Teresa Meinders Burkett

Amy brings more than 25 years of experience in trial and appellate practice, with a career shaped by leadership roles and in-depth involvement in Family Law matters. Her background includes serving with Oklahoma Child Support Services, where she helped lead the state’s implementation of the Uniform Parentage Act, as well as her service as a District Judge for the Cherokee Nation. This range of experience provides her with a well-rounded understanding of family law issues affecting indiv...

Since 2006, I have served as an advisor and legal counsel to individuals and families across a wide geographic region, including communities from Dallas to St. Louis. My practice focuses on Family Law matters, including divorce and child custody disputes that directly affect family relationships, financial stability, and long-term planning. I also represent clients in complex guardianship cases, particularly those involving multi-state or international considerations. Practicing law has been ...

John H. Tucker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. John H. practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized John H. Tucker since 1995. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the prof...

Mr. Metcalf is an accomplished construction lawyer with more than 25 years of experience successfully representing clients in all aspects of construction law and litigation. Whether dealing with the day-to-day legal issues that arise in a client’s business, or serving as an effective client advocate in the periodic disputes that clients face, Mr. Metcalf serves as both a trusted advisor and an effective litigator for his clients. Mr. Metcalf’s legal practice follows a successful t...

Denelda L. Richardson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Denelda L. practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized Denelda L. Richardson since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Denelda L. Richardson is held by other lawyers.

K. Ellis Ritchie is the founder of the Ritchie, Rock & Atwood Law Firm . With over 30 years of experience, Mr. Ritchie obtained his Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of Tulsa College of Law in 1992. Mr. Ritchie's primary field of practice is the representation of businesses and individuals in eminent domain cases. Mr. Ritchie has represented over 200 clients on eminent domain matters and has tried in excess of 75 jury trials and has numerous published appellate decisions. His exp...

William Jones is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. William practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized William Jones since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which William Jones is held by other lawyers.

Mbilike Mwafulirwa is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Civil Rights Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Mbilike practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized Mbilike Mwafulirwa since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Mbilike Mwafulirwa is held by other lawyers.

Colin Tucker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Environmental Law. Colin practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized Colin Tucker since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Colin Tucker is held by other lawyers.

James Higgins is a member at Frederic Dorwart Lawyers PLLC whose practice focuses on banking and finance law, commercial litigation, public finance, fiduciary litigation, securities litigation, regulatory matters, and appellate advocacy. He represents banks, financial institutions, corporate trustees, businesses, and institutional clients in complex disputes involving trust and fiduciary matters, internal investigations, regulatory enforcement, securities claims, municipal finance, and bankin...