Terry W. West
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2001 About Terry W. West
Terry W. West is a lawyer based in Shawnee, OK and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2001. Terry W. West is recognized in the following practice area:
- Shawnee, Oklahoma
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: The West Law Firm
Education: University of Tulsa, J.D., graduated 1966 and University of Tulsa, LL.B, graduated 1966
Location: Shawnee, OK
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Born Ponca City, Oklahoma, July 5, 1941; admitted to bar, 1966, Oklahoma. Preparatory education, Oklahoma State University (B.S., 1963); legal education, University of Oklahoma (J.D., 1966). Fraternity, Phi Alpha Delta. Assistant Attorney General, State of Oklahoma, 1968. (J.A.G.C., U.S. Army, 1966-68).
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