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Denelda L. Richardson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Denelda L., who practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Denelda L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Maren Minnaert Lively is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Maren Minnaert, who practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Maren Minnaert is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Bland Williamson is a founding member of Pray Walker and has been affiliated with the firm and its predecessors since 1969. His legal practice has been concentrated in Oil and Gas law and related regulatory areas for over 30 years. During this period, he has been involved in the acquisition and disposition of oil and gas properties and mid-stream facilities on numerous occasions, involving various differing business structures and financing mechanisms.Bland has experience in the drafting and ...

Kevin Doyle has been with Pray Walker since 1987. He provides consultation concerning compliance with state and federal labor and employment laws. He also represents employers before state and federal courts and administrative agencies including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, U.S. Department of Labor (Wage and Hour Division), National Labor Relations Board, and State Labor and Human Rights Commissions.Kevin has considerable experience in providing anti-harassment training and ma...

C. Michael Copeland is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. C. Michael, who practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which C. Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Vogt has practiced law with Jones Gotcher since 1984, and was named a partner in 1989. His law practice includes commercial litigation, employment practices, real estate, contracts, bankruptcy and education law. He represents a variety of clients including Tulsa Community College, Grand River Dam Authority, The Salvation Army, Tulsa Talons, Sinclair Tulsa Refinery, Metro Builders Supply and a number of commercial real estate property owners and developers. In 2006, Mr. Vogt was named to t...

Jared M. Burden is a member at Frederic Dorwart Lawyers PLLC whose practice focuses on commercial litigation, business litigation, oil and gas litigation, appellate advocacy, and regulatory disputes. He represents businesses, financial institutions, energy companies, healthcare providers, manufacturers, and individuals in complex commercial disputes involving significant financial exposure, operational challenges, and regulatory risk. Jared's experience includes securities litigation, banking...

I did not always know that I wanted to become an attorney. After graduating from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in psychology, I was still searching for a meaningful career path. I decided to take time to explore my interests and moved to New York for a year. While there, I observed a law school class with a friend, an experience that sparked my interest in the law. That moment led me to prepare for the LSAT and ultimately enroll at Touro Law School. Law school proved to be a transf...

Heath E. Hardcastle is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Real Estate. Heath E., who practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Heath E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.