Vaden F. Bales
About Vaden F. Bales
Vaden F. Bales is a lawyer based in Tulsa, OK and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2017. Vaden F. Bales is recognized in the following practice area:
- Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Hall Estill
Education: Washburn University, J.D., graduated 1975
Location: Tulsa, OK
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