Construction Law Litigation - Construction
William H. "Bill" Spitler
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
William H. Spitler is a trial lawyer who has tried and litigated cases in several areas of law, including construction, labor and employment, oil and gas, class action defense, sales and leasing disputes, antitrust defense, commercial contract disputes, fraud and breach of fiduciary duty. Mr. Spitler’s diverse and active litigation practice has provided him the opportunity to present cases before numerous state and federal court judges and appeal panels across the county. Mr. Spitler’s practice regularly involves representing construction clients in arbitration. Mr. Spitler has also published several articles regarding Oklahoma employment law issues from the management perspective.
Mr. Spitler’s practice has a particular emphasis on construction law, particularly complex construction law disputes involving multiple layers of contractors with multiple types of claims. His practice includes litigating delay and impact claims, defective construction claims, preparing pre-lien notices and lien statements and representing contractors through the lien foreclosure process. Mr. Spitler also advises clients in contract drafting and negotiation and is a regular speaker on construction law issues.
Mr. Spitler was raised in north central Illinois and graduated from Eastern Illinois University in 1997 with a degree in history. He graduated with honors from the University of Arkansas School of Law in 2000. While in law school, Mr. Spitler was a member of the Arkansas Law Review, the Board of Advocates and a member of the moot court traveling team. Mr. Spitler holds both an Oklahoma and an Arkansas license to practice law.
Overview
- University of Arkansas, J.D., graduated 2000
- Eastern Illinois University, Bacheor of Arts, graduated 1997
- Oklahoma, 2000
- Arkansas, 2009
- Gatesway Foundation, Inc. - Past-President of the board of directors
- U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Western District of Arkansas
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Oklahoma
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Oklahoma
- U.S. District Court Western District of Oklahoma
- Oklahoma, 2000
- Arkansas, 2009
- Gatesway Foundation, Inc. - Past-President of the board of directors
- University of Arkansas, J.D., graduated 2000
- Eastern Illinois University, Bacheor of Arts, graduated 1997
- U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Western District of Arkansas
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Oklahoma
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Oklahoma
- U.S. District Court Western District of Oklahoma
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Construction Law, Tulsa (2022)
- Litigation - Construction, Tulsa (2020)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Construction Law
- Litigation - Construction
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Awards:
- Oklahoma Super Lawyers Rising Star
News & Media
Additional Information
Case History
Cases
- Cohlmia, et al. v. St. John Medical Center, et al.
Obtaining summary judgment in favor of hospital against claims asserted by a physician for violations of federal and state antitrust law, tortious interference with contract and business expectancy, and establishing immunity pursuant to the Health Care Quality Improvement Act.
- Successful Verdict
Obtaining a verdict in favor of a music production company on a fraudulent transfer claim, unwinding a property transfer made by a songwriter to his wife through a divorce decree.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jayadkisson/2011/10/13/the-sad-last-ballad-of-jerry-lynn-williams-divorce-decree-fails-to-defeat-fraudulent-transfer-action/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jayadkisson/2011/10/13/the-sad-last-ballad-of-jerry-lynn-williams-divorce-decree-fails-to-defeat-fraudulent-transfer-action/
- Actions pending
Representing a large independent oil and gas company in actions pending in state and federal district and federal bankruptcy courts in Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico and Delaware involving claims seeking to foreclose oil and gas liens on production.
- Cole, et al. v. Asarco, Inc., et al.
Assisting in obtaining denial of class certification in Superfund toxic tort action.
- Kissee v. St. John Medical Center, et al.
Obtaining a jury verdict in favor of a hospital on a claim brought by an employee that the hospital had retaliated against the employee for taking time off work pursuant to the Family and Medical Leave Act.
- Hausler v. Felton
Obtaining a jury verdict for the full amount sought in an indemnity action in an action involving the sale of certain franchises.
- Litigation
Litigating numerous actions on behalf of national leasing companies relating to issues arising from finance and commercial leases.
- Successful Verdict
Obtaining a verdict in favor of a hazardous waste disposal company in breach of contract action against pharmaceutical company.
- Taylor v. Public Service Co. of Oklahoma, et al.
Obtaining dismissal of state wide class action alleging trespass and damage to property involving tree trimming in easements.
- Hale-Halsell Company v. Citizens Union State Bank & Trust, et al.
Obtaining favorable result for bankruptcy Debtor in action against directors and offices for breach of fiduciary duties.
- Green Country Lawn Service, Inc. v. St. John Medical Center, Inc.
Obtaining defense verdict in action brought for breach of services contract.
- Favorable Result
Obtaining favorable result in food adulteration case.
- Favorable Result
Obtaining favorable result for drilling company in surface damages case.
- CITGO Petroleum Corp.
Representing a major oil company in numerous actions against franchisees across the country in actions involving debranding, breach of franchise agreements, environmental issues, and accounting for product taken by franchisee.
- CITGO Petroleum Corp. v. Atofina Chemicals, Inc., United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma, Case No. 02-cv-00131
- CITGO Petroleum Corp. v. Worlds Best Truck Stops No. 2 Inc., United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma, Case No. 03-cv-00137
- CITGO Petroleum Corp. v. Triumph Fuels Corporation, United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma, Case No. 03-cv-00374
- CITGO Petroleum Corp. v. Arko Petroleum, United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma, Case No. 03-cv-00382
- CITGO Petroleum Corp. v. Thomas M. Coburn, United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma, Case No. 03-cv-00451
- CITGO Petroleum Corp. v. TSC Express, Inc., United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma, Case No. 03-cv-00471
- CITGO Petroleum Corp. v. Asher Oil & Gas Co., United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma, Case No. 03-cv-00472
- CITGO Petroleum Corp. v. Future Petroleum Marketing, Inc., United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma, Case No. 03-cv-00770
- CITGO Petroleum Corp. v. Discount Oils, Lubricants & Fuels, Inc., United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma, Case No. 03-cv-00798
- CITGO Petroleum Corp. v. Forest C. Roberts, United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma, Case No. 03-cv-00806
- CITGO Petroleum Corp. v. Bray Terminals, United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma, Case No. 04-cv-00482
- CITGO Petroleum Corp. v. Mitchell Oil Company, United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma, Case No. 05-cv-00586
- CITGO Petroleum Corp. v. Krystal Gas Marketing Company, Inc., United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma, Case No. 05-cv-00716
- CITGO Petroleum Corp. v. Cunningham Brothers Oil Company, Inc., United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma, Case No. 06-cv-00636
- CITGO Petroleum Corp. v. Hallman Oil Company, United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma, Case No. 07-cv-00069
- CITGO Petroleum Corp. v. Wilburn Oil Company, United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma, Case No. 08-cv-00053
- Marrs Electric, Inc. v. Industrial Electric Testing Co., et al.
Obtaining judgment in favor of subcontractor for extensive damages caused to custom electrical switchgear and related equipment by vendor caused by inadvertent discharge of fire suppression system during construction.
- Significant Arbitration Award
Obtaining a significant arbitration award in favor of a mechanical subcontractor asserting delay and impact claims against a general contractor relating to the construction of a multi-million dollar data center.
- Favorable Settlement
Obtaining a favorable settlement for a general contractor against a developer of a shopping mall asserting defective work by the general contractor and his subcontractors as a basis to withhold payment.
- Favorable Result
Obtaining favorable result in action brought against client for negligent operation of crane.
- Favorable Settlement
Obtaining favorable settlement in claim for defective construction on a public school project.
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