Catoosa Lawyers

I understand what it is like to struggle. I grew up poor and I have worked for everything that I have. My father was a steel worker and my grandfather was a sharecropper. Growing up I did not know anyone that had been to college, much less law school. Growing up I didn't think that a poor kid such as myself could even be a lawyer. A Sunday school teacher was the first person that suggested to me that I could be lawyer, that Sunday school teacher's confidence in me changed the course of my life.

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David Tracy is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He is listed in the 2017 edition of Best Lawyers In America for Family Law in Oklahoma. Please call 918-582-8001 to set up a Family Assessment Meeting. We will discuss your family situation, explore your options, and develop a realistic approach to resolving your family legal problems.

I graduated from Oklahoma State in 1988 and from the University of Oklahoma School of Law in 1991. I have been practicing in Tulsa since 1991. When I accept a new client, I want to make sure that I understand the client's needs and expected outcome of the case. I believe that most problems between attorneys and clients occur because of a lack of communication. I pride myself on returning telephone calls and emails promptly. Over the last 29 years, my practice has consisted of family law, consumer bankruptcy, personal injury and general...

William “Chad” McLain is a leader in the field of personal injury law. Chad handles injury and death claims arising from serious automobile, trucking collisions and life-altering accidents. He has recovered millions of dollars in settlements, awards and verdicts for his clients. As a former insurance claims specialist, he has a keen understanding of the ins and outs of the claims and litigation side of the insurance industry. Chad is passionate about pursuing justice for his clients injured through the negligence of others. He focuses his practice in personal injury, wrongful death, medical negligence, business contract litigation, and insurance bad...

Kelly A. Smakal earned her law degree from the University of Arkansas School of Law in Fayetteville in December, 1996. During law school Ms. Smakal was on the Dean’s List, was a member of the Phi Delta Phi legal honor fraternity, the Student Bar Association and various other law school committees. Since that time, Ms. Smakal has focused her practice exclusively on domestic and family litigation matters, including guardianship and adoption. She is a frequent speaker on divorce and family law topics at continuing legal education seminars and has been an adjunct clinical professor of law at the University...

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Guy has been representing injured clients all over Oklahoma for over 25 years. He has taken his years of experience and courtroom skills developed while working in both large and small law firms and opened the GT Law Firm, with offices in Tulsa and Oklahoma City.

Guy's main practice area is wrongful death of the elderly, with emphasis in nursing home and assisted living abuse and neglect. Guy believes how a person dies matters.

“Every person or their family member who has been injured or killed by someone’s misconduct deserves answers as to how and why it happened, and...

Nick Larby graduated with Special Distinction from the University of Oklahoma in 2004 with a Bachelor in Business Administration in International Business and Finance. He attended law school at the University of Oklahoma College of Law and received his Juris Doctor degree in 2007.

Mr. Larby began his legal career as a trial attorney with the Abel Law Firm, where he successfully represented victims and survivors of catastrophic injuries throughout the nation. Mr. Larby has attained millions of dollars for his clients over the course of his legal career in a variety of claims.

In recognition...

Melissa Cornell grew up in a household with a strong working mother as a role model. Seeing how hard her mother worked to make ends meet for her family, Ms. Cornell learned that hard work is the best and most rewarding way to achieve any goal, and to overcome any obstacle. She decided from a young age that she wanted to work hard for others, and decided to become an attorney. Since Ms. Cornell began practicing law over ten years ago, she decided to focus on family law and issues involving families. No matter your...

Eric Lair started his legal career at a large, distinguished and well respected Oklahoma Law Firm after graduating from the University of Tulsa College of Law in December, 1994. He fine tuned litigation skills at a small firm where he worked from 1996 to 2006, gaining invaluable experience and logging many hours in depositions and in the courtroom. It was during this time that he saw firsthand how disruptive litigation can be to individuals and businesses alike. Now, his practice focuses primarily on providing outside General Counsel Services to business clients and individuals. He currently serves as outside General Counsel...

Mr. Messenger is admitted to practice law in all Oklahoma and Arkansas state courts. He is also admitted in federal district courts for the Northern, Western & Eastern Districts of Oklahoma, as well as the bankruptcy court of the Eastern District of Oklahoma. He is a member in good standing of the Oklahoma and Arkansas Bar Associations and is a member of the Tulsa County Bar Association.

Mr. Messenger practices in all types of civil litigation, including representing individuals in personal injury and death claims arising from automobile accidents, falls, nursing home neglect/abuse and other types of accidents. He has also...

Tamera Childers is a family law attorney whose practice is concentrated on divorce, custody, paternity and guardianship cases. Raised in small town, Lindsay, Oklahoma, she knew at a young age she wanted to be a lawyer; however, her educational and career path is not that of a traditional student. After graduating near the top of her Lindsay High School class in 1982, Tamera attended Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, where she was an active member of the Delta Zeta sorority. After completing two semesters at Northeastern, she moved to Ponca City, got married and raised two daughters. When her children...

Sometimes life takes an unexpected turn. Whether you're fighting for custody of your children, going through a divorce, or facing criminal charges, it is normal to be afraid, anxious, and depressed. You need an aggressive advocate who will fight for your best interests. Let me be your advocate. I am passionate about my job, and I care about my clients. Together we will get you through this unexpected turn and get your life back on track.

Focus on Probate, Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Elder Law, Business & Corporate Law and Oil & Gas law.

AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell (Highest Rating for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability according to reviewing Lawyers and Judges)

Rob Henson provides aggressive and professional representation for individuals and companies facing criminal, civil, or business litigation. He also provides compassionate and professional representation for individuals and families who are struggling to pay their debts and can assist and represent them throughout the entire Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy process. Mr. Henson attended law school at the University of Tulsa College of Law. During law school, Mr. Henson worked as a judicial intern for the Honorable Dana L. Kuehn, in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. Before entering law school, Mr. Henson worked at and managed a successful company in Missouri. Since...

Paul Crocker graduated from Oklahoma State University in 2005 with a B.S. in Economics and International Business within three years of enrollment. Immediately following graduation, he enrolled at the University of Oklahoma’s Law School where he earned his Juris Doctor degree in Spring of 2008. He was admitted to practice law that fall. During his time at OU, he focused on tax law and estate planning and was awarded for his volunteerism in the community for work in taxes.

Upon passing the bar in the Fall of 2008, Paul founded a law firm in the Oklahoma City area. The firm had...

Craig R. Armstrong was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey in 1955. He graduated from Jenks High School in 1973 and attended Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he received Bachelors and Masters degrees in Business Administration. In 1982, he received his law degree from the O.W. Coburn School of Law. Mr. Armstrong is licensed to practice law in the states of Oklahoma and Texas. The primary focus of his practice is in the areas of Workers’ Compensation, Social Security and Personal Injury Law. He is a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association, Texas Bar Association, and the...

J. Todd Willhoite is a Claremore attorney who has been practicing in Claremore since 1991. He handles probate law, wills and trusts, estate planning, Social Security Disability, personal injury law, and workers' compensation law.

i was born in the small town of Macks Creek, Missouri. i graduated from Drury College in Springfield, Missouri with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. i attended Oklahoma City University where I received my Juris Doctor degree in law in December 1992.

After working for a firm in Oklahoma City for two (2) years, I opened my own practice, Sanders & Associates, P.C. law office in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on January 2, 1995. I lost my brother as a result of an accident at a cattle plant in Liberal Kansas when I was eighteen (18) years old....

Jonathan is the owner and founder of Liberty Legal Solutions, LLC. He focuses his practice in the areas of business litigation, business formations, transactions, and outside general counsel services for small businesses and their owners. Jonathan strongly believes that small businesses are the backbone of the economy in Oklahoma, and he desires to help small business owners start their businesses on the right foot and then grow their businesses to reach their potential. Prior to founding Liberty Legal Solutions, LLC, Jonathan worked with a general practice firm in Edmond, Oklahoma, where he obtained experience in a variety...

While interning at the district attorney’s office, Chuck assisted with the prosecution of DUIs, misdemeanors, and violent crimes. After becoming a licensed attorney, Chuck accepted an appointment as an Assistant District Attorney, a position held until joining RRB in 1991. While serving as the District Attorney, Richardson compiled a 100% conviction rate and led his office to a record-setting conviction rate that exceeded 95%.

In June of 1997, Governor Frank Keating appointed Chuck to serve as the District Attorney for Tulsa County. During his service as the District Attorney, Chuck led the office in implementing policies for approval of criminal charges,...

Steven V. Buckman has extensive experience in complex litigation, first party insurance coverage issues, business disputes, construction litigation and extracontractual litigation involving bad faith. He has been helping Oklahoma businesses and companies for over 30 years. Admitted to the United States Supreme Court, 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, and all Oklahoma courts.

Donald Slaughter is a graduate of the University of Tulsa College of Law. He is licensed to practice law in all Oklahoma state courts, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. If you need to establish a legal entity for a business, need to have a contract drafted, or are having a dispute that requires the skills and expertise of an attorney, contact Donald Slaughter immediately. Criminal defense representation and complex civil litigation, if you have a case, Donald Slaughter will advocate zealously to protect...

Since 2006 I have helped hundreds of people navigate the rough waters that can be the family law legal system.

My practice involves all aspects of family law matters, including divorce, paternity, child custody, child visitation, decree modifications, support alimony, child support, emergency and final protective orders, business valuations, separate property claims, guardianship, and adoptions.

Mr. Toon is licensed to practice in Oklahoma, Texas, the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, and six Federal Districts. With a devout dedication to ethics and professionalism, he has represented hundreds of clients in a very broad range of legal matters. Mr. Toon has extensive experience as an educator and was an adjunct professor at Northeastern State University where he instructed in the Criminal Justice and International Business Departments. While at NSU, he taught courses in Business Law, Evidence and Court Procedure, Civil Procedure, Criminal Law and Procedure, International Business Law and Transactions, Legal Analysis, and Paralegal Computer Applications. He was an...

Prior to establishing Bradley Law Firm, PLLC, Dustin was an attorney with Tulsa law firm, Rodolf & Todd, where he concentrated his practice in civil litigation, primarily defending hospitals, physicians, and other healthcare providers in matters before courts throughout Oklahoma and Kansas. Aside from healthcare defense, Dustin also defended businesses in matters involving premises and dram shop liability.

Before moving to Tulsa and joining Rodolf & Todd, Dustin was a staff attorney within the Kansas Department of Transportation. In that position, he was the lead attorney on matters related to real estate and property acquisition. He represented the agency in complex...

I earned my Bachelor of Science Degree with a double major from Florida State University in Tallahassee in 1995 and Graduated law school at Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville in 2000. I practice in North East Oklahoma, Tulsa, Creek, Wagoner, Rogers, Muskogee, Okmulgee counties.

Dan Graves has spent over 20 years recovering millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for people injured by the negligence of others. His successes in complex litigation include medical negligence, wrongful death, civil rights violation cases, and insurance bad faith. Dan has extensive experience fighting and winning against powerful corporations, insurance companies, and state agencies, in high-profile litigation. Dan has been quoted in the New York Times in connection with his firm’s wrongful death claim against a national healthcare provider for the insulin overdose and death of a patient. Dan has appeared in Lawyers USA...

I am a trial and appellate attorney. I worked at Oklahoma Department of Human Services, Child Support Services, for over 15 years. I moved into private practice in 2017. My legal practice is focused on family law, including divorce, paternity, adoptions, and related matters such as prenuptial agreements, gestational agreements, and more.

I have advanced training from organizations such as the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers’ Institute for Family Law Associates, and I have received specialized training for service as a guardian ad litem and as a parenting coordinator in child custody cases.

I am a citizen of the Cherokee Nation,...

Practice limited to Workers' Compensation

Cristi Grider graduated with highest honors from the University of Tulsa College of Law in 1999, and is founder of the law firm Cristi A. Grider, PLLC. Cristi has been serving clients throughout Oklahoma for more than 20 years in the areas of estate planning & trusts, real estate law, contracts and commercial transactions, and business entity formation. More detailed information about Cristi's background and experience can be found at our website, https://griderlawok.com/about-cristi-grider/ as well as the "Legal Services" links in the website. Our office is conveniently located in south Tulsa.

Greg LaFevers represents individuals and families in legal matters involving personal injury, wrongful death, tort and insurance disputes. He has a low volume practice, does most of the work on his cases personally and knows his clients and their legal issues on an individual basis. He has over 30 years experience in this single area of the law which allows him to know Oklahoma tort and insurance law, and the insurance professionals and attorneys in this area of practice, on an unusually deep level. This depth of experience and knowledge is augmented by being one of Oklahoma's three most experienced...