Ralston Lawyers

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.

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...

Get a seasoned Trial Attorney to represent you in your time of need. I have been representing Oklahomans for more than 30 years who have been arrested for misdemeanor and serious felony Criminal charges or hurt in Car Wrecks, Semi Trucking Collisions or Workers' Compensation (or on the job) Injuries.

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...

Patrick L. Adams, a native Oklahoman, grew up in Rogers County and graduated from Catoosa High School. His initial thoughts were to pursue a career in medicine and he spent his first 2 years out of high school following that dream. His life turned to other interests and in 1996 he married and became the father of 2 incredible boys. Deciding to return to school, he pursued a degree in Political Science, which he received from Oklahoma State University in May of 1999.

During his time at OSU he had the opportunity to intern under Congressman Steve Largent for a...

David C. Fisher is an accomplished lawyer passionate about helping the people in his community. Since establishing the firm in 2002, David has assisted Tulsa families with mediation, collaborative law, family law, and estate planning services. In his litigations, he is a talented advocate with an unwavering determination to help his clients. In his collaborative law pursuits, he remains equally committed to helping clients achieve a sound solution that reflects their best interests.
David takes pride in his work and ability to help others resolve disputes peacefully and respectfully. He keeps a strong focus on the future and works with his...

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.

Steven is AV® Preeminent™ rated by Martindale-Hubble. He is well versed in handling major corporate clients, small business owners and individuals requiring experienced legal services and insightful legal counseling. A member of the Oklahoma Bar Association and Tulsa Bar Association, Steven is active in the local bar association. Mr. Terrill has been admitted to the United States District Court in the Western, Northern and Eastern Districts of Oklahoma. Mr. Terrill has previously worked for Eldridge Cooper Steichen & Leach and Secrest Hill Butler & Secrest. Prior to his association with those firms, Steven had a thriving private practice...

Practice limited to Workers' Compensation

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...

Jerry Shiles became interested in family law and estate and special needs planning in the Judge Advocate Generals Corps and while assisting a special needs relative. Mr. Shiles focuses on estate and elder law plan-ning, Medicaid, probate, estate litigation, business transactions, and family law (adoptions, guardian-ships). He has lectured at seminars and clinics in Europe, Japan and the U.S. and regularly conducts seminars for attorneys, CPAs, financial planners, nursing home administrators, and others. Mr. Shiles is a Fellow of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys and a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Oklahoma City Tax...

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,...

Michael E. Carr is a third-generation lawyer who joined the family business in 2009 He has handled cases across the country and prosecuted numerous cases involving serious injury and death caused by negligent individuals and companies. Michael has litigated a variety of cases ranging from automobile collisions to complex product liability.

Once a divorce warrior, now working with clients to divorce in a better way. Save your money, your sanity and your dignity. Learn peaceful co-parenting and assure that your children come through this without scares. If you are in Tulsa, or the surrounding area, go to DontFightAboutIt.com, or call 584-1894 to discuss the options you have for divorce.

I am a former Assistant District Attorney and Assistant United States Attorney who specializes in defending and obtaining justice for those innocently and unlawfully accused of crimes.

My firm is conveniently located in Enid, Oklahoma with additional offices in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. My philosophy is simple: More preparation leads to better results. I represent clients throughout the State of Oklahoma charged with DUI, narcotics possession, drug trafficking, white collar crimes and other charges filed by the State. I also represent clients in automobile injury accidents, truck and tractor injuries, death claims, nursing home neglect and other personal injury claims. I recognize that clients want results and that comes from hard work and preparation. The responsibility of representing my clients is something I take very seriously. You...

Michael Patrick Hanley Mike was born in Hammond, Louisiana. After service in the United States Army and Army Reserve, he completed his undergraduate studies at Southeastern Louisiana University and upon graduation, Mike pursued a career in the Non-Profit industry. He spent 30 years with the Boy Scouts of America while also practicing as a Licensed Auctioneer selling Real Estate by Auction and conducting Charity Benefit Auctions. In 2014 Mike was appointed to the Board of Trustees for the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired by Texas Governor Rick Perry and reappointed to the position by Governor Greg Abbot...

Rachel E. Gusman is a junior partner with Graves McLain. She is a committed and passionate advocate for her clients’ rights, concentrating her practice in the areas of medical negligence, motor vehicle accidents, personal injuries, vaccine injuries and civil rights litigation. In 2012, Rachel secured an $11 million settlement, through the National Vaccine Compensation Program, on behalf of a child that suffered injuries as a result of a routine vaccination. In just seven years of practice, she has also secured millions of dollars by verdict and settlement on behalf of clients that have suffered injuries as a result of...

Athlea M. Adkisson, born Lawton, Oklahoma, August 8, 1972; admitted to bar, 1997, Oklahoma; admitted to bar, 2004, Arizona; Preparatory education, Oklahoma State University (B.S. Business Management, 1994); legal education, University of Oklahoma School of Law (J.D. 1997). Member: Oklahoma Bar Association; State Bar of Arizona.

Michael was born in Oklahoma City, OK in 1980. After graduating from Putnam City North High School, he attended the University of Oklahoma where he earned a B.A. in Psychology in 2002. He then pursued and obtained his Juris Doctorate from Oklahoma City University School of Law in 2005. Michael is admitted to practice in the State of Oklahoma as well as the United Sates District courts for the Western, Northern and Eastern Districts of Oklahoma.

H. K. Gandhi — Harry
Harry is an immigration attorney and the founder of the Law Office of H. K. Gandhi. He is a Canadian Citizen, an American LPR, and an OCI (Overseas Citizenship of India) holder.

The son of immigrant parents, Harry spent his childhood traveling across the Canadian—American Border, spending time between Toronto and New York.

Harry attended Oklahoma City University School of Law as an international student on an F1 visa.

Navigating through the immigration system, Harry obtained his American residency (LPR).

Prior to opening the Law Office of H. K. Gandhi, Harry worked on complex transactional...

Jay was born and raised in Oklahoma and am a product of the Mustang Public School system, where he developed his leadership skills as Captain of the varsity soccer team from his sophomore to senior years. After graduating from high school he attended Southern Nazarene University from 1995-1998 on a soccer scholarship. Jay continued to develop as a leader as the starting goalkeeper and Captain of the soccer team from his sophomore year to his senior year in college. He was awarded Honorable Mention All-American in 1998. He then left college to play professional soccer in Canada.

Jay later finished his...

Ashley D. Rahill received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 2011. Since admission to the bar in 2011, Ashley has been actively involved in the Oklahoma and Oklahoma County Bar Associations. She was a recipient of the Oklahoma Bar Association President’s Award in 2012, graduated from the OBA’s Leadership Academy in 2014 and was recognized by American Institute of Family Law Attorneys as one of the "10 Best Family Law Attorneys" in Oklahoma in 2017.

While in law school, Ashley served on the Dean’s Leadership Council as a student mentor for incoming first year law...

Attorney J. Michael Entz has been practicing tax and trust law for over 30 years. Over that time, he has worked as a legal intern at the Oklahoma Tax Commission, has worked for the Oklahoma State University Foundation, and has maintained a private law practice. He is admitted to practice law in Oklahoma and in the U. S. District Courts for the Western and Northern Districts of Oklahoma. Michael is a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association and the American Bar Association. He is also a former Adjunct Instructor on Estate Planning, Trusts, and Wills at the University of Oklahoma...

Entz Burton & Associates handles estate planinng, probate and business matters for families and business owners throughout Okalhoma. Seth attended Oklahoma City University College of Law where he graduated Cum Laude with his Juris Doctorate in 2021. Prior to law school, Seth worked as a realtor while pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Oklahoma. Since being admitted to the Oklahoma Bar in 2021, he has focused on probate, real property transactions, oil & gas, estate and business planning, and civil litigation. Seth joined the firm in April 2022.

I practiced law at the Department of Human Services for eight years, and am now in private practice. I focus on foster child adoptions, step parent adoptions and guardianships.

Blake D. Beeler is an associate attorney who joined Cunningham & Mears in November 2013. Mr. Beeler devotes 100% of his practice to litigation, and to protecting the rights of injured clients. During his career, he has handled cases that have settled for over $1,000,000 dollars with confidential agreements as to identity of the litigants.