The Village Lawyers

Denis Rischard is founder and senior partner at Rischard Elder Law. A lifetime native of Oklahoma City, Denis is a life-long Catholic who was raised in far southwest Oklahoma City on a produce farm. A 1979 graduate of Mt. St. Mary Catholic High School, Denis received his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame in 1983 and his Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 1986. As a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, ElderCounsel, and WealthCounsel, Denis has developed a network of resources that enables him to provide innovative legal...

I am a jury trial attorney admitted to practice law in Oklahoma in October 1988. I am admitted in the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, the Tenth Circuit United States Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of the United States. I have tried more than 200 criminal jury trials (including approximately 50 murder cases) and 6 civil jury trials. I teach continuing legal education courses for the Oklahoma Bar Association, the Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the Oklahoma County Criminal Defense Lawyers...

Steven Langer received his law license in 1992. For 11 of his 20 years as a lawyer, he has practiced immigration law. His approach is evidence based. Steven Langer may possess more trial experience than any other immigration attorney in Oklahoma. This evidence based approach has resulted in a perfect record in certain process categories including adjustments of status and naturalizations. Mr. Langer has appeared at many trials in state and federal court and argued before the United States Court of Appeals. Mr. Langer opened his own firm in 2007. Mr. Langer is a past president of the McClain County Bar Association. He...

Ron Jones is living his dream to help clients continue living theirs. Ron has wanted to be a criminal defense trial lawyer since he was 5 years old. He was sitting around the television in his hometown of Hugo, OK where Ron’s single mother, two older brothers, and cousins were in awe of Johnnie Cochran during the OJ trial. That day Ron decided to become a trial lawyer. Around that same time, Ron’s teacher recognized that he was a special student and created a special packet for him. It built his academic confidence and he’s never looked back. Despite his humble...

David C. Hamel is a Trial Attorney in Oklahoma City, OK. His primary area of practice is criminal defense, but represents clients in many areas of litigation. Mr. Hamel is a graduate of the Trial Lawyers College. Mr. Hamel firmly believes in a comprehensive approach to representing his clients both in and out of the court room.

Are you searching for an estate planning lawyer in Oklahoma City, yet wondering where you can even begin to search for the right attorney? You can breathe more easily now, because you have come to the right place! Elizabeth A. Richards, Attorney at Law is the law firm for you. Attorney Richards has experience with all kinds of estate planning and real estate issues, and she is equipped and qualified to take on your case and represent you today. She has been serving clients for 30 years and is ready to take on your case and support you today. She...

Michelle earned her law degree, with distinction, from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 1992. She spent her first 7 years practicing law in Amarillo, Texas, with the law firms of Mullin Hoard & Brown and Gibson Ochsner & Adkins. In 1994 her practice shifted from federal litigation to estate planning and probate because of her desire to help people in a positive way.

In 1999, Michelle and her family returned to the Oklahoma City area. After some time off to spend with her young children, she returned to her law career in 2005 in the practice areas she...

Hayley Potts was born in Yeovil, a small town in southwest England. Before moving to the United States, Hayley graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University Law School with honors in 2010, and became a licensed barrister in the U.K. While in England, Hayley worked with both barristers who worked in the criminal sector and with solicitors in drafting commercial leases, wills and land registration. In September, 2010, Hayley moved to Oklahoma City as part of a pro bono exchange program called Amicus, where English law graduates assist in American capital defense teams. Hayley was placed in the Oklahoma County Public...

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.

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.

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I hail from Marietta, a quaint rural town nestled on the Oklahoma side of the Red River. My academic journey led me to Southeastern Oklahoma State University, where I completed my undergraduate studies in 2005. Following this, I pursued a law degree at the University of Oklahoma College of Law, graduating in 2008. My approach to legal representation is encapsulated in my philosophy: "regardless of the situation my clients face, they can depend on me, as their advocate, to serve them well." This guiding principle shapes my commitment to diligently serve those I represent.

Your Fight, My Mission. Joshua Mills is a dedicated courtroom attorney who brings experience, strategy, and relentless advocacy to every case he handles. With a career that began in his family’s law firm, he quickly found his calling in litigation—and hasn’t looked back since. Joshua actively litigates on both sides of the “v,” representing both plaintiffs and defendants. This balanced experience gives him a sharp understanding of how each side approaches a case, allowing him to anticipate moves, challenge assumptions, and stay one step ahead in the courtroom. His work spans personal injury, insurance disputes, and complex civil litigation. Whether advocating for an...

As a shareholder and director in the Oklahoma City office of Crowe & Dunlevy, Tanya exclusively represents management in employment related matters. In addition to her litigation practice, Tanya also conducts seminars and counsels clients on proper employment practices.

Lacey Egbert grew up as an Army brat and traveled the world with her family. She's lived in Hawaii, Alabama, California, Kansas, and Germany. However, her “hometown” is definitely in Nebraska. She loves to go back to her grandparents’ small town in Oxford, Nebraska, and work on the farm. She also can’t get enough of college football. Go Big RED! But she roots for the Oklahoma teams throughout the year as well! Lacey graduated from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln in 2003, and Oklahoma City University School of Law in 2006. Her primary areas...

Mack K. Martin's entire career has specialized in criminal defense. He's represented clients and tried cases throughout the State of Oklahoma. Mr. Martin has likewise represented clients throughout the United States, including: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Guam, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Texas and Washington, D. C. in State and Federal Courts. His recognitions and awards include: (1) Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association Lord Erskine Lifetime Achievement Award in Criminal Defense, 2000; (2) Outstanding Law Review Alumni Award, Oklahoma City University School...

Richard specializes in protecting intellectual property and US government contracts. He has filed and successfully prosecuted patents in the US, Europe, China, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Japan, and South Korea. These patents cover a broad range of technologies from simple to complex devices. For example, these devices include complex aerospace components, electromechanical devices, wireless devices, optical systems, software, and chemical detection systems. His years as an R&D engineering involved working with advanced technologies in the fields of optics, fluids, lasers, aircraft and aviation components, software, networks, rockets, testing, and basic science. Additionally, Richard has over three...

I take a personal interest in each of my clients by spending quality time getting to know them and listen to their needs. I pride myself on being readily accessible by promptly returning phone calls and correspondence.

EDUCATION: Oklahoma State University; Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science *ACLU Secretary (Oklahoma State - Stillwater Chapter) Oklahoma City University School of Law; Juris Doctor * Merit Scholar * Academic Fellow & Student Tutor * Dean's Summer Pro-Bono & Public Interest Law Fellowship Recipient * Member of the Oklahoma Innocence Clinic Experience: - Law Clerk for the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals - Oklahoma Innocence Project - OCU Law Judicial Externship Program Admissions: - State Bar of Oklahoma Mylin is an Oklahoma attorney that strives...

I am an adoption and guardianship attorney with over 15 years experience and have successfully completed hundreds of adoptions. We do all types of adoption in all 77 counties in Oklahoma.

Ryan Y. Cunningham is a founding partner of Cunningham & Mears. Mr. Cunningham devotes his practice to protecting the rights of injured Oklahoma residents. In addition to assisting injured clients, Mr. Cunningham endeavors to improve personal injury representation by speaking on issues related to personal injury law to attorneys in continuing legal education courses and to law students.