Velma Lawyers

J. Kirk McGill is a Shareholder stationed in the firm's Denver Office but practices throughout the country in essentially all of the firm's practice areas. Kirk leverages his knowledge, skills, training and experience to effectively and efficiently assist his clients with transactional, litigation, and administrative/regulatory matters. Kirk holds the highest Martindale-Hubble peer review rating of AV Preeminent, and the highest client review rating of Platinum (Client Champion). As an appellate lawyer, Kirk's practice broadly encompasses all of the firm’s practice areas, and routinely involves Federal and state appeals, commercial litigation, constitutional law, tax (including planning and controversies/litigation), estates and trusts...

When dealing with a challenging divorce or family law issue, it's crucial to have committed legal support to guide you through the process. I am Monica Miller Collison, a compassionate Senior Associate Attorney at Stange Law Firm, based in the Oklahoma City, OK office. I am ready to represent clients across Oklahoma County and the surrounding regions. I earned my Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma School of Law in May of 1999. During my time at law school, I was honored to be inducted into the Phi Delta Phi Legal Honorary Fraternity and was chosen as the law student...

Andrew Woods is a passionate and client-focused attorney with a diverse background in criminal, labor and employment, and consumer protection law. After earning his Juris Doctor from Oklahoma City University School of Law, he began his legal career at the Oklahoma County District Attorney’s Office. Currently based in Dallas, Texas, Andrew investigates civil rights complaints—including Title VI, Title VII, and Title IX matters—in the higher education sector, ensuring institutions comply with federal laws and uphold equity and accountability. Driven by a desire to make legal support more accessible, Andrew has recently expanded his practice into consumer litigation, focusing on helping...

I was born in Norman and raised in Oklahoma City. I earned both my undergraduate degree and Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma, where I was named to the Dean’s Honor Roll. Before law school, I worked in the oil and gas industry, gaining experience in contract negotiation and land management. To help fund my education, I founded my own mineral company while in law school. I also interned with top trial attorneys and the Oklahoma Public Defender’s Office, developing a passion for litigation and client advocacy. In 2024, I co-founded DeGiusti & Welch PLLC with my uncle, Josh Welch. Our...

Matthew B. Wade – Joined the Abel Law Firm in 2014 after spending 7 years as In-House Counsel for State Farm Insurance and 2 years working for small litigation firms in Oklahoma City. In 2022, Matthew was named the Managing Attorney for the Abel Law Firm. Matthew is a 2005 graduate of the University of Oklahoma College of Law and a 1999 graduate of Oklahoma Christian University (BBA in Accounting). He serves as the Chair of the Insurance Law Section and as a member of the Bench and Bar Committee and Law School Committee for the Oklahoma Bar Association....

Allison Garrett is Of Counsel with the national law firm of Spencer Fane. She is admitted to practice in both Oklahoma and Arkansas, and made the top score on the Arkansas bar exam. Garrett has been the Vice President and General Counsel for Walmart's corporate-level legal services, a university president and the chancellor over the Oklahoma higher education system. She has also served on the NCAA's Board of Governors, and was Vice Chair of the NCAA and a member of its Audit Committee. Garrett has an undergraduate degree from Oklahoma Christian University, a law degree from the University...

Growing up around my father's law office, he never told me that I had to be a lawyer. Instead, he introduced me to a potpourri of bank presidents, big business executives, bookies, brain surgeons, car dealers, chiropractors, circus owners, doctors, dentists, farmers, Harlem Globetrotters, horse breeders, house wives, judges, machine shop owners, ministers, movie producers, oil and gas executives, orthodontists, petroleum engineers, plumbers, ranchers, restaurant owners, rocket scientists, salesmen, small business owners, video game developers, welders, winemakers, and zookeepers - just to name a few. But I soon understood the most important thing of all - they were people that...

Moura practices exclusively in the area of divorce litigation and trials, Family Law mediation and collaborative divorce. Her cases include high-asset property division, small businesses and professional practices, executive compensation, support alimony issues, child custody disputes, joint custody plans and child support issues, father's rights and enforcement of visitation, contempt citations, modifications of child custody and support, and modification of support alimony.

In 2014, Brian Boeheim joined forces with Ciera Freeman to start a new type of law firm. They envisioned a firm that treats clients like family, provides the type of legal defense they would want, and provides it at a reasonable price. Since that time, Boeheim Freeman Law has become the fastest growing law firm in Tulsa. The attorneys at Boeheim Freeman Law have handled more trials in the past 5 years than any other firm, including not guilty verdicts in 1st Degree Murder, Rape, and Child Abuse. Even more impressive they have a dismissal rate...

Timothy Luke Barteaux is currently a Cherokee Nation District Court Judge. He was born in Norman, Oklahoma and grew up in northeastern Oklahoma where he attended Metro Christian Academy. After completion of high school, he went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts in Public Affairs and Administration from the University of Oklahoma before obtaining his Juris Doctor from the University of Tulsa College of Law. While attending the University of Oklahoma, he became a member of Alpha Tau Omega and while attending the University of Tulsa, he became a member of Phi Delta Phi International Legal Fraternity and...

I am a trial lawyer based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, representing clients throughout Oklahoma and eastern Arkansas. A Jenks Public Schools "lifer," I pursued my higher education at the University of Tulsa. My legal practice is dedicated to civil justice personal injury cases and family law disputes, particularly divorce and child custody cases involving high-income support claims and complex financial issues. Following law school, I enhanced my skills in financial data analysis through training provided by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. I honed my negotiation abilities at the AAML's collaborative program with Harvard University. I am skilled at negotiating and drafting...

I am a practicing registered nurse and attorney licensed in Oklahoma. My law firm strives to offer the quality legal representation you need in order to help you achieve the best possible outcome for your case. We work hard to develop a strong and personal relationship with you on a one-on-one basis. We want to give you the attention you deserve in order to fully understand your unique legal situation. We strive to provide the skill and experience necessary to help protect your rights and promote your vital interests to get the results you need. Our...

Howard Berkson is the managing member of Boston Avenue Law, PLLC, which focuses on providing efficient, effective legal services to businesses in the areas of employment law, corporate law, contract law, and commercial law. Berkson also collects debts (recovery of delinquent accounts receivable) and enforces existing judgments. In addition to its legal expertise, the Firm contains executive level experience in human resources management, operations, and sales. As a result, the Firm understands the managerial, operational, and bottom line goals that must be balanced in finding solutions to clients' concerns.

A Personal Experience That Defined My Career While attending law school, I responded to an advertisement for a new car. The subsequent experience was eye-opening. The dealership employed numerous deceptive tactics to divert my attention from the advertised model, a classic bait-and-switch scenario I had only read about before experiencing it firsthand. I drove off with the car, but also with a newfound resolve: I was determined to advocate for individuals against car dealers, banks, mortgage servicers, and other businesses that misuse their power. This incident ignited my lifelong commitment to pursuing legal action against businesses engaged in dishonest practices. Practice Focus I...

At Kania Law Office, our team of Tulsa attorneys is equipped to provide complete and comprehensive legal solutions across a range of areas, including Oklahoma bankruptcy law, personal injury, workers compensation, criminal law, family law, divorce law, immigration, and general civil litigation. While we are known for our highly aggressive legal representation, our primary aim is to find practical solutions to legal issues, whenever possible, without resorting to costly litigation. Despite having the resources and expertise of a large Oklahoma law firm, we remain committed to providing personal attention to each client's unique problems, akin to what one would expect from...

M. Shane Henry is an AV Preeminent Rated Trial Lawyer by Martindale Hubbell. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Juris Doctorate from the University of Tulsa College of Law in 2006. Mr. Henry’s practice is focused on Trial Advocacy. He is certified to practice law by the Supreme Court of Oklahoma and is a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association, Tulsa County Bar Association, Creek County Bar Association and the American Bar Association. Mr. Henry is a section member of the Family Law Division of the Oklahoma Bar Association and serves as a committee member for Continuing Legal...

Brett Chapman is a highly experienced Oklahoma attorney who combines his comprehensive knowledge of Oklahoma law with a passion for justice that finds its roots in his unique family history. Brett’s maternal great great great grandfather Chief White Eagle was the hereditary chief of the Ponca during the illegal Ponca Trail of Tears in 1877. His ancestor's against-all-odds fight for justice inspired him to become an attorney and seek justice for others. Brett started his legal career by serving seven years in the District Attorney's Office, where he handled every kind of case possible, from misdemeanors to homicides. He also successfully changed...

Andrea was born and raised in Tulsa. Her family has deep roots in Tulsa. After high school, Andrea ventured to Texas for a change of scenery and a new adventure. She graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Southern Methodist University with Honors and Distinction in Literature and Business. After college she stayed in Dallas at SMU for law school, graduating in 2006 with her Juris Doctor.

Andrea served as an Assistant District Attorney from 2007 until 2018. Originally specializing in Intimate Partner Violence, Andrea later focused exclusively on Crimes Against Children. ...