Practice Areas

Class Action Litigation

 

Some wrongs result in relatively small individual amounts, making individual actions uneconomical. The class action is a powerful procedural tool allowing for the resolution of an entire set of similar small injuries in one action. We’ve served as lead or co-lead counsel in dozens of class actions, recovering hundreds of millions of dollars on behalf of our class clients. For example, in Cecil v. BP America Production Co., No. 16-CV-410 (E.D. Okla.), we recovered over $220 million for class members concerning royalty underpayment claims. Our experience also extends to class actions involving consumer, RICO, and antitrust claims, including in national multidistrict litigation proceedings. 

Commercial Litigation

 

Complex commercial litigation requires not only keen awareness of procedural rules but also the ability to quickly digest complex commercial arrangements and translate that information into a targeted strategy. Our experience litigating complex matters and working for large corporate clients equips us to do just that. For example, we represented the founder of a large oil-and-gas startup in an equity dispute, pitting us against the largest law firm in the world and resulting in three different lawsuits in three different courts. We obtained a highly favorable settlement for our client at a small fraction of the cost that our adversary spent in attorney fees. We currently represent clients in all sorts of commercial disputes.

Individual Litigation

 

We also represent those involved in tragic incidents. Navigating the legal process can prove overwhelming, especially in the wake of a catastrophic event and against an adversary represented by high-powered attorneys. We take on those powerful interests. Our prior individual litigation matters, which include wrongful death, personal injury, and defective product claims, have resulted in millions of dollars of recovery for our clients.

Oil & Gas Litigation

 

We’ve served as both outside trial counsel and in-house legal counsel for clients large and small in oil-and-gas litigation matters. That experience gives us a unique perspective on the needs of our clients and the pressure points of our adversaries. From run-of-the-mill lease disputes to complex JOA, royalty, joint venture, or environmental litigation, we have handled a broad range of oil-and-gas matters, both within and beyond Oklahoma.