Following admission to the Oklahoma Bar Association in Oklahoma in 1990, Tom has developed a broad legal practice. His areas of expertise include Insurance Law, Commercial/Business Litigation, Transportation Law, Public Trust Representation, General Civil Litigation, Construction Law, and Sports Law. Tom is admitted to the Oklahoma state and federal courts, numerous federal appellate courts and the United States Supreme Court.
Tom’s significant legal experience includes substantial bench and jury trial experience in the defense and prosecution of claims arising from complex commercial, construction, and energy-related transactions. He represented many insurers and insureds in claims arising from insurance contracts, including the defense of “bad faith” claims, and in pursuit of recovery through subrogation. He also represents a regional energy company in its various business, litigation and compliance matters throughout the country.
Tom was admitted to the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates in 2022. He holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale Hubbell and has been selected as a Super Lawyer multiple times for 2013 – 2024. He served as the Chair of the Insurance Section of the Oklahoma Bar Association in 2001 and was a Director of the Tulsa County Bar Association from 2003-2004. He was also a member of the American Inns of Court from 1990-1999 and a Director of the Oklahoma Association of Defense Counsel from 1998-2001. He is also a Certified Player Agent for the Major League Baseball Players Association since 2019.
In addition to his legal career, Tom is actively involved in his community. He has been a member of the Sand Springs Planning Commission since 2009, served as Vice President of SSYFA from 2008-2017, and has been a Municipal Judge in Sand Springs, Oklahoma since 2007.
Tom’s work at the firm allows him to fulfill his goal of solving our client’s disputes through a creative, team effort, whether by negotiation, mediation or, when necessary, aggressive litigation. Achieving successful, cost-effective results is his expectation in every case.
