Partner Drew Brown named president of the Oklahoma Association of Defense Counsel; partners Mark... — Drew Brown will serve as the 2026 President of the Oklahoma Association of Defense Counsel. The OADC is an association that promotes communication and organization among attorneys who primarily represent defendants. The OADC works to elevate the standards of trial practice in Oklahoma Courts among defense counsel by sharing ideas, information, and techniques in litigation.... Read more » [...]
Bill Fiasco and Kit McVay Win Defense Verdict in Washington County Jury Trial — Partner Kit McVay and of counsel Bill Fiasco recently represented a physician assistant and a medical clinic in a lawsuit involving alleged assault, battery, and negligence. Plaintiff alleged the PA touched her without consent in an inappropriate manner and that the clinic was negligent for failing to train and supervise the PA. Bill and Kit... Read more » [...]
Gladd Maguire welcomes new associate Holly Wyers — Gladd Maguire is pleased to announce Holly Wyers has joined the Firm as a litigation associate. Holly is a recent TU College of Law grad who brings a wealth of experience in education, having served many years as a teacher and certified principal. While in law school, she was the founder and President of the... Read more » [...]
Associate J.P. Ray named Tulsa County Bar Association’s Outstanding Young Lawyer — The Tulsa County Bar Association named J.P. Ray as its Outstanding Young Lawyer at the 2025 Annual Meeting. The Bar Association recognized J.P. at the annual luncheon for his service to the community and dedication to the practice of law. J.P. is a member of our team of experts in the areas of insurance and... Read more » [...]
Gladd Maguire Welcomes Four New Associates — Gladd Maguire is pleased to announce the addition of four new associate attorneys. Miles Taylor, Michael Orcutt, and Nicholas Hartman have joined our research and writing division, and Jordan Clapp is our newest litigator. Miles is an experienced attorney having practiced with the Oklahoma Tax Commission, Legal Aid, and the Oklahoma Disability Law Center. He... Read more » [...]
ABG Announces Ryan Ellis Promoted to Partner in the Research, Writing, and Appellate Division — Research, writing, and appellate attorney Ryan Ellis has been promoted to partner. Ryan has more than a decade of experience in multiple areas of litigation, and she has had an excellent track record of success at ABG. She has taken the lead on complex summary judgment motions on behalf of insurance clients, prepared countless motions... Read more » [...]
Associate Ryan Ellis Wins Appeal on Novel Issue in State Court — Research and writing associate Ryan Ellis obtained a favorable ruling from the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals on May 30, 2024, on a novel legal issue in a case litigated by partners Bill Fiasco and Tommy Gayle. The case involved medical negligence allegations against a chiropractor for treatment provided by a massage therapist in his... Read more » [...]
Associate J.P. Ray appointed to The Tulsa African-American Affairs Commission — Associate J.P. Ray was recently appointed to the City of Tulsa’s African-American Affairs Commission. The Commission is tasked with advising the Mayor and City Council on a number of initiatives including encouraging and promoting unity, purpose and understanding among the African-American people of the greater Tulsa area; and encouraging and promoting cooperation between the African-American... Read more » [...]
Partner Bill Fiasco presented at the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology’s Annual District... — Bill Fiasco was privileged to speak at the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology’s Annual District VII Meeting in Tulsa on September 29, 2023. The meeting included approximately 250 OBGYN physicians from Alabama, Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Mexico, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. Bill’s presentation was titled “How to Survive a Lawsuit.” [...]
Tommy Gayle and Kit McVay attend IADC Trial Academy — Partner Kit McVay completed the prestigious 49th Annual International Association of Defense Counsel Trial Academy on August 11, 2023. This seven-day intensive course is designed to sharpen trial skills and introduce new techniques and tactics in the areas of general tort and insurance defense trial advocacy. The Trial Academy includes lectures and demonstrations from some... Read more » [...]