Business Details
11 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Representation in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Barnes Law was founded in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 2015 by legal professionals with decades of combined experience in complex legal matters. Our team includes attorneys who have previously worked at large firms, held leadership roles at the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, and served as district judges with extensive trial experience. We specialize in oil and gas regulation, civil litigation, and mineral title disputes while maintaining Martindale-Hubbell's highest ratings for legal ability and ethical standards. Our attorneys graduated from prestigious institutions like the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma City University School of Law, bringing specialized expertise in energy law and collaborative legal solutions.With professional affiliations in the Tulsa and Oklahoma Bar Associations, we represent clients ranging from individuals to national corporations. Our practice combines deep industry knowledge with personalized service, focusing on efficient resolution of legal challenges through litigation, mediation, and regulatory compliance. We maintain strong community ties through memberships at Harvard Avenue Christian Church and Leadership Tulsa programs. Our office at 1648 South Boston Ave., Suite 100 provides convenient access for local and regional clients seeking experienced legal counsel.
Services
Oil & Gas Regulation
Civil Litigation
Mineral Title
Legal Mediation
Regulatory Compliance
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- Our attorneys have 80+ years combined experience in oil & gas and civil litigation
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rated legal professionals on staff
- Former Oklahoma Corporation Commission Chief Trial Examiner and District Judge representation
- Specialized expertise in energy law and complex regulatory matters
- Personalized service for clients ranging from individuals to national corporations
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent
What people say
Martindale-Hubbell highest ratings
Judicial excellence awards
Energy law specialists
Proven trial experience
Collaborative solutions
Services
Oil & Gas Regulation
Our oil and gas regulation practice handles Oklahoma Corporation Commission matters, drilling permits, and regulatory compliance for production companies. Attorneys with decades of experience in energy law represent clients ranging from small operators to major corporations. We combine technical knowledge of petroleum land management with practical regulatory strategy.
Civil Litigation
Civil litigation services cover complex commercial disputes, contract enforcement, and tort claims. Our team includes former district judges with extensive trial experience and a proven record handling multi-party litigation. We focus on efficient resolution through courtroom advocacy or alternative dispute mechanisms.
Mineral Title
Mineral title examination services include ownership verification, lease analysis, and title opinion preparation. Our attorneys apply specialized knowledge of Oklahoma's energy sector to resolve disputes over resource rights and regulatory compliance for oil, gas, and mineral extraction operations.
People
Ronald Merrill Barnes
Founding Attorney
44+ years experience in oil & gas law, former Oklahoma Corporation Commission Chief Trial Examiner, and OU petroleum land management graduate. Holds Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating and leads Tulsa office.
Grayson Merrill Barnes
Attorney
10+ years focused on oil & gas regulation before Oklahoma Corporation Commission. OU law graduate with American Jurisprudence Award, active in Tulsa Association of Petroleum Landmen.
Linda Morrissey
Attorney
45-year legal career including 25 years as District Judge, certified mediator, and collaborative law specialist. Recognized with Oklahoma Women's Hall of Fame induction and multiple judicial excellence awards.
John B. Nicks
Attorney
44-year trial lawyer experience in civil litigation and oil & gas matters. Former West Point student with engineering degrees, maintains Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating for legal ability and ethical standards.
Questions
What areas of law does Barnes Law specialize in?
Barnes Law focuses on oil and gas regulation, civil litigation, mineral title disputes, and regulatory compliance matters before the Oklahoma Corporation Commission.
What makes Barnes Law different from other firms?
Our team combines former judicial experience, specialized energy law knowledge, and Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rated attorneys with decades of combined legal practice.
Does Barnes Law handle complex litigation cases?
Yes, our attorneys have extensive trial experience handling complex commercial disputes and multi-party litigation matters across Oklahoma and surrounding regions.
