Awards & Honors

OCU Distinguished Philanthropist Award
Oklahoma City University honored GableGotwals attorney Tricia Everest with the 2012 Distinguished Philanthropist Award.

Best Lawyers in America
GableGotwals is proud to announce that 31 of its attorneys have been named to the 2012 edition of Best Lawyers®, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. (Read more)

Oklahoma Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers is a listing of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. GableGotwals is pleased to announce that 30 of the firm’s attorneys have been named Oklahoma Super Lawyers and three were named Oklahoma Super Lawyers Rising Stars. (Read more)

Chambers USA
Nine of the GableGotwals' attorneys have been recognized by Chambers USA, a leading national and international law firm and attorney ranking guide. The firm has been recognized in the areas of Energy and Natural Resources and General Commercial Litigation. The qualities on which Chambers USA rankings are assessed include technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by the client.

Best Places to Work in Oklahoma
GableGotwals is pleased to announce it has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Oklahoma for two consecutive years in the small and medium business category. The firm was the only law firm recognized. (Read more)

Achievers Under 40
John D. Dale, an associate in our Tulsa office, was named to the Journal Record's 2009 Achievers Under 40 list. This award is given to individuals who have achieved professional excellence and who have shown interest in working towards improving communities through being involved in a variety of professional and civic activities/organizations.

Alma Wilson Award
Renée DeMoss was honored with the Alma Wilson Award which is given to a lawyer who has made a significant contribution to improving the lives of Oklahoma children. Renée was introduced to Hamilton Middle School Principal Debra Wiggins and other civic leaders who were developing the Hamilton "Career Academy." Hamilton is an "at-risk" school, which means that ninety-five percent of the children attending live below the poverty level, and most drop out beginning in the 10th grade. Renée has continued her development of the Tulsa County Bar Association program through a mentoring project for Hamilton, which during its very first year paired 65 volunteers who work in law and government jobs to meet as "lunch buddies" with the Hamilton sixth grade students.

Bobby G. Knapp Award
Steve Barghols was honored with the Bobby G. Knapp Bar Leadership Award. The award is the highest honor given by the Oklahoma County Bar Association, awarded to an attorney for sustained leadership, distinguished by stewardship and professionalism reflecting the highest values of the legal community.

Golden Gavel Award
The Golden Gavel Award is presented by the Oklahoma Bar Association for OBA Committees and Sections performing with a high degree of excellence. Jeffrey Hassell received the award for his work as chairperson on the Community Law Week Committee.

Honorable Nan J. Patton Service to Children Award
At the Oklahoma Lawyers for Children Annual Dinner on December 8, 2009, the Honorable Nan J. Patton Service to Children Award was bestowed upon Cheryl Jann. Judge Nan Patton served as the Associate District Judge of Oklahoma County from 1991 to 2006 and she dealt with literally thousands of cases involving children. Her leadership, steadfast courage and extraordinary judicial temperament served as a positive example to all. The Nan J. Patton Service to Children Award is presented to the non-lawyer volunteer who has best displayed these qualities.

John E. Shipp Ethics Award
The John E. Shipp Award for Ethics, presented by the Oklahoma Bar Association is given to attorneys for their commitment to enhancing the legal profession. GableGotwals' attorneys Sid Dunagan and Sid Swinson have both been honored with this prestigious award.

Leadership in Law Honorees
Each year the Journal Record bestows this honor upon Oklahoma attorneys who have demonstrated commitment to their profession and communities. Steve Barghols, Renee Demoss, Sid Dunagan, Drew Edmondson, Dean Luthey, Judge Joe Morris and Paul Johnson have received recognition from the publication for their outstanding efforts.

Maurice Merrill Golden Quill Award
Linda King received the Maurice Merrill Golden Quill Award from the Oklahoma Bar Association. The award is given for best Oklahoma Bar Journal article. Linda was honored for the article, "Champerty in Real Estate Conveyances in Oklahoma."

Oklahoma Bar Association President's Award
Steve Barghols is not only known for his excellent legal work but also for his strong commitment to the legal profession and Oklahoma County Bar Association, as well as his strong support for a number of community organizations that bring about change in the community. These commitments are what led the OCBA to present Steve with the President's Award.

Oklahoma Bar Association Fellow of the Young Lawyers Division
GableGotwals' attorney Leslie L. Lynch was honored by the Young Lawyers Division of the Oklahoma Bar Association. Leslie, who practices in the Oklahoma City office in the area of litigation, was named Fellow of the YLD. To be considered to this honor, potential recipients must be identified as having provided extraordinary service and support to the YLD over a significant period of time.

Thomas R. Brett Award
Ronald N. Ricketts has received the Thomas R. Brett Award from the Hudson-Hall-Wheaton Chapter of the Inns of Court. The Thomas R. Brett Award is the highest honor awarded to members of Hudson-Hall-Wheaton Chapter. This award is named for the United States District Judge who was instrumental in bringing three chapters of the Inns of Court to the Northern District of Oklahoma. The award recognizes those qualities sought to be fostered through membership in the Inns of Court--excellence in legal ability, leadership in the chapter and the profession, civility and character.

Woman of the Year
Renee Demoss, Linda King and Tricia Everst have been chosen as honorees for the Journal Record's 50 Women Making a Difference. It is Oklahoma's largest event honoring women and serves to recognize those who shine as leaders in the community as well as leaders in their chosen fields.

W. Thomas Coffman Community Service Award
The TU College of Law Alumni Association honored Drew Edmondson with the W. Thomas Coffman Community Service Award. Coffman was an outstanding alumnus who passed away in 2007. Award recipients share Coffman's dedication to integrity and service.