Business courts are specialized courts that handle disputes related to business and commercial law, often involving complex issues like corporate disputes, intellectual property, or shareholder actions. They are designed to expedite resolution of these types of cases by judges with expertise in business law.
Currently, more than 25 states have adopted some form of business courts, and Oklahoma is in the process of establishing its first business court system ― with one court in Tulsa and another in Oklahoma City.
Business Court Leadership and Advocacy
Oklahoma
GableGotwals attorney Adam Doverspike was appointed to the Oklahoma Task Force for the Study of Business Courts, created by Senate Bill 473 to evaluate and recommend a framework for handling complex commercial litigation. Appointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat, Adam serves alongside judges, legislators, and private practitioners to help shape recommendations on jurisdiction, judicial selection, and procedures.
On May 28, 2025, the Legislature created the state’s first business court system. Governor Stitt signed the law the next day, which goes into effect on September 1, 2025.
Texas
GableGotwals Shareholder John Sullivan also testified before the Texas Legislature in support of HB 19 and SB 27to establish a statewide business court system. The court was created by House Bill 19, which was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 9, 2023. The Texas Business Courts opened on September 1, 2024.
Together, these efforts demonstrate our attorneys’ deep understanding of the procedural and strategic considerations involved in business courts across jurisdictions.
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