An OCC no-further-action letter and a final order closing a spill site do not bind a district court hearing a private nuisance claim. But the court may weigh them as evidence and may rely on them in holding that a plaintiff has not shown (by clear and convincing evidence) the likelihood of success needed to justify a mandatory cleanup injunction.
GableGotwals is pleased to announce that Joel-lyn McCormick has joined the Firm as a Shareholder in its litigation practice following a distinguished career in public service, including 17 years as an Assistant United States Attorney in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Oklahoma.
GableGotwals is pleased to announce that 64 lawyers have been recognized in the 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
Best Lawyers® in America has named seven GableGotwals attorneys to the 2027 “Lawyer of the Year” list. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year,” making this accolade particularly significant. These lawyers are selected based on particularly impressive voting averages received during the peer-review assessments.
GableGotwals Shareholder Graydon D. Luthey, Jr., presented at the Oklahoma Judicial Conference, an annual educational program attended by the Justices of the Oklahoma Supreme Court, Judges of the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals, Judges of the Oklahoma district courts, and their law clerks.
Obtained a Colorado Court of Appeals decision reversing the trial court's judgment and ruling in favor of a property owners association on all issues in a case involving novel issues of attorney's fees and appellate jurisdiction.
Congratulations to the GableGotwals attorneys recently recognized in the 2026 Top Attorneys guide by 405 Magazine. This marks the Firm’s seventh consecutive year to appear in the review.
Chambers rankings are assessed on technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by the client. Interviews are conducted with peers outside of the firm and clients in order to determine inclusion and rankings.
