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Frederic Dorwart, Lawyers PLLC

United States 2025

Overview

OUR FOUNDING

Frederic Dorwart, Lawyers PLLC was established in 1994 in the Old City Hall at Fourth & Cincinnati by Frederic Dorwart, J. Michael Medina and Richard J. Cipolla, Jr.—who had, since their respective admissions to the bar, practiced law together in the former firm of Holliman, Langholz, Runnels & Dorwart. Frederic Dorwart joined Lupardus, Holliman & Huffman in 1966 upon graduation from Harvard Law School and, beginning in 1967, became managing partner of Holliman, Langholz, Runnels & Dorwart.

OUR FIRM TODAY

Frederic Dorwart, Lawyers PLLC has, since its founding, expanded to more than thirty lawyers principally engaged in securities transactions and litigation, financial institutions law, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, complex business litigation and trial work, oil and gas transactions and litigation, international LNG shipping and infrastructure projects, and construction project and litigation law. The Firm currently serves as general counsel to Oklahoma’s largest financial institution, four of Oklahoma’s larger independent oil and gas producers, the nation’s second largest community foundation, and Oklahoma’s largest public foundation. Our firm is listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. While our practice has expanded, our objective has remained constant: provide hands-on, timely, and cost-effective problem solving in both routine and difficult litigation, regulatory and transactional matters. Frederic Dorwart, Lawyers PLLC promotes the social, civic and business development of the Tulsa community through substantial pro bono services.

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Practice Areas:
6
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
4

Rankings

Regional

Tulsa

Tier
1
Tulsa
Banking and Finance Law
Tier
1
Tulsa
Commercial Finance Law
Tier
1
Tulsa
Commercial Litigation
Tier
2
Tulsa
Corporate Law
Tier
2
Tulsa
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Tier
2
Tulsa
Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law

Rankings

Regional

Tulsa

Tier
1
Tulsa
Banking and Finance Law
Tier
1
Tulsa
Commercial Finance Law
Tier
1
Tulsa
Commercial Litigation
Tier
2
Tulsa
Corporate Law
Tier
2
Tulsa
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Tier
2
Tulsa
Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
Tier
3
Tulsa
Appellate Practice
Tier
3
Tulsa
Securities Regulation

Practice Areas

Frederic Dorwart, Lawyers PLLC has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 8 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Appellate Practice
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Commercial Finance Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Law
  • Securities Regulation

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Frederic Dorwart, Lawyers PLLC proudly has 4 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Offices & Contacts

Tulsa, OK
Old City Hall
124 East Fourth Street
Tulsa, OK 74103-5027
United States
Dallas, TX
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