Attorneys
Quality over quantity has been a Fry & Elder constant since the acclaimed Tulsa law firm first opened its doors in 1932.
In fact, the name Fry & Elder has long been synonymous with legal excellence throughout the state of Oklahoma
thanks to an elite staff of committed Tulsa attorneys and legal personnel who always seek to find tailor-made
solutions to help each of our esteemed clients successfully navigate through the legal process.
Elite Tulsa Attorneys Who Fight and Care for Clients
The firm and its knowledgeable team of Tulsa attorneys make up one of most decorated staff’s in the state and include the following:
- A 2019 Best Lawyers® Selection
- One of only 19 attorneys in the state to be a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- Best Lawyers® 2016 Lawyer of the Year for Family Law in Oklahoma
- Two attorneys AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®
- An Oklahoma Super Lawyers® Selection
- A 2017 Significant Sig Award Winner
Fry & Elder’s Practicing Attorneys
Fry & Elder’s practicing attorneys and their primary areas of practice are as follows.
C. Lawrence Elder
Retired
The story and tradition of the Oklahoma family law firm of Fry & Elder began with C. Lawrence Elder, who…
Robert G “Hap” Fry, Jr
Family Law
By virtually any and every measure possible, Robert G “Hap” Fry Jr., is a prolific and highly decorated Tulsa divorce…
James R. Elder
Retired
For over 40 years, James R. Elder has been practicing law in Tulsa, Oklahoma, focusing his practice on Family, Corporate,…
James C. Morton
Family law
James C. Morton is a decorated and experienced Tulsa family law trial attorney at the elite Oklahoma law firm of Fry & Elder….
Simon Harwood
Family Law
Simon Harwood’s approach to practicing law is simple yet effective. He is dedicated to compiling a detailed legal game plan…
Preston T. Bennett
Civil Litigation, Real Estate Law, Appeals, Family Law
Preston Bennett joins Fry & Elder as the prominent Tulsa law firm’s newest and most up-and-coming trial attorney. A native of Arkansas, Preston…
Zach Mortazavi
Family Law
For Zach Mortazavi, practicing law is more about a leap of faith than a labor of love. “What I really enjoy about…
Brian Jackson
Criminal Law and Family Law
Attorney Brian Jackson wants to make a difference as Fry & Elder’s newest trial lawyer. As an experienced trial attorney, Jackson brings multiple dynamic…
Jason Lile
Criminal Law, Estate Planning and Family Law
Mr. Lile grew up in the Denver, Colorado area, moving to Tulsa in 1989. After graduating from Booker T. Washington High…
Experience the Fry & Elder Difference
The staff has collectively helped Fry & Elder garner national recognition, highlighted by the firm being selected to the U.S. News
& World Report’s exclusive list of Best Law Firms from 2014-2024.
Additionally, the firm and its attorneys’ awards and honors have been well documented by many of the largest and most highly
respected media outlets in the state of Oklahoma. Below are links to over 35 articles written about
Fry & Elder and its Tulsa attorneys since 2014.
Contact Fry & Elder Today
Whether you or someone close to you is need of legal assistance in family law, criminal defense or personal injury law,
Fry & Elder has the team and experience in place to cater to each client’s individual needs.