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Tulsa Divorce Lawyers Discuss Divorce and Taxes

 

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For many, the tax season is already up on us – the filing deadline is April 18 – but before it completely consumes the rest of us up, the Tulsa divorce lawyers of Fry & Elder wish to give you a few pointers on how you can better manage the challenge of filing your taxes if you are going through a divorce.

Know you filing status

How you file your taxes this year will be based on what your marital status was on Dec. 31, 2015 at 11:59 p.m. If your ex and you were divorced by this time then you will file for separate returns. However, if you two were just separated at this time and had not yet formally divorced, you do have the option of filing a joint return, which you might want to consider. There are benefits though that come with filing as the head of the household – such as being put into a more forgiving tax bracket and also receiving a larger standard deduction.

Understand the exemptions for dependents

If your child has lived with you for the greater duration of the past year than with your ex, you can claim him or her as a dependent on this year’s tax return, as you are deemed the child’s custodial parent. Non-custodial parents can only claim their children as dependents if the custodial parent signs a waiver notifying the courts that he or she will not claim custodial parent status. Whichever parent does claim a qualifying child as a dependent on their tax return will be able to reduce their 2016 taxable income by $4,050. The amount was $4,000 in 2015.

Factoring in medical expenses

If you are the parent who has paid your child’s medical expenses after the divorce, those expenses can be included in your medical expense deduction. This is true regardless of whether or not your ex is the custodial parent and has claimed a dependency exemption.

Home sales

In regards to the sale of a house, typically the law will allow you to avoid tax on the first $250,000 gain of your primary home, permitted you have lived there for at least two of the past five years. Couples who are still married and file jointly can exclude up to $500,000.

Why a team of knowledgeable Tulsa divorce lawyers can help you

Going through a divorce is complicated enough, factoring all of the tax innuendos compounds the process even more. Fortunately, the Tulsa divorce lawyers at Fry & Elder are well versed in the most complex family law matters. The firm has achieved in elite national reputation, as evidence by it being named to the U.S. News & World Report’s exclusive list of Best Law Firms from 2014-2016.

Robert G  “Hap” Fry is AV-rated divorce attorney, who was recognized by the leading legal publication Best Lawyers® as its Lawyer of the Year for Family Law in Tulsa for 2016. Additionally, Fry is one of only 19 attorneys in the state of Oklahoma who is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.  

Fry & Elder attorneys James R. Elder, M. Shane Henry and Aaron D. Bundy also are each AV-rated trial lawyers, with Henry, Bundy and T. Luke Barteaux also being recognized as Super Lawyers® Rising Stars™. Whether you have a family law, criminal law, immigration law or personal injury law issue, contact Fry & Elder today to speak with a proven Tulsa trial lawyer.

Exercise Caution this Super Bowl (Guest Blog)

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The Super Bowl is just a few days away, and while it’s a great day to gather with friends and family to celebrate the final day of football season, the unfortunate reality is that sometimes the fun can be a taken a little too far. Law enforcement will be on the lookout for those that have had too much to drink to drive safely. And while we encourage everyone to use good judgment when assessing your ability to drive safely, if you are stopped for DUI you are entitled to a strong and rigorous defense.

How Can We Defend Your DUI Case?

There are a number of problems that can occur during the course of any DUI arrest. These issues must be understood and identified to present the best and most thorough defense. The following are just a few of the potential defenses that may be used to challenge your DUI charge by Fry & Elder’s Tulsa criminal defense attorneys.

Improper Stop/Arrest:

The United States Constitution prohibits searches and seizures without probable cause. In the context of your DUI case, this means that law enforcement must have a reason to stop you and must establish probable cause before arresting you. If law enforcement has not complied with these constitutional requirements, any evidence they have obtained may be deemed inadmissible and your charges thrown out.

Improper Administration of the Field Sobriety Tests:

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has developed guidelines for standardized field sobriety testing. These standardized tests (walk-and-turn, one-leg stand, and horizontal gaze nystagmus) must be administered and assessed according to NHTSA guidelines. If law enforcement does not properly instruct, demonstrate, and assess these standardized tests according to NHTSA guidelines (or, if officers are using non-standardized tests), the improper tests or results must be challenged before trial.

Faulty Breath Tests:

In addition to problems with the stop or field sobriety testing, law enforcement may perform flawed breath or blood testing. Broken or misused equipment, medical conditions, mouth alcohol, and failure to follow proper procedures are just a few of the issues that can affect your blood alcohol content (BAC) reading. Because these results, even if faulty, will used against you by the prosecution, any breath or blood test result must be thoroughly investigated to determine if any improper testing procedures may have inflated your BAC.

Being charged with DUI can carry serious personal, financial, and employment consequences. The experienced  Tulsa criminal defense attorneys at Fry & Elder will work hard to make sure you have the best possible defense to guard against these dramatic consequences.

About the Author

Matt Dodd comes from a lineage of decorated and accomplished lawyers and is licensed to practice law in Montana and Utah. His Montana law offices are located in Bozeman and Big Sky where his practice focuses on:

Contact Matt Dodd today to learn more about his practice.

Why A Qualified Domestic Relations Order Is Important In A Divorce

If you are contemplating or are on the brink of going through a divorce, and you want to ensure that you will receive your Erisa-qualified retirement assets, you would be wise to have a Qualified Domestic Relations Order prepared by an experienced and knowledgeable team of Tulsa family law attorneys.

Qualified Domestic Relations Order

Below are a few answers to some of the more commonly asked question about Quality Domestic Relations Orders or QDROs from the Tulsa family law firm of Fry & Elder.

What is a Qualified Domestic Relations Order and why the need for one?

The fact of the matter is going through a divorce is difficult enough without the added pressure of dividing retirement funds. If a premarital agreement was not written up then generally any assets that have been acquired by either party during a marriage are considered marital. Things like contributions to a retirement plan by the employee or employer are included.

QDROs are important documents because they are required for things for 401(k)s, pensions, 403(b)s and some other retirement plans that you might have set up with your company.

Why consult with an experienced family law attorney to draft out a Qualified Domestic Relations Order?

Like a lot of things associated with divorce and specifically the financial aspects of divorce, QDROs are more complex than you might initially think.

While there are some outlets that include model language on how a QDRO should be written up, an experienced family law attorney will help minimize the risks of any potential errors. This is all the more important through the review and approval process before you hand it over to the court to be signed as an order and ultimately get it incorporated into the Final Judgement of Dissolution of Marriage.

Experience the Fry & Elder Difference

Since 1932, the name Fry & Elder has been synonymous with Oklahoma legal excellence.

The firm has been named to highly-regarded U.S. News & World Report’s Best Law Firms List each of the past five years and its attorneys include the following:

As you can see, the division of retirement assets during a divorce can be tricky and time consuming, making it all the more important to utilize the services of a well versed Tulsa family law attorney, particularly to make sure that everything is properly divided through the implementation of a well thought out Qualified Domestic Relations Order.

Contact Fry & Elder today to get started on your Qualified Domestic Relations Order.

Why Gray Divorce is on the Rise

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An experienced Tulsa divorce attorney knows that divorce can happen at any point during a marriage, but a segment of the population where divorce is on the rise might be a surprise to many. The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) released the results of a survey in which 61 percent of the nation’s top divorce lawyers said there have been a spike in divorces for couples 50 and over. Not long after AAML’s report, NPR backed that up with a 2014 article and broadcast that stated that “Americans over 50 are twice as likely to get divorced as people of that age were 20 years ago.” The Tulsa divorce attorneys of Fry & Elder are aware of this trend and are experienced in handling divorce for older couples. Here a few things our divorce attorneys would like you to know about what is now referred to as “Gray Divorce.”

Why the increase in divorce for older couples?

It is difficult to say because all relationships are different and present their own unique set of circumstances. There have been some studies that suggest that the spike could be tied to the fact that many older people might be on their second or third marriage, but other studies indicate that over half of gray divorces occur between couples in their first marriage. This is might be attributed to the fact that life expectancy is higher than in years past and also because women are more financially independent and stable.  Another theory on why older couples are going through divorce is because in some instances raising children together may be biggest thing a couple has in common. When the children grow up and move out that shared interest and investment also leaves to an extent. Growing expectations of how and what a successful marriage is probably is an additional factor in why older couples are growing apart at a more accelerated rate.

How can an experienced Tulsa divorce attorney help?

At the Tulsa family law firm of Fry & Elder, we cater and tailor to each individual’s specific needs, making sure that each case is given the attention and legal expertise it commands. Our team of family law attorneys are some of the most decorated in both the state and the nation. Robert G “Hap” Fry Jr. has been selected by the leading legal publication Best Lawyers® as its Lawyer of the Year for Family Law in Tulsa for 2016, and he has been listed by the same publication as an Oklahoma Super Lawyer every year since 2007 to validate himself as an accomplished and experienced Tulsa divorce attorney.

Fellow Fry & Elder divorce lawyers James R. Elder, M. Shane Henry, Aaron D. Bundy and T. Luke Bartueax also have collected their share of accolades. Elder, Henry and Bundy, along with Fry have each garnered the prestigious AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, which is a testament to the fact that a lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence. Henry, Bundy and Barteaux also have been selected as Super Lawyers® Rising Stars™.  

Collectively, the group has helped Fry & Elder achieve national recognition with the firm being recognized by the U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation’s Best Law Firms from 2014-2016. If you are experiencing any marital problems and are thinking about divorce, contact Fry & Elder today to consult with an acclaimed and experienced Tulsa divorce attorney.

Tulsa Immigration Law Attorney Gives Back

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As an up-and-coming Tulsa immigration law attorney, Fry & Elder’s Lorena Rivas got into law so that she could make a positive impact on her heritage and her community. While at the University of Tulsa College of Law not only did Rivas graduate with honors, she successfully prevented a Haitian national from being returned to Haiti, in terrible conditions due to a recent earthquake and hurricane. If that weren’t enough, she also helped a mother and her two children remain in the United States after being victims of domestic and sexual abuse in Mexico.

Four years later, Rivas’ impact continues to be felt. Rivas appeared on the popular Tulsa Hispanic radio station Que Buena (1530AM & 100.3FM) Friday morning to discuss how the Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments about the recent executive action on immigration by President Obama. A video of Rivas’ appearance on the station’s Pico de Gallo Morning Show can be viewed by CLICKING HERE. The video is in Spanish, and those wishing to view the Fry & Elder website in Spanish now have the option to do so on any page.

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Rivas followed up Friday’s performance on Saturday by bringing in the Union Alternative High School mock trial team to the recently opened Robert G Fry Jr. Center for Trial Studies. Rivas coaches the high school’s mock trial team to provide further evidence that she is a community-driven Tulsa immigration law attorney.

“I’ve always been proud of my Mexican-American heritage and the Tulsa community that I live in,” Rivas said. “I know all the attorneys at Fry & Elder and I feel strongly about giving back to the community and being involved in it. For me, it’s important to educate the Hispanic community on their rights.

“Immigration law is something that is constantly hitting my life, whether it is family members, friends or my clients. In law school, I initially thought I wouldn’t go into immigration law, but I started thinking about it more, and felt like I could make a bigger impact in that area.”

An accomplished Tulsa immigration law attorney

While Rivas is only in her fourth year practicing law, there is little doubt that she is a rapidly growing star in the world of immigration law. She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA).

“She’s definitely a rising star,” Fry & Elder partner M. Shane Henry said. “She brings a unique skill set and a lot of diversity to our firm. She has only helped us grow and has further enhanced our reputation.”

Rivas’ practice focuses on individuals who are in need of legal counsel with complicated U.S. immigration laws in affirmative and defensive immigration policies before the Department of Homeland Security. Rivas’ practice areas at Fry & Elder include:

Experience the Fry & Elder difference

Whether you are in need of a Tulsa immigration law attorney or experienced and highly-regarded legal  counsel in Tulsa family law, criminal law personal injury law, Fry & Elder will ensure that your specific needs are meant. In addition to being recognized as one of the premier Tulsa law firms, Fry & Elder has garnered national recognition. The U.S. News & World Report has named Fry & Elder to its list of U.S. Best Law Firms from 2014-2016. Additionally, firm attorneys Robert G “Hap” Fry Jr., James R. Elder, M. Shane Henry, Aaron D. Bundy and T. Luke Barteaux have all earned multiple accolades. Contact Fry & Elder today to set up a consultation with a proven and experienced Tulsa trial lawyer.

Tulsa Divorce Law Firm Hosts Open House Party

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Fry & Elder has had plenty to be thankful for this year. So it should come as no surprise that the reputable Tulsa divorce law firm kicked off Thanksgiving week by hosting an extravagant open house party at the Robert G Fry Jr. Center for Trial Studies.

The newly renovated state of the art office facility, which the firm moved into late October, hosted over 300 guests, including some of the most prominent members of the Tulsa legal community. The evening also featured family and friends of the Fry & Elder attorneys and legal support staff.

“It was a super night, and it’s been a super year for our firm,” Fry said. “We’ve never been bigger, and we’re continuing to grow by incorporating a proactive and aggressive approach in how we represent our clients, which has always been a hallmark of ours.”

Tulsa Divorce Law Firm Continues to Rack up Honors

That approach has helped the Tulsa divorce law firm establish itself as one of not just the premier firms in Oklahoma, but in the United States. For the third consecutive year, the U.S. News & World Report named Fry & Elder to its exclusive list of Best Law Firms.

Not to be outdone was the firm’s namesake Fry, who continues to further his reputation as being a premier Tulsa divorce lawyer after he was honored as the Lawyer of the Year for Family Law in Tulsa for 2016 by Best Lawyers®.

The Tulsa divorce law firm and its attorneys also have been the subject of numerous feature stories this year by some of the largest and most established media publications in Oklahoma.

Experience the Fry & Elder Difference

If you are involved or will potentially be entangled in a high conflict, high resolution divorce or child custody dispute, your best course of action would be to contact a proven and experienced Tulsa divorce law firm today. In addition to Fry, firm attorneys James R. Elder, M. Shane Henry, and Aaron D. Bundy, along with Fry are AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, while T. Luke Barteaux, Henry and Bundy each have been selected as Super Lawyers® Rising Stars™.

Experienced family law attorneys Katie Egan and Lorena Rivas recently joined the firm to help round out the staff. In addition to Oklahoma, Egan is licensed to practice law in Connecticut and New York, while Rivas is bilingual and will focus on Oklahoma immigration law and family law. Contact Fry & Elder today to set up a personal consultation with an experienced Tulsa divorce lawyer.

 

 

 

Press covers seminar at Tulsa family law firm

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Renowned trial lawyer and best-selling author Roger Dodd recently made an appearance at the Tulsa family law firm of Fry & Elder, and others took notice.

Tulsa World and Tulsa Business & Legal News reporter Ralph Schaefer was on hand to observe a portion of the two-day seminar focused on cross-examination techniques and then interview Dodd, and his partner Patricia Kuendig of Dodd & Kuendig Law Offices in Park City, Utah.

CLICK HERE to read Schaefer’s in-depth feature that ran in the Nov. 19, 2015 edition of the Tulsa Business & Legal News. It is the fifth time this year that Schaefer has ventured out Fry & Elder for a story. Links to other articles this year are below:

Schaefer’s most recent article delivers a behind-the-scenes look at how much detail, instruction and education go into Dodd’s seminars, which are limited to just six per year (eight attorneys per seminar). Dodd was quoted in the article as saying:  “The single goal is to help as many clients as possible. The best way to do that is train trial lawyers to help their clients. If these lawyers represent 100 clients a year for eight years, then I have indirectly helped them assist 800 people.”

That Dodd selected the recently opened Robert G Fry Jr. Center for Trial Studies to host one of his six national seminars is significant. Dodd is one of just a very few lawyers who has been recognized in multiple states – Florida and Georgia – by Super Lawyers®. He also has achieved a certain celebrity status in the legal world, appearing numerous times on such networks as CourtTV, TruTV, CNN, ABC, CBS, and cable TV. Dodd co-authored a book with Larry Pozner titled The Masters of Cross-Examination, which was a best-seller and is known throughout the legal industry as “the bible of cross.” His practice focuses on personal injury and criminal law.

Fry & Elder trial lawyers M. Shane Henry, T. Luke Barteaux and Aaron D. Bundy attended the seminar. All three said the seminar was an intense educational experience that provided numerous takeaways, which they can apply in trial.

Henry, Barteaux and Bundy are each rising stars in the legal community. All three have been selected as Super Lawyers® Rising Stars™ and are a big reason why the Tulsa family law firm has made the U.S. News & World Report’s exclusive list of Best Law Firms for 2014-2016.

Experience the Fry & Elder Difference

For over 40 years, the Fry & Elder name has been synonymous with Tulsa family law. Much of that has to do with the reputation Robert “Hap” Fry Jr. has acquired throughout the years. Simply put: Fry is considered by many to be the best Tulsa divorce lawyer. He was recently honored as the Lawyer of the Year for Family Law in Tulsa for 2016 by Best Lawyers® and has been selected as an Oklahoma Super Lawyer® every year since 2007.

Tulsa trial lawyers Katie Egan and Lorena Rivas recently  joined Fry & Elder to help round out the firm’s staff In addition to Oklahoma, Egan is licensed to practice law in Connecticut and New York, while Rivas is bilingual and will focus on Oklahoma immigration law and family law.

While Fry & Elder continues to be known for its excellence in Tulsa family law, the firm has expanded its breadth of services to include: Oklahoma criminal law, personal injury law and immigration law services. To set up a personal consultation with a proven, experienced and acclaimed Tulsa trial lawyer, contact Fry & Elder today.

Tulsa Trial Lawyers Take Part in Unique Two-Day Seminar

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Oklahoma Family Lawyers, sitting from left to right, James R. Elder, Aaron D. Bundy, M. Shane Henry, Luke Barteaux and Robert G “Hap” Fry Jr.

The new Robert G Fry Jr. Center for Trial Studies was the site for an intense two-day educational seminar put on by legendary trial lawyer and best-selling author Roger Dodd this past weekend. Limited to just eight attorneys, the private seminar spanned 16 hours over two days and focused on cross -examination techniques that can be used in the courtroom.

Tulsa trial lawyers M. Shane Henry, Aaron D. Bundy and T. Luke Barteuax represented the Tulsa family law firm of Fry & Elder at the two-day seminar. All three said the educational experience will allow them to incorporate additional skills into the courtroom.

“Having the opportunity to train under Roger Dodd has been career changing,” Henry said. “His methodology, his skills and implementation have transformed me as a trial lawyer. I continually want to learn study and improve, but Dodd’s methods have put me in a position to better serve our clients at Fry & Elder.”

Bundy said the seminar might be the most important educational experience he’s received since becoming a Tulsa trial lawyer.

“Roger Dodd is an excellent teacher,” Bundy said. “He is always patient and constructive. Roger and his partner, Patricia Kuendig, contribute to the improvement of trial practice all over the world. I am very thankful for the opportunity to learn from them. Roger’s advanced cross examination clinic is the most important education I have ever received. He helps trial lawyers learn to listen and teach the case in the courtroom in real time. I am thankful that here at Fry & Elder we have a facility for lawyers to learn about trial skills and improve.”

Dodd, who focuses on personal injury and criminal law, is one of just a very few lawyers who has been recognized in multiple states – Florida and Georgia – by Super Lawyers®. In fact, he has become a bit of a celebrity in the legal world, appearing numerous times on such networks as CourtTV, TruTV, CNN, ABC, CBS, and cable TV. He co-authored a book with Larry Pozner titled The Masters of Cross-Examination, which was a best-seller and is known throughout the legal industry as “the bible of cross.”

The two-day seminar was the first of what should be many marquee events held at the Robert G Fry Jr. Center for Trial Studies. The spacious 5,200-square foot facility, which opened in late October, features 13 offices and two conference rooms.

“I’m so thankful for the Robert G Fry Jr. Center for Trial Studies,” Henry said. It gives us an in environment and facility that we can engage in trial skills and become better Tulsa trial lawyers.”

Experience the Fry & Elder Difference

The Tulsa family law firm of Fry & Elder has not only one of the most decorated legal teams in the state, but in the country. Tulsa trial lawyers James R. Elder, M. Shane Henry, and Aaron D. Bundy, along with Fry are AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, while Barteaux, Henry and Bundy each have been selected as Super Lawyers® Rising Stars™. Fry has been honored as an Oklahoma Super Lawyer® every year since 2007 and was recently honored as the Lawyer of the Year for Family Law in Tulsa for 2016 by Best Lawyers®.

Collectively, these five have helped Fry & Elder be named to the U.S. News & World Report’s exclusive list of Best Law Firms for 2014-2016. The firm recently hired attorney Katie Egan and Lorena Rivas to help round out the staff. In addition to Oklahoma, Egan is licensed to practice law in Connecticut and New York, while Rivas is bilingual and will focus on Oklahoma immigration law and family law.

While the firm continues to be known for its excellence in family law, Fry & Elder has grown and expanded its legal reach into Oklahoma criminal law, personal injury law and immigration law services. Contact Fry & Elder today to set up a personal consultation with a proven, experienced and acclaimed Tulsa trial lawyer.

Tulsa Family Law Firm makes Exclusive Best Law Firms List

The esteemed and well-known publication of U.S. News & World Report unveiled its exclusive list of Best Law Firms for 2016, and, once again, the Tulsa family law firm of Fry & Elder found itself perched atop the list.

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Already acclaimed and highly regarded, the Tulsa family law firm garnered the elite Metropolitan Tier 1 Status for Family Law in Tulsa to also mark the third consecutive year Fry & Elder has made the U.S News & World Report’s list of Best Law Firms. The list is compiled and generated through Best Lawyers®, which is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession.

“Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process,” said Best Law Firms Coordinator Valerie Smith. “A tier one is the highest rankings a firm can have in the metro area rankings.”

To be eligible to make the exclusive list, a law firm must have at least one attorney who is included in Best Lawyers® in that specific practice area and metro location. Those lawyers make up the top 4 percent of all practicing attorneys. Robert G “Hap” Fry Jr. not only has made the list every year since 2011, he was selected by Best Lawyers® as its Lawyer of the Year for Family Law in Tulsa for 2016 to further signify that he might be the best Tulsa divorce lawyer.

Fry & Elder partner M. Shane Henry said landing on the U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Law Firms for 2016 is an accolade that speaks volumes about the level of service the Tulsa law firm Fry & Elder provides to its clients.

“This is a big honor,” Henry said. “Not too many firms have the reputation of excellence that we have achieved over the years. It’s nice to see that our work in and out of the courtroom is being noticed and talked about.”

Experience the Fry & Elder Difference

Fry & Elder’s most recent honor highlights what has been a memorable and historic year for arguably the best Tulsa family law firm. The firm recently moved into the Robert G Fry Jr. Center for Trial Studies. The state-of-art office is located at 1630 S. Main Street, and the 5,200-square foot facility is comprised of 13 offices and two conference rooms. Additionally, the firm now has seven attorneys on staff, as Katie Egan and Lorena Rivas were recently hired to fill out the staff.

The Tulsa family law firm also has been the subject of numerous feature stories by some of the biggest and most well-known media outlets in the state of Oklahoma.

Trial lawyers Aaron D. Bundy, T. Luke Barteaux and Henry each have been selected as Super Lawyers® Rising Stars™. Fry & Elder continues to concentrate on providing outstanding Tulsa family law services that include high-conflict divorce and child custody cases, but the Tulsa law firm has expanded its services to include Tulsa criminal law, personal injury law, immigration law, probates and guardianships. Contact Fry & Elder today to set up a personal consultation with a proven and experienced Tulsa attorney.

Bundy and Henry’s Courtroom Strategies Featured in Article

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The attorneys of Tulsa family law firm Fry & Elder know the importance of making a good first impression – so much so that the tactics M. Shane Henry and Aaron D. Bundy employ during opening statements were featured by the Tulsa Business & Legal News.  

Part of the Tulsa World, the publication spotlighted the strategies the two incorporate in the courtroom, which they presented on during a Tulsa County Bar Association annual free Continuing Legal Education Seminar titled “Opening Statements and Closing Arguments, Trial Skills and Tactics.”

In the article, which you can READ HERE, Bundy was quoted as saying that the key to any good opening statement is to “make a good impression. That is what the judge and jury will most remember.”

Both Bundy and Henry are rising stars in the legal industry. The two have been selected as Super Lawyers® Rising Stars™ and also have received the coveted AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®.

The two regularly present and speak to county bar associations and other legal groups throughout Oklahoma. Among the areas their Trial Skills Presentations center on include:

  • Starting Your Trial off Right
  • Evidence
  • Social Media at Trial
  • Cross Examination
  • Discovery and Admissibility of Electronic Evidence
  • Effective Motion Hearings
Oklahoma Family Law Attorney M. Shane Henry

M. Shane Henry

Bundy and Henry’s strategies and tactics have been endorsed and well-received by several highly regarded Oklahoma legal community members, including Judges and Bar Association Presidents.

The two are part of talented staff of Fry & Elder attorneys that also includes renowned Tulsa divorce lawyer Robert G “Hap” Fry Jr., James R. Elder and T. Luke Barteaux. Fry recently was named as the “Lawyer of the Year” for Family Law in Tulsa by the esteemed Best Lawyers® publication, while Barteaux also is recognized as a SuperLawyers® Rising Star™.

The Tulsa family law firm of Fry & Elder primarily practices high-conflict divorce and child custody cases, but also focuses much of their work on criminal law and personal injury cases.  The firm is highly regarded and the U.S. News & World Report honored the Tulsa family law firm of Fry & Elder to its exclusive list of Best Law Firms for 2015. Contact Fry & Elder today to set up a personal consultation with a highly skilled and professional Oklahoma trial lawyer.

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