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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.

Bilingual website, Tulsa Spanish speaking attorney part of Fry & Elder

Tulsa Spanish speaking attorney

As the Tulsa law firm of Fry & Elder continues to expand its range and breadth of legal services, which now include a number of Tulsa immigration law services, our established law firm continues to research and keep a pulse on some population trends in Tulsa and elsewhere in Oklahoma. One area that has experienced growth has been in the number of Spanish speaking people now living in Oklahoma. In fact, the United States™ Census Bureau reported that Hispanics or Latinos comprised to make up 9.4 percent of the state’s population in 2014. With this in mind, Fry & Elder has now enabled its website to be optimized in Spanish.  Visitors to the website can translate any page in Spanish by looking at the Google Select Language icon in the upper right on any page, clicking on the down arrow and selecting Spanish as the language.

What are the advantages of having a bilingual website?

There are numerous benefits that come with Fry & Elder now incorporating a bilingual website. These include but are not limited to providing current and prospective Spanish speaking clients with additional support and a greater comfort level that Fry & Elder always strives to provide to its clients. Simply put: whether you are in need of a family law, criminal law, personal injury or immigration law service, the last thing our Tulsa law firm wants to get in the way is a potential language barrier.

What are the benefits of consulting with a Tulsa Spanish speaking attorney?

If Spanish is your native language, and the one you are most comfortable communicating in then it would be in your best interest to seek consultation with a proven and accomplished Tulsa Spanish speaking attorney.

Fry & Elder’s Lorena Rivas not only is a Tulsa Spanish speaking attorney, but one that is experienced and well versed in handling a number of Tulsa immigration law issues. As a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA), Rivas provides a host of immigration law services that include:

“Immigration law is something that is constantly hitting my life, whether it be family members, friends or my clients,” Rivas said. “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. “I got into family law because of my background in immigration law. If you’re practicing immigration law, you’re going to be dealing a lot with family law.”

Experience the Fry & Elder difference

Whether you are looking for legal advice from an accomplished Tulsa Spanish speaking attorney or are in need of another legal service, the trial lawyers at Fry & Elder are here to assist you. Fry & Elder has long been regarded as an elite and accomplished law firm. The U.S News & World Report has named Fry & Elder to its exclusive list of Best Law Firms from 2014-2016.

Robert G “Hap” Fry continues to prove that he is arguably the best Tulsa divorce lawyer. He was 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. Fellow firm and Tulsa divorce lawyers M. Shane Henry, T. Luke Barteaux and Aaron D. Bundy have each been selected as Super Lawyers® Rising Stars™. Contact Fry & Elder today to set up personal consultation with an accomplished and battle tested Tulsa trial lawyer.

Tulsa Divorce Lawyers Give Social Media Advice

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There are no denying the benefits that social media has enabled us. From staying in touch with old friends and distant relatives to staying informed and entertained, the advent of social media allows us practically endless communication opportunities. Unfortunately, there are some drawbacks to social media use. Once you put something out there on Facebook, Twitter or some other network, it’s out there – out there for good even if you delete it. That’s why the Tulsa divorce lawyers of Fry & Elder want you to know that if you are going through a divorce, have just filed for a divorce or are thinking about filing for a divorce, you should proceed with extreme caution when using social media.

With that in mind, the our Tulsa divorce lawyers have put together a few things for you to consider when using social media if you find yourself going through one of the above scenarios.

Err on the Side of Caution

Simply put: This means think before you post. Even if you have the best intentions and think what you’re posting is harmless, your ex-spouse, friends and even relatives might not see it that way. On the surface, going out to happy hour with some co-workers is perfectly normal, but it’s probably something you’re not going to want to tweet about or put up on Instagram.

Don’t be Negative

Simply put: Don’t badmouth anybody. Social media leads to a lot of impulsive behavior and outbursts, which is definitely not what you need if you’re going through a divorce or a contested child custody battle. This means absolutely don’t badmouth your ex, a judge, or the opposing attorney. Your social media posts can be documented and admitted into court. In fact, Family Lawyer Magazine contends that most courts adhere to the policy that “social media is discoverable for three main reasons; 1. It does not violate any privacy as there is no expectation of privacy 2. It can be relevant 3.It does not violate any privilege.”

Check Your Privacy Settings and Think Twice About Who You Friend

It is amazing that many social media users, let alone those going through a divorce, don’t know their privacy settings. If you are using social media, at the very least, make sure that what you’re posting is not being seen by the general public. Also, if you are going through a divorce or heated custody battle, there just might be chance that your ex has enlisted someone to “friend” or “follow” you on a social media site. If you don’t know the person or are unsure about their intentions, don’t accept their request.

Factoring in all of the above information and your present situation, there might be a chance you will just want to logoff and take a vacation from social media for a while with which the Tulsa divorce lawyers of Fry & Elder say is perfectly OK.

Experience the Fry & Elder Difference

Together, the Tulsa divorce lawyers of Fry & Elder make up one of the most elite legal teams in the state. Robert G “Hap” Fry Jr. continues to prove the he arguably is the best Tulsa divorce lawyer, as he was 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.

Fellow Fry & Elder attorneys, James R. Elder, M. Shane Henry, and Aaron D. Bundy, along with Fry, are AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rated 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.

Additionally, T. Luke Barteaux, along with Henry and Bundy each have been selected as Super Lawyers® Rising Stars™. Collectively, these five have helped establish Fry & Elder as one of the top divorce law firms in nation. The U.S. News & World Report has named Fry & Elder to exclusive list of Best Law Firms from 2014-2016.

The firm recently hired attorneys Katie Egan, Lorena Rivas and Melissa Fell 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 divorce lawyer.

Tulsa divorce law firm offers resolution tips

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The New Year is all about resolutions. If you went through a divorce in 2015, there’s a good chance you’re expecting 2016 to be a little better and kinder to you. With that in mind, the Tulsa divorce law firm of Fry & Elder wishes to offer you a few resolution ideas for 2016 that will hopefully make your New Year a great one.

Put Yourself First

Whether this sounds easy or difficult, putting yourself first is an essential component in properly starting over. Bouncing back from a divorce isn’t easy, which is why it’s important that you remain confident, think about the future and not dwell on the past. The dawning of a New Year is as good a reminder of any that it’s time to move on.

Make New Friends and Try New Things

That cooking class you always wanted to take or that hobby you always wanted to try out, well, now’s your chance. Go ahead and try something new. Not only will it give you something to do, it will enhance your confidence and further prove to you that you are capable of moving on after your divorce. Another added bonus is that you’re probably going to meet a few new people along the way. And who knows, maybe you also make a couple of new friends.

Don’t Date Just for the Sake of Dating or to Avoid Being Alone

The last thing you want to do is get back into a relationship for the wrong reasons. Things that were a problem in your previous marriage likely will rear their head again in the new relationship, and you also likely will not be with a healthy and happy person. If you are afraid of being alone, chances are you will be with someone who also is afraid of being alone, which is not healthy for either party.

Be Grateful

While your divorce and separation may have been a very difficult experience, there are almost certainly things in your life that are blessings – family, health, employment. Focus on those positives and then look for ways to incorporate more positives in your life.

Experience the Fry & Elder Difference

The Tulsa divorce law firm of Fry & Elder has long been considered one of the most elite law firms in Oklahoma and throughout the United States, as evidenced by our firm making the U.S. News & World Report’s exclusive list of Best Law Firms from 2014-2016.

Robert G “Hap” Fry continues to prove that he is arguably the best Tulsa divorce lawyer. He was 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 Fellow firm and Tulsa divorce lawyers M. Shane Henry, T. Luke Barteaux and Aaron D. Bundy have each been selected as Super Lawyers® Rising Stars™

In addition to being an elite Tulsa divorce law firm, Fry & Elder is well versed in criminal law, immigration law and personal injury law. The firm recently hired Katie Egan, Lorena Rivas and Melissa Fell to help round out the staff. Contact Fry & Elder today to set up a personal consultation with a proven Tulsa trial lawyer.

Tulsa Divorce Lawyers offer holiday season tips

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For many, the holidays are an eagerly anticipated time of the year. They are a great time for families to come together to celebrate one another, their faith and the upcoming New Year. While this is the case for many, it’s not for some people out there, particularly for those who have recently gone through a Tulsa divorce and will have to coordinate child custody during the holiday season for the first time. The Tulsa divorce lawyers of Fry & Elder recognize this and wish to help provide you with a few Do’s and Don’ts to help your through this holiday season.

Do take some time to discuss the holidays with your children

Once the holiday schedule has been finalized between your ex-spouse and you, talk to your children about where they will be when and on which day. Quite often, children benefit from knowing what their schedule will be like in advance so that they can have a better understanding of how the holidays will work.

Do try and be accommodating and understanding with your ex-spouse

While it is important to review and follow your custody order, something might come up last minute that requires a little flexibility on you part. If it is your ex that needs you to be a little more flexible, it is important that you keep in mind that one day you might need the favor returned. Ultimately, you need to remember your children and how memorable the holidays are to them. The smoother things go, the better for all parties.

Don’t be scared of trying something new out this holiday season

True, tradition plays a big role in how a family celebrates the holidays, but there is nothing wrong with incorporating something new this year. This might entail a special Christmas outing (looking at lights, bowling or a movie) or trying out a new dish or recipe. Maybe this Christmas isn’t your year to have the children so you assign a special Christmas day for them and you this year.

Don’t place an overwhelming importance on having the “actual” holiday

Of course, it would be great to have you children wake up on your home Christmas morning, but it does not make or break the holiday or the time you will be spending together. Just like they are for you, the holidays are about much more than the actual. There are not many children out there who will have any problems opening presents on two separate occasions this Christmas.

Experience the Fry & Elder Difference

If you are having a child custody issue this holiday season or any other time of the year, don’t hesitate to contact the Tulsa divorce lawyers at Fry & Elder. For over 40 years, our firm has been identified as a premier family law firm in Tulsa and throughout the United States.

The U.S. News & World Report has put Fry & Elder on its exclusive list of Best Law Firms from 2014-2016. Tulsa divorce lawyer Robert G “Hap” Fry was 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 Fellow firm and Tulsa divorce lawyers M. Shane Henry, T. Luke Barteaux and Aaron D. Bundy have each been selected as Super Lawyers® Rising Stars™

In addition to Tulsa family law, Fry & Elder is well versed in criminal law, immigration law and personal injury law. The firm recently hired Katie Egan, Lorena Rivas and Melissa Fell to help round out the staff. Contact Fry & Elder today to set up a personal consultation with a proven Tulsa trial lawyer.

Tulsa divorce lawyers published by OBA

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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 Tulsa divorce lawyers at Fry & Elder continue to raise the bar and add to the firm’s rich history of excellence.

Fry & Elder attorneys and Tulsa divorce lawyers M. Shane Henry and Aaron D. Bundy recently combined their legal expertise and collaborated together to write an article that was published in this month’s edition of the Oklahoma Bar Journal, which is the official member publication of the Oklahoma Bar Association.

The article, which you CAN READ HERE, is titled “Privilege and Work-Product Considerations for Using an Expert as a Consultant” and focuses on a number of issues, including: attorney-client privilege and the use of third-party experts.

 “As trial lawyers, these are both very important and crucial aspects in the legal profession,” Henry said. “We have extensive knowledge about attorney-client privilege, and when and how to use third-party experts, but conveying it in a journal article was something that was a little different for us. It was a great experience, and we want to thank the Oklahoma Bar Association for the opportunity.”

Typically, the Tulsa divorce lawyers of Fry & Elder are usually the ones being written about, as evidenced by the firm being featured in six different articles this year alone by some of the most prominent media publications in Oklahoma. These include the following

“We’ve been very fortunate to have a good relationship with our local media,” Bundy said. We respect and admire what they do on a day-to-day basis. One of our goals as attorneys is to have more of our work published and reviewed, but we’re not looking to change our day jobs. We’re a lot better in the courtroom.”

Experience the Fry & Elder Difference

The Tulsa divorce lawyers of Fry & Elder not only make up one of the most decorated legal teams in the state, but in the country. Tulsa divorce lawyers Robert G “Hap” Fry Jr., James R. Elder, Henry, and Bundy are AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rated 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.

T. Luke Barteaux, along with 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 from 2014-2016. The firm recently hired attorneys Katie Egan, Lorena Rivas and Melissa Fell 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 divorce 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 divorce lawyers give insight for those in their 20s

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No matter your age, going through a divorce at any stage in your life is a difficult thing to endure. This is particularly true for those in their 20s. The Tulsa divorce lawyers of Fry & Elder understand and empathize with those who find themselves in the position of going through a divorce in their 20s and wish to provide you with some insight to help you through the process.

What to expect

Many people in this age range who have been through or are in the process of going through a divorce often feel that there is a stigma that comes from having a marriage end after a short time frame. The fact of the matter is whether you are 25 or 55, and you are going through a divorce, your marriage most likely was not a happy and healthy experience.  While you should feel confident with your decision to move forward with your life and transition into a better and healthier place, there likely will be a lot of emotions that will you will associate and find yourself going through upon separating from your spouse. These might include but are not limited to:

  • Anger
  • Embarrassment
  • Failure
  • Happiness
  • Relief

What to do

As you can see, these emotions represent many different ranges and levels. Whether you feel happy or angry, it is important that you have an outlet to voice how you feel. Experienced Tulsa divorce lawyers and family counselors are trained to provide a lending ear and give you sound advice to help you best navigate you through your divorce. It is important not just seek help from family and friends, but also those you have hired to help you expedite your divorce because your divorce settlement and any child custody case you are involved with is something that, more than likely, will affect your life for years to come. How you best manage it will go a long way in helping you get to the place you want to be in life.

Experience the Fry & Elder Difference

If you are in a difficult and unhealthy marriage and are considering a divorce, your best course of initial action would be to contact a team of experienced Tulsa divorce lawyers. The Tulsa divorce lawyers of Fry & Elder are not just some of the most highly regarded in the state but in the country.  Robert G “Hap” Fry Jr. was named Lawyer of the Year for Family Law in Tulsa for 2016 by Best Lawyers® and has been honored as an Oklahoma Super Lawyer® every year since 2007. Fellow Fry & Elder divorce lawyers 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™.

These five have collectively helped the Tulsa family law firm of Fry & Elder garner national attention. The firm made the U.S. News and World Report’s list of Best Law Firms for 2016, marking the third consecutive year the Fry & Elder has garnered that illustrious honor. Fry & Elder also recently brought in experienced family law attorneys 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. Contact Fry & Elder today to set up a personal consultation with an experienced Tulsa divorce lawyer.

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