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Egan Becomes First Female Attorney at Tulsa Family Law Firm

Before 2010, the Tulsa family law firm of Fry & Elder had just two attorneys on staff, but in five short years the firm has tripled in size to where it now has six lawyers on staff. Kathleen M. Egan is the newest addition to the legal team. She recently began working at Fry & Elder as an associate attorney, and, in doing so, has become the first female attorney to ever work for the highly-reputable Tulsa law firm.

“I think the firm knew it was time to bring in a woman,” Egan said. “They are growing and are taking on more clients and cases. I think that it sometimes helps to have that (female) perspective because you know what they (female clients) are going through and can sometimes lend an ear a little easier.”

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While the firm now takes on personal injury and criminal law cases, Fry & Elder is still considered to be an elite Tulsa family law firm, and Egan should only enhance the firm’s reputation in the legal realm of family law. She brings in over eight years of family law experience through her work on many high-asset family law cases and also has experience handling high stakes personal-injury cases.

Not only is Egan the first female attorney at Fry & Elder, she is the first lawyer at the Tulsa family law firm who is licensed to practice law in three states. In addition to being able to practice law in Oklahoma, Egan also can practice law in New York and Connecticut.

After graduating with her Juris Doctorate from the Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in Central Islip , N.Y., Egan work for multiple New York based law firms – one of which was also a high-profile family law firm.

Originally from Tulsa, she moved back to the area in 2014 and spent one year working for a local firm before joining Fry & Elder.

“I’m really impressed with the intensity and the desire to get better that I see out of the attorneys here,” Egan said. “I like working with the best and learning from them. I wanted to get back into family law, and I wanted to work with the people at the top of their game.”

EXPERIENCE THE FRY & ELDER DIFFERENCE

As one of the most established and decorated Tulsa family law firms, the attorneys at Fry & Elder are committed to giving you the best legal representation possible. The Tulsa law firm made the U.S. News & World Report’s exclusive list of Best Law Firms for 2015.

Renowned Tulsa divorce lawyer Robert G “Hap” Fry Jr. was recently honored by the esteemed publication Best Lawyers® as its Lawyer of the Year for Family Law in Tulsa for 2016. Fellow Fry & Elder trial lawyers M. Shane Henry, Aaron D. Bundy and Luke Barteaux also have been selected as SuperLawyers® Rising Stars™. If you  have any legal concerns or questions, contact Fry & Elder today to set up a personal consultation with an elite attorney.   

Fry, sidekick Badger subject of a newspaper feature story

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Longevity, professionalism and expertise have long been the calling card of accomplished Tulsa divorce lawyer Robert G “Hap” Fry. These attributes have garnered Fry significant accolades and attention throughout his career and over the past few weeks.

Fry, who helped launch the Tulsa Family Law Firm of Fry & Elder, was selected by Best Lawyers® as its Lawyer of the Year for Family Law in Tulsa for 2016. Even more recently, Fry and his sidekick and Aussiedoodle named Badger were the subject of a cover story run by the Tulsa Business & Legal News. The article, which you can READ HERE, was written by Ralph Schafer and was the lead story on the publication’s website for multiple days.

It provides an in-depth look at Fry’s decorated career as a Tulsa divorce lawyer in which he began as an assistant public defender, making $300 per month before going into private practice. Today, Fry & Elder is not only considered one of the premier family law firms in Tulsa, but in the United States. The firm received validation of that when it was named to the U.S. News & World Report’s exclusive list of Best Law Firms for 2015.

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Robert G “Hap” Fry Jr.

The firm had just two attorneys in 2009, but has since more than tripled its growth and now has seven lawyers skilled in a variety of legal practices including family law, criminal law, personal injury law and probates. Fry & Elder will be moving from its present Tulsa location of 906 S. Cheyenne Avenue to a new state of the art facility at 1630 S. Main Street in October that will appropriately be named the Robert G Fry Jr. Center for Trial Studies.

Fry is the fourth Fry & Elder lawyer to be spotlighted by the Tulsa Business & Legal News since May. Super Lawyers® Rising Stars™  and fellow firm attorneys M. Shane Henry, Luke Barteaux and Aaron D. Bundy also were featured by the publication, which is a part of the Tulsa World. Should you have any questions or concerns about family law, personal injury, criminal law or probates in Oklahoma, contact Fry & Elder today to set up a personal consultation with an established and proven trial lawyer.

 

Tulsa Divorce Lawyer offers back-to-school tips for parents

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Robert G “Hap” Fry Jr.

The school year has started, which can often mean added stress for divorced or recently separated couples. The Tulsa family law firm of Fry & Elder realizes this and wishes to provide a few tips on how you can better help ensure that your ex and you are on the same page and are cordial when dealing with your child’s school and extra-curricular activities schedule.

Major in major and minor in minor

Simply put: Renowned Tulsa divorce lawyer Robert G “Hap” Fry recommends that divorces couples focus their time and conversations on the most important issues and less time on the petty or minor issues. Obviously, some of the major issues would be to coordinate to-and-from school transportation from school and extra-curricular activities. Something that might be considered low priority would be to argue over your child being returned 5 minutes late. These things happen, and you would not want to be subjected to a qualm over this if you were running a little behind.

Be flexible

Chances are, opportunities will arise last minute for your child where they are invited to a sleep over or to go to a game. The same could happen to your ex and you. Remember that giving, taking and being understanding will get you a lot farther than being inflexible and adhering to an uncompromising strict schedule. It is always best to put the child’s best interests first, which sometimes includes allowing them to participate in unforeseen activities.

Work together

Chances are you both want to see your child flourish and excel in school, which means you will equally be invested in working and communicating with your child’s teachers and coaches. Make sure all parties are on the same page, as it will better establish the best results and lines of communications.

Experience the Fry & Elder difference

As an accomplished and decorated Tulsa divorce lawyer, Robert G “Hap” Fry has been considered an authority figure in the realm of family law in Oklahoma. He was recently honored by the esteemed publication Best Lawyers® as its Lawyer of the Year for Family Law in Tulsa for 2016. Fellow Fry & Elder trial lawyers M. Shane Henry, Aaron D. Bundy and Luke Barteaux also have been selected as SuperLawyers® Rising Stars™.  The firm additionally made the U.S. News & World Report’s exclusive list of Best Law Firms for 2015. Should you have any questions about family law, personal injury or criminal law matters in Oklahoma, Contact Fry & Elder today to set up a personal consultation.

Same Sex Couples Should Prepare for the Future

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With the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that same-sex marriage is now legal throughout the country, the Tulsa family law firm of Fry & Elder congratulates those couples who are now able to make a commitment to each other. At the same time, as Tulsa divorce lawyers, we also think those couples who are planning on marrying or are married also consider the potential ramifications should their marriage not work out.  The financial implications that could come about from a divorce is something that all couples should factor in and think about at some point before making a legal commitment. Fry & Elder recommends that any same-sex couple in Oklahoma that is seriously considering getting married sign premarital agreement.

Why a premarital agreement

The fact of the matter is, by signing prenuptial and post-nuptial agreement, same-sex couples will better ensure that their best interests, assets and financial issues are taken care of should the relationship come to a close. These agreements do a variety of things, including provide instruction and guidance on what assets the couple should divide if they separate and what type of financial support they plan to commit to one another.  When assets and beneficiaries are not formally designated, gray areas could emerge. By signing a premarital agreement, same-sex couples in Oklahoma are in much better position to control their financial planning.

Experience the Fry & Elder Difference

While same-sex marriage and same-sex divorce are new frontiers in Oklahoma and elsewhere, the Tulsa family law firm of Fry & Elder has always been proactive in staying ahead of the curve in family law dynamics throughout Oklahoma. Fry & Elder was named to esteemed U.S. News & World Report’s exclusive list of Best Law Firms for 2015. Tulsa divorce lawyer Robert  G “Hap” Fry Jr. has long been recognized as one of the leading divorce lawyers in Tulsa. In fact, Fry was recognized as the 2016 Lawyer of the Year for Family Law in Tulsa by the esteemed Best Lawyers® publication. Fellow Fry & Elder lawyers M. Shane Henry, Aaron D. Bundy and T. Luke Barteaux have each garnered SuperLawyers® Rising Star™ accolades and have been recognized for their commitment to leadership in the legal industry.

Tulsa family law firm comments on Ashley Madison hack

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Fry & Elder is your Oklahoma Family Law Firm

Ashley Madison is now a household name due to a recent attack on the website. For those who don’t know, Ashley Madison is a dating website that markets itself to people who are married or in a committed relationship. Numerous media outlets have reported that the hack unveiled personal information like email address and account details of approximately 32 million members of the site. The Tulsa Family Law Firm of Fry & Elder is well aware of the potential fallout the hack could have on marriages and families. Here are a few answers to some common questions about the Ashley Madison hack that Oklahoma residents might have.

What are the grounds for divorce in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma typically is regarded as a no-fault state, meaning that nearly every divorce that is filed in court is based on no-fault bases ground or incompatibility. In layman’s terms, this means that the parties have grown apart and they have differences that cannot be reconciled. However, in Oklahoma, there also are occasions in which a divorce can be requested on fault-based grounds, which does include adultery, fraud, extreme cruelty, felony conviction and other items that are found in Oklahoma Statutes – Title 43 – Sections 101.

Would Spousal Engagement on the Ashley Madison Website Have Any Ramifications in Court?

This is difficult to answer because all circumstances are different, but possibly. There is expenditure not in furtherance of joint marital goals in Oklahoma. For instance, if a spouse had an encounter through the Ashley Madison website and took a weekend trip with a participating partner, this would not be in accordance with furtherance of joint marital goals in Oklahoma based on finances and other things. If a couple were to go through a divorce in Tulsa, the encounter could have an impact on how assets are divided. If it were further proven that the encounter or any encounters neglected any of the couple’s children in any way, the spouse could make a strong argument against join custody being employed and that they should receive more than 50 percent of the assets and property value.

Experience the Fry & Elder Difference

If your marriage has been affected by the Ashley Madison hack or if you have any additional questions about divorce and child custody in Oklahoma, contact the Tulsa family law firm of Fry & Elder immediately. Our firm was named to the U.S. News & World Report’s exclusive list of Best Law Firms for 2015. Acclaimed Tulsa divorce lawyer Robert G “Hap” Fry Jr. also was named the 2016 Lawyer of the Year for Family Law in Tulsa by the esteemed Best Lawyers® publication, while firm attorneys M. Shane Henry, Aaron D. Bundy and T. Luke Barteaux have each garnered SuperLawyers® Rising Star™ accolades.

Bundy and Henry’s Courtroom Strategies Featured in Article

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Aaron Bundy

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
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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.

Tulsa World Spotlights Barteaux’s Acceptance into Leadership Academy

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For the second time in as many weeks, up-and-coming Tulsa divorce lawyer Luke Barteaux has been profiled by a major local media outlet. Barteaux, of the renowned Tulsa family law firm Fry & Elder, was the subject of a recent Tulsa World article on the Oklahoma Bar Association 2015-2016 Leadership Academy.

Barteaux was one of just three Tulsa attorneys selected for this Academy, which will total 22 participants statewide from a large pool of applicants. Click HERE to read the article by Ralph Schaefer in the Tulsa World.

Last week, Barteaux was featured in the Tulsa Business & Legal News for his participation and attendance at the Trial Advocacy Institute sessions offered by the Oklahoma Bar Association Family Law Section and how it has helped him professionally in the courtroom. Click HERE to read the article in the Tulsa Business & Legal News.

The Oklahoma Bar Association 2015-2016 Leadership Academy will be the fifth class to graduate and will consist of five sessions – the first of which is slated for September.  Barteaux learned about his acceptance into the academy last month and said this about his inclusion in an earlier BLOG on the Fry & Elder website.

“It’s a great honor,” Barteaux said. “I’ve been very fortunate to work alongside a lot of really experienced and professional lawyers here at Fry & Elder. Their insight and knowledge has been invaluable in helping me develop as an attorney. I look forward to representing Fry & Elder and working with the Oklahoma Bar Association in a leadership capacity.”

Barteaux, who is listed in Best Lawyers® and is a SuperLawyers® Rising Star™, is part of talented team of trial lawyers for Tulsa family law firm. Earlier this week, highly-acclaimed Tulsa divorce lawyer Robert G “Hap” Fry Jr. was named Lawyer of the Year for Family Law in 2016 by Best Lawyers®, while fellow Fry & Elder attorneys M. Shane Henry and Aaron D. Bundy also have been selected as SuperLawyers® Rising Stars™.

Whether you are in need of legal counsel in family law, personal injury law or criminal law in Tulsa, contact Fry & Elder today to set up a personal consultation with an experienced and accomplished attorney.

Tulsa Divorce Lawyer named Lawyer of the Year for Family Law in Tulsa

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Robert G “Hap” Fry Jr.

For over 35 years, Robert G “Hap” Fry Jr., has been regarded as a premier Tulsa divorce lawyer. Today the Fry & Elder attorney received further validation that he arguably is the best divorce lawyer in Tulsa. Fry was honored by Best Lawyers® as its Lawyer of the Year for Family Law in Tulsa for 2016.

Even for Fry, who has garnered numerous awards and accolades throughout a decorated legal career, this honor is significant. Best Lawyers® is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, and the outlet only honors one attorney per year for specific practice areas in each major metropolitan city.

“Best Lawyers is pleased to recognize the 2016 ‘Lawyer of the Year’ recipients,” said Best Lawyers public relations coordinator Katie Morgan. “‘Lawyer of the Year’ honorees receive this award based on their extremely high overall feedback within specific practice areas and metropolitan regions.  There is only one attorney recognized as ‘Lawyer of the Year’ within a given practice area and metro area.  For this reason, the ‘Lawyer of the Year’ award is a significant honor.”

Fry’s award further signifies the big things that are happening with the Tulsa family law firm of Fry & Elder. For the first time since 1981, the firm is slated to operate out of a new building in the fall appropriately named after the well-known Tulsa divorce lawyer – the Robert G Fry Jr. Center for Trial Studies.

Additionally, Fry & Elder attorneys M. Shane Henry, Luke Barteaux and Aaron Bundy have been spotlighted in various publications this month for their expertise and commitment to the legal industry. Whether you are in need of legal counsel in family law, criminal law or personal injury law in Oklahoma, Fry & Elder has a staff of experienced and professional lawyers in place to assist you. Contact Fry & Elder today to set up a personal consultation.

Tulsa Family Law Firm Attorneys Profiled

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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 Family law firm of Fry & Elder has long been used to the media spotlight, but this week’s events had to be a little unusual for a firm that primarily focuses its practice on Tulsa family law.

On consecutive days, Tulsa divorce and child custody lawyers M. Shane Henry, Aaron D. Bundy and T. Luke Barteaux were spotlighted by the Tulsa Business & Legal News. Owned by the Tulsa World, the publication profiled Henry and Bundy and their work with the Trial Advocacy Institute for the Oklahoma Bar Association’s Family Law Section.

The article, which you can READ HERE, goes into further detail about Henry and Bundy teaching and mentoring other Oklahoma family law attorneys and also graduating from the highly-reputable National Family Law Trial Institute in Houston.

The following day, the Tulsa Business & Legal News then featured Barteaux – READ HERE – and how attending the Trial Advocacy Institute sessions the past two years have enhanced his confidence and skill set.

Henry, Bundy and Barteaux have each been selected as Super Lawyers® Rising Stars™ and are part of a prolific Tulsa family law firm that includes distinguished Tulsa divorce lawyer Robert G “Hap” Fry Jr. – a SuperLawyers® selection every year since 2007 – and fellow attorney James R. Elder.

The Tulsa family law firm was recently spotlighted in TulsaPeople – READ HERE – in April and was named to the esteemed U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Law Firms for 2015.

Though Fry & Elder’s concentration primarily is Tulsa family law, the firm also practices personal injury and criminal law. Contact Fry & Elder today to set up a personal consultation with an experienced and accomplished Tulsa trial lawyer.

Tulsa divorce lawyer offers tips for getting through financial process

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Going through a divorce is not only mentally taxing, it also is financially trying. This isn’t strictly due to attorney fees, court costs, child custody and alimony; quite often there are many more financial factors that come into play. The Tulsa family law firm of Fry & Elder fully realizes and empathizes with those out there who are going through a divorce in Oklahoma and are undergoing both mental and financial duress. Robert G “Hap” Fry Jr., a renowned Tulsa divorce lawyer, has put together a list of items that those going through a divorce can use as a road map to better assist them in getting through the financial process that comes with going through a divorce in Oklahoma.

Get Team of People You Can Trust on Your Side

Ideally, this needs to start with hiring a proven and experienced Tulsa divorce lawyer, who will better ensure that your best interests are protected. Still, as a valuable as having a premier Tulsa divorce attorney on your side is, you also are going to need to have other people in your corner.  These might include having a certified financial analysis that focuses on handling Oklahoma divorce and child custody issues. It also might mean seeking out a mental health counselor, who can serve as an emotional outlet and backboard for you. Family and friends are always important, but you should be open to turning to other resources and not bending a family member’s ear every time something stressful comes up.

Get Organized

This not only will help you be able tackle the process better, it also will greatly help you with your confidence. Once you are sure you are getting a divorce begin collecting and filling away important financial documents if you already have not begun this process. Typically, these include: Tax Returns, Bank Statements, Credit Card Statements and Retirement Account Balances. Try and go back as far you can when collecting these documents, but at least five years if possible. You also are going to want to pull credit reports on both your spouse and yourself.

Prepare a budget based on your new projected income

This obviously is important for a number of reasons. As you embark on a major life transition, you are going to want to try and put together a detailed budget on what you think your income will be. Don’t automatically assume it will be cut in half, but factor in everything from food, medical, school and travel expenses.

Experience the Fry & Elder Difference

Chances are you have a lot more question and are seeking a lot more answers if you find yourself going through a divorce. This makes it all the more important find an experienced, accomplished and proven Tulsa divorce lawyer. The Tulsa divorce attorneys at Fry & Elder are some of the most reputable not just in Oklahoma, but in the United States.

Fry is widely considered to be one of the most decorated, prominent and accomplished Tulsa divorce and child custody lawyers. He has been named to SuperLawyers® every year since 2007 and is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers™. Fellow Fry & Elder family law attorneys James Elder, M. Shane Henry and Aaron D. Bundy and Fry have each received the esteemed AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, while Luke Barteaux, Bundy and Henry have each been named to the prolific SuperLawyers®Rising Stars™ list.

Behind such an accomplished group of attorneys, Fry & Elder was named to the U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Law Firms for 2015. Contact Fry & Elder today to set up a personal consultation with a qualified and premier Tulsa divorce lawyer.

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