Muskogee, OK

Michael L. Barkett

Michael Barkett has over 25 years of experience as a trial lawyer, specializing in representing victims of life-impacting accidents, medical malpractice, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, and civil rights violations. He has tried over 75 cases to jury verdict, including a $20 million unanimous jury verdict. He is a founding partner of Smith Barkett Law Group and has been recognized as a Super Lawyer every year since 2008, named Best of the Best Attorneys annually since 2011, and received America's Top 100 Attorneys Lifetime Achievement Award.

Rusty Smith

Rusty Smith has over 20 years of experience as a trial litigator. He specializes in complex litigation and insurance, having spent the first 8 years of his career defending insurance companies. Since 2010, Rusty has built a successful trial plaintiff practice, winning significant jury verdicts and appeals. His practice centers on life-changing accidents, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death cases, and civil litigation matters. He is a member of the Oklahoma Association of Justice and was selected to Super Lawyers in 2022.

Chris Blankenship

For more than 28 years, attorney Chris Blankenship has been devoting his law practice to providing quality legal counsel and representation to individuals and families in a variety of legal matters, including personal injury claims, family law issues, civil litigation, real estate law, probate, and criminal defense. He is a trusted attorney and judge, known for his dedicated legal guidance throughout Muskogee, Stigler, and Durant, Oklahoma.

Jared A. DeSilvey

Mr. DeSilvey has been a practicing attorney in Oklahoma since 1997. He is licensed to practice before all District Courts in Oklahoma, the Creek Nation, the Cherokee Nation, the Chickasaw Nation, all three United States District Courts, and the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. He obtained his B.S. from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1993 and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Tulsa College of Law in 1996. He is also a Certified Mediator, Certified Guardian Ad Litem as pro bono counsel for deprived children, and is an enthusiastic public speaker in the areas of personal injury and insurance claims.

Stephen L. McClellan

Steve McClellan has over 25 years of experience, having graduated with his law degree in 1994. He started his legal career representing injured workers, then defended civil injury cases and casualty claims. He has also worked on cases involving trucking companies, insurance carriers, construction defects, and product liability. His experience working for the defense provides him with insight into common techniques and strategies.

Larry D. Moore

Larry D. Moore served two terms as Muskogee County District Attorney. He graduated from Northeastern University and earned his law degree in 1988 from the University of Tulsa. He has experience in family law, criminal defense, probate, personal injury, and guardianship cases. He was also an assistant district attorney, First District Attorney, and received the Oklahoma State Wildlife Prosecutor of the Year award. He is currently the Town Attorney for Fort Gibson, OK.

Wayne Bailey

Mr. Bailey is an accomplished and experienced managing partner of Green Country Law Group, a legal firm that offers a wide range of legal services to individuals and businesses in Oklahoma and the surrounding states. With a career spanning over twenty-five years, he has built a strong reputation for his dedication to providing top-notch legal services. Before transitioning to a law career, Mr. Bailey worked in various industries, gaining valuable experience in accounting, finance, oil & gas, information technology, and construction. This diverse background provides him with a unique perspective and understanding of the legal and financial challenges faced by clients from these industries. His expertise extends across multiple jurisdictions, as he has personally handled thousands of tax and legal matters in State, Federal, and Tribal Courts in Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, and Texas, allowing him to effectively represent clients in various court systems. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Bailey is also recognized as a knowledgeable authority in matters of estate and tax planning. As a frequent speaker on these topics, he shares his insights and expertise with other professionals and individuals seeking guidance in these areas.