Oklahoma

Jeff Rasansky

Trial lawyer Jeffrey Rasansky is the founding attorney of Rasansky Law Firm, known for his aggressive and dedicated approach to catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases across Texas and the United States. With over 30 years of trial experience, he has successfully represented clients against major insurance companies and businesses. He is frequently consulted by news media for legal insights and has authored 'The Insider’s Legal Guide' series of books. His practice areas include vehicular accidents, medical malpractice, birth injuries, and product liability.

Gary Patterson

Wichita, KS

Gary Patterson is the managing member of Patterson Legal Group, L.C., representing injured people for over 20 years. He earned his J.D. from Washburn University (1989), an M.A. in Criminal Justice Administration from University of Central Missouri (1981), and a B.S. in Psychology from Missouri Western State University (1976). He previously worked as a probation and parole officer for the State of Missouri and clerked for the Kansas Department of Administration and Shawnee County District Court Judges. He is recognized as a Super Lawyer and one of the Top 100 Kansas Trial Lawyers (2009-2020), having successfully litigated wrongful death, medical malpractice, and automotive product liability cases, recovering millions for clients.

Matthew L. Bretz

Hutchinson, KS

Matthew L. Bretz is a trial lawyer whose life's mission was shaped by the tragic loss of his sister. He grew up with a single mother and three sisters, earning the rank of Eagle Scout and graduating college by 20. He attended Pepperdine University School of Law and worked at Engstrom Lipscomb & Lack, learning trial law. The death of his sister in 1992 profoundly influenced his dedication to helping seriously injured individuals and families who have lost loved ones. He is a faculty member of the Keenan Trial College, teaching other lawyers, and serves on the MADD National Board. He also volunteers with United Way, Red Cross, Interfaith Housing, ABATE, and the Training and Evaluation Center of Hutchinson. He handles motor vehicle, premises liability, dangerous and defective products, and nursing home cases. He has an 'AV' rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible for professional ability and ethics, and has won over 98% of his cases since 1991, recovering over $300 million for clients.

Tad Thomas

Louisville, KY

Tad Thomas has dedicated his practice to representing plaintiffs in various types of civil litigation, including personal injury, business litigation, class actions, and multi-district litigation. He founded Thomas Law Offices in 2011 and has expanded it to multiple locations. He is a frequent lecturer on trial skills, ethics, and technology. He has secured millions of dollars in settlements and is a past President of the American Association for Justice.

Paul Byrd

Little Rock, AR

Paul Byrd is the founding attorney of Paul Byrd Law Firm, PLLC, with 30 years of experience representing injured victims. He graduated from the University of Arkansas School of Law in 1985 and began private practice in 1988, focusing on civil litigation and product liability actions, including tire failures and vehicle safety. His work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and Dateline NBC. He has also handled agricultural litigation. Paul is a past President of the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association and a Board of Governor member of the American Association for Justice. He has served as a Special Justice to the Arkansas Supreme Court and Special Judge in Circuit Court Trials. He holds an 'AV' rating from Martindale-Hubble Legal Directory, was recognized by Mid-South Super Lawyers in 2011 and 2012, and is a life member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

Mark Robinson

Tulsa, OK

Mark Robinson’s business degree and prior experience with IBM in corporate management complement his business law practice. With this, he has helped business owners for over 30 years with the formation of LLCs, partnerships, and corporations. His corporate management experience has given him an in-depth understanding of corporate contracts, leases, transactions, and corporate training. Mark works to formulate winning business strategies to help business people achieve their dreams of forming and running a prosperous business. He has also taught University Graduate Business Courses on Legal Issues in Human Resources, Negotiation, and Conflict Resolution. Mark’s background in these areas provides the broad legal experience to effectively represent you with a thorough understanding of all of the legal issues that may affect your case. His advanced certification as a licensed mediator helps him negotiate and resolve legal issues more effectively. Mark is a member of the Oklahoma and Washington State Bar Associations, the Tulsa County Bar Association, the Oklahoma Trial Lawyers Association, the Attorney Mediator’s Institute, and The Christian Legal Society. Mark has been involved as a worship leader, as a musician, as well as an attorney in the Christian music industry with knowledge of intellectual property law. This complements his legal representation of musicians, authors, and other media ministries. Mark has been honored to represent Dove and Grammy award-winning music artists and successful record publishing companies as well as many book authors. He has also written and spoken on intellectual property law in the music industry and the role of government in church affairs. Mark has helped many nonprofit organizations and ministries across the United States with 501c3 or tax-exempt IRS applications and representations for over 20 years. He has worked extensively with international and national-based ministries, churches across the United States, and several sports and charitable nonprofit organizations. Mark has personally participated in mission trips with Open Doors Ministry in Oklahoma to Mexico and Bangladesh.