Rick W. Bisher is the son of a construction worker and factory seamstress. As Rick grew up, his father was being pushed up the ladder in his company, eventually becoming Vice-president. He taught Rick to "work hard and always do your best" to achieve your career goals. His father's company moved the family to Guatemala and then to El Salvador, where Rick became fluent in Spanish.As a result of winning a number of personal injury verdicts and settlements in excess of $1,000,000, Rick was invited to become a member of the Million Dollar and Multimillion Dollar Advocates Forums, which are limited to trial lawyers who have demonstrated exceptional skill, experience, and excellence in advocacy.  Less than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members.  Rick was also nominated as one of only 5% of the lawyers in Oklahoma to be listed in the Oklahoma Super Lawyers Magazine.  The Super Lawyers selection process includes peer nominations, a blue ribbon panel review and independent research of candidates.Rick concentrates his areas of practice to defective products, medical malpractice, insurance bad faith, nursing home negligence and catastrophic injury cases

Chris Hammons is a personal injury attorney at Laird Hammons Laird Personal Injury Lawyers in Oklahoma City, OK. He and his team are dedicated to fighting for injury victims who suffered from someone else's negligence. He attended the University of Oklahoma Law School and completed his Juris Doctorate. Furthermore, Mr. Hammons is admitted to practice law in Oklahoma and the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma. Since 2009, Chris Hammons and his team have recovered over $100 million for accident victims in car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, dog bites, wrongful death, and many other practice areas. Laird Hammons Laird Personal Injury Lawyers provides resources for those who can't advocate for themselves. The law firm attorneys always listen to each client's story with empathy. Committing to each case and justice is the core philosophy of our law firm. Chris grew up in humble circumstances, and nowadays, he stands up for the people discarded by insurance companies, big business, or the government. He believes that fighting for the rights of his clients is one of the most important things to do. If you've been injured in OKC or surrounding areas, don't hesitate to contact our experienced attorneys. We'll help you with each step you take for your legal claim. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.

Criminal Defense Attorney Matt Swain grew up with a passion for the law and a commitment to justice. As an attorney, his commitment to helping people through the most difficult times they may ever face is evident in the personal, one-on-one attention he provides to each client. He is involved in each and every case, from the initial intake to the strategy sessions, to the final client meetings. Mr. Swain works to ensure his clients understand all their options and how their case is progressing. He always returns phone calls and emails promptly because he understands the stress and anxiety that comes with being either a plaintiff in a civil case or a defendant in a criminal case. Matt Swain received his undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University and his law degree from the University of Oklahoma. During his time at the University of Oklahoma, Mr. Swain spent a year interning at the Oklahoma County District Attorney's Office, spending time in both the White Collar Division and on one of the General Felony teams. This experience allowed him to handle plea negotiations, preliminary hearings, and trials, under the tutelage of experienced prosecutors...many of whom are still prosecutors in Oklahoma County or are currently Oklahoma County Judges. After graduating from law school and passing the Oklahoma Bar, Mr. Swain founded the Matt Swain Law Firm. What started as a one man operation has grown into a highly successful practice featuring five attorneys with tremendous experience in many different practice areas.

Tony Edwards was born and raised in McAlester and has devoted himself to serving the legal needs of the people in his home area. He achieved an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, indicating the highest level in legal ability and ethical standards. He received his undergraduate degree in sociology and psychology from East Central University in Ada and then went to Oklahoma University College of Law, receiving his J.D. in 1982. He took a position with a general-practice law firm in Ada and stayed there for five years before returning to McAlester to join the Stipe Law Firm. At the Stipe firm, Edwards began focusing on civil litigation on behalf of plaintiffs. In 2006, he decided to that he wanted to create a smaller firm that would give him an opportunity to provide more personal service. The Edwards firm was born that year, and he has continued to concentrate on plaintiff’s civil litigation. His practice today encompasses cases involving motor vehicles, nursing homes, defective products, and oil-field injuries. He also handles Social Security cases and has been involved in numerous mass-tort cases involving defective products. His efforts have resulted in numerous significant verdicts and settlements for his clients. One of his most notable was a confidential settlement on the eve of trial with the Ford Motor Co. on a products-liability case involving the design of a gas tank that ignited. In another, he represented the family of an East Central University football player who was killed in a hate-crime incident. No matter what the case, Edwards brings the same committed approach to the benefit of his clients. “Our logo is: ‘We care. We fight. We win.’ That’s an honest statement of what we do. We try to treat people fairly and give them our best effort,” he says. Edwards and his wife, DeVonna, are active in the Lakewood Christian Church, where he has been an elder for more than 20 years. They are also active in an organization, Shared Blessings, which DeVonna launched in 1998 to provide clothing for people in need. Since then, it has continued to expand and now also provides food, household goods, disaster relief, and emergency financial assistance. In his spare time, Edwards enjoys golf and is a passionate Oklahoma University sports fan.

What makes Dustin and his firm different is the deep emotional connection he builds with each client and the time he takes to get to know their trials, troubles, and tribulations. Dustin L. Compton, Founder and Managing Partner, has obtained Martindale-Hubbell's highest rating of AV® Preeminent™, an indication that his peers and judges rank him at the highest levels of professional excellence. Dustin has handled major litigation cases involving serious injuries, death, class actions, insurance disputes, estate litigation, serious crimes, serious divorce and custody disputes, complex criminal defense matters, and injured children. Dustin has received AVVO's "Client's Choice" honor and Martindale-Hubbell's Client Distinction Award. Dustin has taken on and won against the largest corporations and insurance companies in the United States. Most of Dustin's clients actually become life-long friends because he gives each client specific attention and believes that a key to his success is placing himself in his client's shoes by learning and understanding their unique and specific situation. Read some of their testimonials here. This standard also allows Compton Law to better understand your business and personal life so that we can help to come up with the best solutions for your goals. Dustin has had the opportunity to work for and with some of the finest and most respected attorneys in the United States, he has previously worked with others on some of the largest class action cases. He has tried multiple cases to a Jury verdicts, guided and counseled many small businesses, and focuses on building valuable, long-term relationships. The play-maker you need: Aggressive, motivated, and driven. I am very fortunate to be working a career that I love every day. I love the ability to help people succeed and what truly drives me is the ability to make a significant and positive impact in people's lives. I'm different in that I go out of my way to understand you, your current situation, your troubles, and tribulations. I want to get to know and understand your pain and pressure points so best help. Dustin's results speak for his hard work and the time he takes on each case. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum (winning or settling a case for $1,000,000 or more) Super lawyer rising star 2013-2019, National Trial Lawyer Top 40 under 40, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 National Trial Lawyer Top 100, and has achieved other case results seen here. When Dustin is not working hard for his clients he enjoys spending time with his wife, Carrie, and ten-year-old daughter, Addysen.

What makes Dustin and his firm different is the deep emotional connection he builds with each client and the time he takes to get to know their trials, troubles, and tribulations. Dustin L. Compton, Founder and Managing Partner, has obtained Martindale-Hubbell's highest rating of AV® Preeminent™, an indication that his peers and judges rank him at the highest levels of professional excellence. Dustin has handled major litigation cases involving serious injuries, death, class actions, insurance disputes, estate litigation, serious crimes, serious divorce and custody disputes, complex criminal defense matters, and injured children. Dustin has received AVVO's "Client's Choice" honor and Martindale-Hubbell's Client Distinction Award. Dustin has taken on and won against the largest corporations and insurance companies in the United States. Most of Dustin's clients actually become life-long friends because he gives each client specific attention and believes that a key to his success is placing himself in his client's shoes by learning and understanding their unique and specific situation. Read some of their testimonials here. This standard also allows Compton Law to better understand your business and personal life so that we can help to come up with the best solutions for your goals. Dustin has had the opportunity to work for and with some of the finest and most respected attorneys in the United States, he has previously worked with others on some of the largest class action cases. He has tried multiple cases to a Jury verdicts, guided and counseled many small businesses, and focuses on building valuable, long-term relationships. The play-maker you need: Aggressive, motivated, and driven. I am very fortunate to be working a career that I love every day. I love the ability to help people succeed and what truly drives me is the ability to make a significant and positive impact in people's lives. I'm different in that I go out of my way to understand you, your current situation, your troubles, and tribulations. I want to get to know and understand your pain and pressure points so best help. Dustin's results speak for his hard work and the time he takes on each case. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum (winning or settling a case for $1,000,000 or more) Super lawyer rising star 2013-2019, National Trial Lawyer Top 40 under 40, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 National Trial Lawyer Top 100, and has achieved other case results seen here. When Dustin is not working hard for his clients he enjoys spending time with his wife, Carrie, and ten-year-old daughter, Addysen.

For more than two decades, Phillip P. Owens II has been fighting on behalf of individuals and families in Oklahoma City, Tulsa and throughout the state. Over his years in practice, he has learned what makes a good lawyer: strong research and writing skills, the ability to advocate for clients in court, and an instinct for when strategic negotiations can achieve legal objectives more efficiently. Just as importantly, he knows the importance of making the legal process simple and approachable for our clients. Whether they have a personal injury claim, a family law dispute or any other type of legal matter, handling the logistics alone can be daunting. Our responsibility is to handle the legal problems and allow you to focus on the other areas of your life.

Alex grew up in Newcastle, Oklahoma. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin. While earning his undergraduate degree at the University of Texas, Alex interned with the Travis County Drug Court Program assisting individuals modify their driver's licenses. Alex returned to Oklahoma for law school, where he attended the University of Oklahoma College of Law and met his wife, Tayler. During law school, Alex earned his legal intern's license and practiced in the OU Law Criminal Clinic. He attended the OU Law Oxford program and was a student member of the Luther Bohanon Inn of Court. Alex interned for the Oklahoma Attorney General's Office and for the Cleveland County District Attorney's Office. After graduating law school, Alex was hired as an Assistant District Attorney for the Cleveland County District Attorney's Office, where he practiced for 5 years. During his time as an Assistant District Attorney, Alex prosecuted thousands of cases from beginning to end, including jury trials ranging from DUI to Murder. Alex handled the Community Sentencing Prison Diversion Program for the Cleveland County District Attorney's office, where he grew the program's participation. During his time at the District Attorney's office, Alex regularly taught courses to the Oklahoma City Police Department, Norman Police Department, and Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Alex helps people navigate the complicated and often frustrating process of dealing with insurance companies and medical providers. He uses the skills he learned and honed as a prosecutor to help victims injured by someone else to achieve justice. When insurance companies refuse to do the right thing, Alex fights for his clients and holds the insurance companies accountable. In his spare time, Alex enjoys spending time with his wife and two dogs. He is an avid traveller and scuba diver. He also enjoys hunting and fishing on his family's cattle ranch. Alex volunteers as a therapy dog handler with his dog Bandit. Alex and Bandit belong to the Human Animal Link of Oklahoma (H.A.L.O.), where Alex serves as a board member.

Tod S. Mercer is a native Oklahoman, born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Mr. Mercer graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1984 with a Bachelors Degree in Political Science. Mr. Mercer graduated from Oklahoma City University School of Law with a Juris Doctor degree in December 1990.The Oklahoma Bar Association admitted Mr. Mercer to the practice of law in January 1991. He is licensed to practice law in all state and federal courts in Oklahoma as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit. Mr. Mercer is a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the Oklahoma Association for Justice, the American Association of Justice and the Pittsburg County Bar Association. Tod Mercer is experienced in litigating cases involving wrongful death, catastrophic injury, traumatic brain injury (TBI) and all types of other cases in state and federal courts.