Atty. Charles E. Geister III

Atty. Charles E. Geister III

Over 30 years representing defendants in business and complex litigation, including commercial and employment disputes, securities, class action and antitrust cases. Has lectured in the areas of trial practice, civil procedure, and insurance law.

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Profile Summary

About Charles E. Geister III at a glance

Charles E. Geister III is a employment, business, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, practicing at Hartzog Conger Cason. Educated at University of Oklahoma (J.D., 1980). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Serands clients in Oklahoma City, OK and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Over 30 years representing defendants in business and complex litigation, including commercial and employment disputes, securities, class action and antitrust cases
  • Has lectured in the areas of trial practice, civil procedure, and insurance law
  • Former President of the Oklahoma County Bar Association, 2007-08

Practice Areas Explained

Charles E. Geister III's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles E. Geister III handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Charles E. Geister III is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Oklahoma →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Charles E. Geister III is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Oklahoma →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Charles E. Geister III is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Oklahoma →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oklahoma

Practicing law in Oklahoma. Legal matters in Oklahoma are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Oklahoma City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oklahoma state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oklahoma brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Oklahoma courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Charles E. Geister III

Where is Charles E. Geister III's law office located?
Charles E. Geister III's law practice is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The firm is Hartzog Conger Cason. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles E. Geister III handle?
Charles E. Geister III focuses on employment, business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oklahoma.
Where did Charles E. Geister III go to law school?
Charles E. Geister III earned their education at (J.D., 1980).
How can I contact Charles E. Geister III for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Charles E. Geister III received?
Charles E. Geister III's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment.

Education

J.D.
University of Oklahoma
- 1980

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business Disputes
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Class Actions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Complex Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Contract Disputes
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tort
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Antitrust (Oklahoma City)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Securities (Oklahoma City)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law (Oklahoma City)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Antitrust (Oklahoma City)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (Oklahoma City)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Antitrust (Oklahoma City)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law (Oklahoma City)
- 2017
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Antitrust (Oklahoma City)
- 2016
Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law (Oklahoma City)
- 2015
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Securities (Oklahoma City)
- 2014
Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law (Oklahoma City)
- 2011

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