Atty. Gary D. Allison

Atty. Gary D. Allison

Concurrent Employment: - Vice Dean of the University of Tulsa College of Law and Professor of Law - Fellow of the Sustainable Energy & Resources Law Program (SERL) - Faculty Advisor to the Public Interest Law Society and Director of the Public Policy Certificate Program Selected Professional Experience: - Admitted to practice in Oklahoma - Lead counsel on five State Supreme Court cases Selected Presentations & Publications: “Democracy DeLayed: The High Court Distorts Voting Rights Principles to Thwart Partially the Texas Republican Gerrymander,” 42 Tulsa L. Rev. 605-679 (2007) “Protecting Our

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About Gary D. Allison at a Glance

Gary D. Allison is an Of Counsel based in Basalt, Colorado, practicing at Patrick Miller Noto P.C.. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on civil rights. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma (1973). Educated at Columbia University (LL.M. University, 1976) and University of Tulsa (B.S., 1968). Serves clients in Basalt, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About Gary D. Allison

Concurrent Employment

  • - Vice Dean of the University of Tulsa College of Law and Professor of Law - Fellow of the Sustainable Energy & Resources Law Program (SERL) - Faculty Advisor to the Public Interest Law Society and Director of the Public Policy Certificate Program Selected Professional Experience: - Admitted to practice in Oklahoma - Lead counsel on five State Supreme Court cases Selected Presentations & Publications: “Democracy DeLayed: The High Court Distorts Voting Rights Principles to Thwart Partially the Texas Republican Gerrymander,” 42 Tulsa L. Rev. 605-679 (2007) “Protecting Our Nation’s Political Duopoly: The Supremes Spoil the Libertarian’s Party,” 41 Tulsa L. Rev. 291-240 (2005) “Sanctioning Sodomy: The Supreme Court Liberates Gay Sex and Limits State Power to Vindicate the Moral Sentiments of the People,” 39 Tulsa L. Rev. 95-153 (2003) “School Vouchers: The Educational Silver Bullet or an Ideological Blank Round?” 38 Tulsa L. Rev. 329-361 (2002) “Prelude to a Church-State: The Supremes set the Stage for Faith-Based Initiatives,” 37 Tulsa L. Rev. 111 (2001). available at HeinOnline, LexisNexis™, Westlaw “Protecting Party Purity in the Selection of Nominees for Public Office: The Supreme Court Strikes Down California’s Blanket Primaries and Endanger the Open Primaries of Many States,” 36 Tulsa L. J. 59 (2000). available at HeinOnline, LexisNexis™ , Westlaw “The Cultural War over NEA Funding: Illogical Statutory Deconstruction Erodes Expressive Freedom,” 34 Tulsa L.J. 233 (1999). available at HeinOnline, LexisNexis™ , Westlaw “The Cyberwar of 1997: Timidity and Sophistry at the First Amendment Front,” 33 Tulsa L.J. 103 (1997). available at HeinOnline, LexisNexis™ , Westlaw “Free Speech, Indecency and the Electronic Media: The Fragmentation of the Supreme Court,” 32 Tulsa L.J. 403 (1997). available at HeinOnline, LexisNexis™ , Westlaw CLE Presentation, “Riparianism in Oklahoma: A Mountain or a Molehill” (Nov. 1997). “Backlash: The Court Protects the Entrenched Advantages of the Majority” with help from Louis Bullock, 31 Tulsa L.J. 425 (1996). available at HeinOnline, LexisNexis™ , Westlaw Franco-American Charolaise: “The Never Ending Story,” 30 Tulsa L.J. 1 (1994). available at LexisNexis™, Westlaw CLE Presentation, “Water Wars: The Return of the Riparian: A Renewed Focus on Water Rights” (U. of Tulsa College of Law, Mar. 18, 1994). “Survey of Oklahoma Water Law, in 6 Waters and Water Rights” 687-698 (R
  • Beck, ed., updated ed., Bobbs-Merrill 1994). “Natural Gas Prorationing v

Take-or-Pay

  • The Risk-shifting Battle Continues,” 1988-89 Preview 229 (1989). “Explorvelopment: A Theoretical Hybrid Looking for Fertile Legal Soil in an Unfertile Economy,” 39th Institute on Oil & Gas Law & Taxation 9.1-9.29 (1988). “The Prorationing of Natural Gas in Oklahoma,” 57 U. Col
  • L. Rev. 169 (1986). “Railroad Employees and Amtrak: The Free Ride May Continue,” 1984-85 Preview 370 (1985)

Imprudent Power Construction Projects

The Malaise of Traditional Public Utility Policies, 13 Hofstra L. Rev. 507 (1985). available at HeinOnline, LexisNexis™, Westlaw, Ratable Taking v

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Hijinks in the Gas Patch, 1985-86 Preview 133 (1985)

Natural Gas Pricing

The Eternal Debate, 37 Baylor L. Rev. 1 (1985)

Energy Sectionalism

  • Economic Origins and Legal Responses, 38 Sw
  • L.J. 703 (1984). available at Westlaw Western Water Law (Institute for Energy Development 1982)
  • Regulation of Oil and Gas Profits: A Primer (Institute for Energy Development 1981)

Economic Regulation

  • Energy, Transportation and Utilities, with Richard J. Pierce & Patrick H. Martin. (Michie Bobbs-Merrill 1980)
  • Implementing the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 in Oklahoma, with John Lowe and Mary House. (National Energy Law & Policy Inst., 1980)
  • Judging the Prudence of Constructing Nuclear Power Plants: A Report to the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, 15 Tulsa L.J. 262 (1979). available at HeinOnline The Legal and Regulatory Issues of Transporting Coal by Slurry Pipeline, II Coal Slurry Task Reports, pt. 2 (U.S
  • Office of Technology Assessment 1978)

Practice Areas Explained

Gary D. Allison's Areas of Legal Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gary D. Allison handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Basalt.

Civil Rights in Basalt

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Jurisdictional Context

Why Local Counsel Matters in Basalt

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

Basalt Courts and Legal Process

Choosing a Basalt-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.

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Frequently Asked

Common Questions About Gary D. Allison

Where is Gary D. Allison's law office located?
Gary D. Allison's law practice is located in Basalt, Colorado. The firm is Patrick Miller Noto P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gary D. Allison handle?
Gary D. Allison focuses on civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
How long has Gary D. Allison practiced law?
Gary D. Allison has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Gary D. Allison go to law school?
Gary D. Allison earned their education at (LL.M. University, 1976); (B.S., 1968).
How can I contact Gary D. Allison for a consultation?
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Professional Profile

Why Clients in Basalt Choose Gary D. Allison

Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Gary D. Allison's practice in the field of civil rights.

Decade-Tested Legal Experience

Gary D. Allison brings 53+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.

Focused Civil Rights Practice

Concentrating on civil rights means Gary D. Allison's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.

Local Presence in Basalt

A Basalt-based practice means Gary D. Allison attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.

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Gary D. Allison's Practice Areas & Specializations

Education & Law School Background

LL.M. University
Columbia University
- 1976
B.S.
University of Tulsa
- 1968

Bar Admissions & Licensed Jurisdictions

Oklahoma
Admitted: 1973

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