Atty. John E. Dowdell
John E. Dowdell is a lawyer practicing federal and complex litigation, energy litigation, appellate practice.
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John E. Dowdell is an U.S. Dist. Ct. J. based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on litigation, appellate, and energy. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma (1983), U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern and Western District (1983), and U.S. Supreme Court (1986). Educated at University of Tulsa (J.D., 1981) and Wake Forest University (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Tulsa County (Court Operations Committee, Vice Chairman, 1997-1998 Chairman, 1998-1999), Oklahoma (Associate Editor, Oklahoma Bar Journal, 2003) and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Tulsa, OK and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John E. Dowdell is a lawyer practicing federal and complex litigation, energy litigation, appellate practice
- John received a B.A. degree from Wake Forest University in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years
- John practices in Tulsa, OK
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John E. Dowdell's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John E. Dowdell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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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 Tulsa 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 venue, 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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