Atty. K. Ellis Ritchie
K. Ellis Ritchie is the founder of the Ritchie, Rock, McBride & Atwood Law Firm.
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K. Ellis Ritchie is a Member based in Pryor, Oklahoma, practicing at Ritchie Rock & Atwood Attorneys at Law. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, contracts, trusts, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma U.S. District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma U.S. District Court, Eastern District of (1992). Educated at University of Tulsa College of Law (J.D., 1992) and Northeastern Oklahoma State University (B.S., 1986). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Mayes County Bar Association Oklahoma Bar Association Cherokee Nation Bar Association. Serands clients in Pryor, OK and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- K. Ellis Ritchie is the founder of the Ritchie, Rock, McBride & Atwood Law Firm
- His career as an attorney for the past 25+ years has included: • The Trial of over 75 Jury Trials • Extensive Appellate Practice with in excess of 15 published Appellate Opinions • Experience as a Municipal Judge • Experience as a Municipal Prosecutor • Service to Cities and Businesses in Oklahoma as General Counsel • Admission to Practice in the United States Supreme Court, All Federal District Courts in Oklahoma and the Supreme Court for the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma • Service as a speaker for continuing legal education classes for attorneys Mr. Ritchie earned his Juris Doctorate Degree at the University of Tulsa College of Law in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1992
- Mr. Ritchie’s primary field of practice is civil litigation related to the real estate industry
- Approximately 80% of his practice is devoted to the representation of clients in eminent domain (condemnation) cases involving highways, turnpikes, roads, powerlines, pipelines and other public improvement projects
- Mr. Ritchie’s eminent domain (condemnation) experience began in 1990 prior to graduating from law school
- His career in the field started while working for a firm that represented the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, cities, and utility companies as a legal intern and continued after being admitted to the bar
- In 1993 Mr. Ritchie began devoting his practice primarily to the representation of private landowners against the government and utility companies that were taking private property for their projects
- Mr. Ritchie has represented well over 200 individuals and businesses in eminent domain (condemnation) cases
- The remaining portion of Mr. Ritchie’s personal practice is devoted to general business civil litigation, general counsel services to business and cities, and litigation related to property line disputes, construction litigation, contract litigation and general civil litigation
- Mr. Ritchie resides with his wife, Lesa, on the family’s small cattle ranch in rural Mayes County
- They enjoy their life on the farm where they can decompress, garden, tend to the livestock and enjoy the visits from their children and grandchildren
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K. Ellis Ritchie's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases K. Ellis Ritchie handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
K. Ellis Ritchie is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Oklahoma →
K. Ellis Ritchie is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Oklahoma →
K. Ellis Ritchie is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Oklahoma →
K. Ellis Ritchie is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Oklahoma →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
K. Ellis Ritchie is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Oklahoma →
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 Pryor 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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