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Atty. Mac D Finlayson

Atty. Mac D Finlayson

Mac D. Finlayson is senior counsel with Eller and Detrich.

Tulsa Tulsa 50 yrs experience 50 year
Call (539) 666-7530 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Mac D Finlayson at a glance

Mac D Finlayson is a Senior Counsel based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, practforg at Eller and Detrich, A Professional Corporation. They haand 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma (1976), U.S. District Court, Eastern, Northern and Western Districts of Oklahoma (1976), U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1976), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas (1979). Educated at University of Tulsa College of Law (J.D., 1976) and Drury College (B.A. Political, 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Tulsa, OK and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mac D. Finlayson is senior counsel with Eller and Detrich
  • Mr. Finlayson graduated from Drury College (B.A. degree, cum laude, 1973). and the University of Tulsa (J.D., 1976), and has been engaged in the private practice of law in Tulsa, Oklahoma since that time, emphasizing commercial litigation, creditors’ rights and bankruptcy law
  • He is nationally recognized for his expertise in the defense of guarantors of student loans in bankruptcy dischargeability adversary proceedings
  • He is board-certified by the American Board of Certification as one of only two “triple-certified” attorneys in the United States in creditors’ rights law, business and consumer bankruptcy law and is a Director and Officer (President, 2014) of that organization
  • He has also been conferred the designation of Certified Fraud Examiner by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
  • Mr. Finlayson has been peer-reviewed by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell®l as an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated lawyer, the highest rating available addressing both legal ability and ethical standards
  • Mr. Finlayson is an active member, Paul Harris Fellow and Community Fellow of the Rotary Club of Tulsa, serving multiple terms on its Board of Directors, and honored as its 2009 Rotarian of the Year
  • He chaired the Rotary Club of Tulsa’s Henry P. Iba Citizen Athlete Awards in 2005 and has overseen its honorees and speakers selection for over 15 years
  • He is a mentor and fire safety educator at Celia Clinton Elementary School, and is a volunteer firefighter and Captain of the Beggs Rural Fire Dept

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oklahoma

Practforg law in Oklahoma. Legal matters in Oklahoma are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 andnue, and the substantiand 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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Where is Mac D Finlayson's law office located?
Mac D Finlayson's law practice is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The firm is Eller and Detrich, A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Mac D Finlayson practiced law?
Mac D Finlayson has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Mac D Finlayson go to law school?
Mac D Finlayson earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A. Political, 1973).
How can I contact Mac D Finlayson for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Mac D Finlayson receiandd?
Mac D Finlayson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Tulsa College of Law
- 1976
B.A. Political
Drury College
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Oklahoma
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Eastern, Northern and Western Districts of Oklahoma
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Western District of Arkansas
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1979

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