Atty. Mac D Finlayson
Mac D. Finlayson is senior counsel with Eller and Detrich.
Bankruptcy & More Attorney · Serving Tulsa, OK · 50+ Years Experience
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About Mac D Finlayson at a Glance
Mac D Finlayson is a Senior Counsel based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, practicing at Eller and Detrich, A Professional Corporation. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, creditor rights, and civil rights. 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. Serves clients in Tulsa, OK and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mac D Finlayson
- 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
Practice Areas Explained
Mac D Finlayson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mac D Finlayson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Tulsa.
Business & Corporate Law in Tulsa
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Bankruptcy & Debt in Tulsa
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Mac D Finlayson is one of 104,458 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Oklahoma →
Creditor Rights & Collections in Tulsa
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Civil Rights in Tulsa
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Tulsa
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.
Tulsa Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Tulsa-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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Tulsa Choose Mac D Finlayson
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 Mac D Finlayson's practice in the field of business, bankruptcy, creditor rights, and civil rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mac D Finlayson brings 50+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Oklahoma, U.S. District Court, Eastern, Northern and Western Districts of Oklahoma, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit, Mac D Finlayson can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, bankruptcy, and creditor rights, Mac D Finlayson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Tulsa
A Tulsa-based practice means Mac D Finlayson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Mac D Finlayson Handles in Tulsa
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