Atty. Mary Ellen Ternes

Atty. Mary Ellen Ternes

Mary Ellen Ternes is a lawyer practicing environmental law, environmental compliance and corporate transactions, environmental litigation and 19 other areas of law. Mary received a B.E. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1984, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma City 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Mary Ellen Ternes at a glance

Mary Ellen Ternes is a business, real estate, m&a, estate litigation, and litigation attorney based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in Arkansas (1995), South Carolina (2002), District of Columbia (2003), and Oklahoma U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas U.S. District Court (2003). Educated at Vanderbilt University (B.E. Chemical, 1984) and University of Arkansas at Little Rock J.D. with high honors University of Arkansas at Little Rock J.D. 1995 Managing Editor University of Arkansas at Little Rock J.D. UALR Law Journal (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Oklahoma City, OK and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mary Ellen Ternes is a lawyer practicing environmental law, environmental compliance and corporate transactions, environmental litigation and 19 other areas of law
  • Mary received a B.E. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1984, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Mary practices in Oklahoma City, OK

Practice Areas Explained

Mary Ellen Ternes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mary Ellen Ternes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Estate & Trust Litigation

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 Oklahoma City 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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Frequently Asked

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Where is Mary Ellen Ternes's law office located?
Mary Ellen Ternes's law practice is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mary Ellen Ternes handle?
Mary Ellen Ternes focuses on business, real estate, m&a, estate litigation, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oklahoma.
How long has Mary Ellen Ternes practiced law?
Mary Ellen Ternes has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Mary Ellen Ternes go to law school?
Mary Ellen Ternes earned their education at (B.E. Chemical, 1984); (—).
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What awards or recognition has Mary Ellen Ternes received?
Mary Ellen Ternes's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

B.E. Chemical
Vanderbilt University
- 1984
University of Arkansas at Little Rock J.D. with high honors University of Arkansas at Little Rock J.D. 1995 Managing Editor University of Arkansas at Little Rock J.D. UALR Law Journal
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Arkansas
Admitted: 1995
South Carolina
Admitted: 2002
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2003
Oklahoma U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas U.S. District Court
Admitted: 2003

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