Atty. Robert Guy Gum
Robert Guy Gum is a lawyer practicing oil and gas law, litigation, insurance. Robert received a B.A. degree from Oklahoma State University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years.
Insurance & More Attorney · Serving Oklahoma City, OK · 49+ Years Experience
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About Robert Guy Gum at a Glance
Robert Guy Gum is a Member based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, practicing at Gum, Puckett, Mackechnie, Coffin & Matula, LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on litigation, insurance, and energy. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma (1977) and U.S. District Court, Western, Eastern and Northern Districts of Oklahoma and U.S. Court of Appeals, (1982). Educated at University of Oklahoma (J.D., 1977) and Oklahoma State University (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma and American Bar Associations Mineral Lawyers Society of Oklahoma City. Serves clients in Oklahoma City, OK and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert Guy Gum
- Robert Guy Gum is a lawyer practicing oil and gas law, litigation, insurance
- Robert received a B.A. degree from Oklahoma State University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Robert practices at Gum, Puckett, Mackechnie, Coffin & Matula, LLP in Oklahoma City, OK
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Robert Guy Gum's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Guy Gum handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Oklahoma City.
Civil Litigation in Oklahoma City
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Insurance Law in Oklahoma City
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Robert Guy Gum is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Oklahoma →
Energy & Utilities Law in Oklahoma City
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Oklahoma City
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 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.
Oklahoma City Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Oklahoma City-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 Oklahoma City Choose Robert Guy Gum
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 Robert Guy Gum's practice in the field of litigation, insurance, and energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert Guy Gum brings 49+ 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 and U.S. District Court, Western, Eastern and Northern Districts of Oklahoma and U.S. Court of Appeals, , Robert Guy Gum can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering litigation, insurance, and energy, Robert Guy Gum can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Oklahoma City
A Oklahoma City-based practice means Robert Guy Gum attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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