GableGotwals Ranked in 2023 “Best Law Firm” by Best Lawyers
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®, for the 12th consecutive year, announced the "Best Law Firms" rankings. GableGotwals is ranked in the 2023 list regionally in 75 practice areas.
GableGotwals Welcomes Back Sid Dunagan
Sid Dunagan has rejoined GableGotwals in the Oklahoma City office. He will work closely with John Barker who oversees the Firm’s professional development and associate mentoring initiatives. “I am excited to have Sid join me in supporting the development of the next generation of attorneys at our firm.
Employment Alert – Class Action Waivers to Become Unlawful Under Proposed Law
The U.S. House of Representatives recently introduced and is expected to pass the PRO Act, which has been described by some as “a historic proposal that restores fairness to the economy” and, by others, “a union boss wish list.”
Class Certification and Liability Judgment in Mass-Flooding Litigation
Represented class of landowners and municipalities in action against state entity for mass-flooding, obtaining class certification and liability judgment following trial. Case settled in excess of $10 million.
Royalty Owner Class Certification Denied
Obtained the first denial of a class certification motion on behalf of royalty owners in federal district court in Oklahoma City in almost 13 years. Subsequent decisions in the district followed suit.
North Dakota Court Persuaded to Refuse to Certify Class Action
Successful in persuading North Dakota court to refuse to certify a class action urged by a plaintiff on behalf of royalty owners in a large production unit in North Dakota.
Obtained Reversal of District Court’s Order to Certify Royalty Owners as a Class
Successful in convincing the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals to reverse a district court’s order certifying a class of royalty owners applying the de novo standard of review.
Representation of Interstate Pipeline in Royalty Owner Class Action
Class plaintiffs sought more than $1.4 billion in damages. Successful motion practice on behalf of defendant substantially reduced exposure, and, following a multi-week trial, client was able to settle for a fraction of the damages sought.