Deke practices in the firm’s Corporate and Commercial Practice Group. His practice primarily focuses on representing medium-to-large businesses, as well as private equity backed companies and management teams, tied to the energy and manufacturing sectors. He has substantial experience in business formations, mergers and acquisitions, corporate financings, and contract negotiations.
In addition, Deke has negotiated and drafted agreements for exploration and production companies, renewable energy companies, pipeline, storage, and manufacturing companies covering: business and asset acquisitions; project financing; credit and loan agreements and facilities; joint operating agreements; land, lease and easement acquisition; solar and wind farm leases; design, engineering, procurement and construction contracts; and product sales and transportation agreements. Further, he has also represented clients with respect to certain of their international operations in Canada, Mexico, and Europe.
Practice Areas
Education & Admissions
Education
- Georgetown University (L.L.M. in Taxation, 2000)
- Tulane University Law School (J.D., 1998)
- Evergreen State College (General B.S., 1992)
Admissions
- Oklahoma (2001)
- Colorado (2017)
Experience
- 2000 - Present Hall Estill
- 1999 - 2000 Federation of Tax Administrators
- 1998-1999 Reese and Associates
Honors & Awards
- Recognized as an Oklahoma Super Lawyer in Mergers & Acquisitions, Business/Corporate and Securities & Corporate Finance
- Recognized as a Best Lawyer in America in Commercial Finance and Corporate Law
Community & Professional Involvement
- Member, Board of Directors, Oklahoma Education Memorial Trust Foundation
- Former Ad Hoc Member, Board of Directors, 36 Degrees North
- American Bar Association
- Oklahoma Bar Association
- Tulsa County Bar Association