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Hall Estill

Management

Stephen W. Ray

President/Managing Partner

Trent Corken

Office Manager

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About

Hall Estill is a full-service regional law firm founded in 1966 with more than 140 attorneys across offices in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Denver, and Northwest Arkansas. The firm represents clients in local, national, and international matters across numerous practice areas, including media and First Amendment law covering defamation and all four privacy torts (false light, publication of private facts, intrusion, and misappropriation), as well as cybersecurity and data privacy.

Why we like Hall Estill

Hall Estill stands out in Oklahoma City for its dedicated Media & First Amendment practice that comprehensively addresses invasion of privacy claims, including all four privacy torts, defamation, and related First Amendment issues for both media and non-media clients. With attorneys experienced in trial work, anti-SLAPP motions, prepublication review, and coordination with insurers, the firm brings deep expertise refined over decades. Complementary cybersecurity and data privacy capabilities further strengthen its offerings in modern privacy matters. As a full-service regional firm with substantial resources and recognized practitioners, it delivers sophisticated representation that distinguishes it among local options.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Specialized Media & First Amendment practice handling all four privacy torts along with defamation and related claims for media and non-media clients
  • Experienced attorneys including nationally recognized practitioners in media law and cybersecurity/data privacy with certifications and teaching roles

Cons

  • As a large multi-office firm, individual client matters may involve coordination across teams rather than a single small-practice attorney
  • Primary focus includes defense-oriented media and commercial work which may not suit every plaintiff-side privacy claim preference

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