Tradition of Excellence:

Elias, Books, Brown & Nelson was founded upon, and adheres to, the principles of providing an excellent legal product, paying attention to the client and offering a cost effective practical solution to the client’s needs.  The firm has a strong tradition in the areas of oil and gas law, property tax, corporate law, commercial law and litigation.  Several of the firm’s senior attorneys have been practicing together in excess of twenty years. Their expertise provides a unique synergy in addressing our clients’ needs.

Industry Leading Representation:

Oil and Gas Law: The firm’s oil and gas practice has the resources to handle issues ranging from large scale acquisitions and divestitures to complex litigation arising over environmental and exploration and production issues. The firm has one of the most experienced and knowledgeable groups of title attorneys in Oklahoma. In addition, the firm boasts one of the largest and most successful Corporation Commission practices in the State.  The firm’s commitment to legal excellence and service to its energy clients has resulted in a client base that includes, among others, many of Oklahoma’s premier energy companies and some of the top energy companies in the country.

Property Tax and State and Local Taxation: Our team of tax litigation attorneys tackle complex and cutting edge issues concerning the valuation of utilities, refineries, pipelines and other commercial/industrial properties. The firm is also very active in tax exemption and tax legislation issues.

Commercial/Bankruptcy:  The firm’s commercial practice has expanded to include the representation of creditors and commercial lending institutions in many facets of bankruptcy litigation, collections and foreclosures. Additionally, our commercial attorneys represent both lenders and borrowers in commercial and consumer loan transactions.

Corporate/Business Litigation: The firm’s corporate/business practice includes representing businesses in all aspects of organization, expansion, dissolution and mergers and acquisitions. In addition, our experience in other practice areas allows us to provide counseling to assist business with day to day issues such as employment matters, business planning, tax issues and corporate governance.  Anchoring this practice is the firm’s collective litigation experience, which ensures that our clients receive complete representation in all business matters.

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The firm has seen steady growth in order to ensure that our clients’ needs are met on an ever broadening front, while remaining committed to providing the best possible legal solution in a cost efficient and practical manner.