Oklahoma City, OK commercial litigation attorney Reggie Whitten discusses the firm’s experience in complex litigation. He notes that while not every case is complex, a significant portion of the litigation he handles involves intricate legal and factual issues. Many of these cases are referred by other attorneys who encounter obstacles in attempting to resolve them. The more complex matters often involve massive amounts of documentation, sometimes requiring millions of documents to be organized in an electronic database for efficient searching and analysis.

For example, his team handled a securities derivative case against Sandridge that spanned several years and ultimately settled. It is considered the largest securities derivative case in Oklahoma. Additionally, they represented the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations in a case against the federal government over mismanagement of tribal lands. This matter involved extensive depositions nationwide and millions of documents, culminating in a $186 million settlement—one of the largest of its kind.

The team also has considerable experience in medical products liability cases. Having previously served as regional counsel for Biomet, a manufacturer of artificial hips and knees, he transitioned to representing plaintiffs in similar matters. Recently, he handled a case involving a defective diabetes insulin pump, which was believed to have contributed to a client’s death.

The breadth of these cases—from securities litigation to medical product liability—demands mastery of both factual detail and legal principle. Skilled young lawyers play a critical role, particularly in legal research and writing. Success requires not only a thorough understanding of the facts but also the ability to present the law effectively to judges and juries in a manner that is both clear and compelling.