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Thanks for reaching out! I am an Oklahoma attorney with experience in quiet title actions, wind farm contract negotiation, real estate litigation, environmental litigation, business contracts, business formation and business litigation.  I graduated with honors from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 2003 and am also a licensed Certified Public Accountant.. Throughout my career, I have successfully represented thousands of Oklahoma royalty owners in class action suits against some of the largest oil companies in the world. I was awarded the Rising Star Award in 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 by Super Lawyers for my practice in the area of oil and gas law and was awarded the Rising Star Award in 2013 for my work in environmental law.. I am admitted to practice law in the State of Oklahoma, the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the Western District of Oklahoma and in the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. I am also a graduate of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy.. I am a volunteer with the Oklahoma County Courthouse Access to Justice Clinic and serve on the Board of Directors for The Caleb Effect Foundation.. I am committed to providing all clients with excellence, professionalism, honesty, loyalty and respect.

Sara Murphy Bondurant is a Senior Attorney at Graft and Walraven PLLC in Oklahoma City. Her practice includes estate planning, elder law and Medicaid planning, special needs planning, Veterans benefits, tax planning, guardianships, probates, adoptions, real estate, and business matters. Sara regularly speaks to attorneys, CPAs, health care professionals and the public about estate planning and elder law. As a former caregiver herself, Sara is a passionate advocate for her clients.. Sara is a member of the State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma County and American Bar Associations. She is licensed to practice in all district and federal courts in Oklahoma and is a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association Estate Planning and Tax divisions. Sara graduated from East Central University with honors and the University of Oklahoma School of Law. She is a Member of Wealth Counsel, National Association of Elder Law Attorneys, Advisors Forum, and the Oklahoma County Tax, Probate and Estate Planning sections. Sara serves as a current Board Member and past President to the Board of Areawide Aging Agency for the State of Oklahoma. Sara is a certified FINRA arbitrator helping resolve securities-related disputes.. Sara founded the Oklahoma County Courthouse Access Clinic for guardianships and probates, which provides assistance to those with low income and special needs disadvantages. Sara provides pro bono crisis planning for hospice and end of life patients. She is the President of Oklahoma Puppy Express and an adjunct professor of several college level courses. Sara is the Municipal Judge for the City of Cashion. In addition, she serves as a Reserve Deputy for the Canadian County Sheriff’s Department assigned to patrol and investigations divisions. Most importantly Sara is the wife to Michael and mother to Jude, Violet and Tarin.. EDUCATION:University of Oklahoma Law School J.D.East Central University, B.A., HonorsADMISSIONS:All District and Federal Courts in OklahomaOklahoma Bar Association Estate Planning and Tax DivisionsOklahomaAREAS OF PRACTICE:Estate PlanningElder LawMedicaid PlanningSpecial Needs PlanningVeterans BenefitsTax PlanningGuardianshipAdoptionBusiness Planning and FormationReal EstateAsset ProtectionProbateMEMBERSHIPS:American Bar AssociationOklahoma State Bar AssociationOklahoma County Bar AssociationOklahoma Bar Association Estate Planning and Tax DivisionsBoard Member and Past President to the Board of Areawide Aging Agency for the State of OklahomaWealthCounselNational Association of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)Advisors ForumCertified Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) ArbitratorCouncil on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) CertifiedCanadian County Bar AssociationRECOGNITION:Recognized by The Journal Record’s 50 Making A Difference, Woman of the YearRecognized by the Oklahoma Bar Association for the award of Outstanding Pro Bono Service2018 Mona Salyer Lambird Service to Children Award – Attorney Volunteer of the year

I graduated cum laude from Oklahoma City University School of Law in 2008, where I served as a Resources Editor on the Law Review and as President of the Women's Law Student Association. I was also awarded membership in the Phi Delta Phi Honor Fraternity and the William J. Holloway Inn of Court.. After law school, I began my career at a major independent oil and gas company where I held the position of title landman and later as title attorney. Since 2014, I have been in the private sector where my practice focuses on estate planning, probate, adoption, guardianship, LLC formation and the preparation of oil and gas title opinions. In my free time, I enjoy traveling and spending time with my husband, Zach, and my two daughters, Ava and Maddie.