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Stephen Cortes is an Oklahoma City attorney with over 17 years of legal experience in both the public and private sectors.. Stephen is passionate about helping individuals, families, and business owners achieve peace of mind by developing and implementing creative cost effective plans tailored for each client. He believes that effective estate planning is critical to the financial and physical well-being of his clients. “I am grateful for the opportunity to be involved in the process,” he says.. As part of the estate planning process, Stephen prepares documents for clients and works to educate them on the importance of titling assets to ensure their estate planning documents work the way they intend. His goal is to make this process as accessible, efficient and streamlined as possible so that individuals are more motivated to develop and complete their plan, and families do not have to deal with the fallout from a lack of planning.. Stephen is an active member of WealthCounsel, a national community of top estate planning professionals committed to the highest standard of practice excellence.. With over 17 years of legal experience in the public and private sectors, Stephen has served in leadership roles as General Counsel for Governor Brad Henry, and Referee of the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals. He is a graduate of the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation Citizens’ Academy, a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association, Oklahoma County Bar Association and is a Leadership Oklahoma Lifetime Member.. Stephen’s commitment to helping others includes volunteering and serving as a Board Member of the Oklahoma City Rescue Mission. In addition, he hosts an annual charity event that, over the last 10 years, has raised over $200,000 for children’s charities.

Michelle L. Greene specializes in Guardian Ad Litem work and all criminal defense matters, including DUI offenses, white collar crimes, drug related charges, violent offenses, theft, sex crimes and murder.  Mrs. Greene also handles expungements of criminal records, driving related/licensing issues and juvenile matters.. Mrs. Greene practiced law at William H. Bock, Inc. for twenty-five (25) years when she opened her own practice, Michelle L. Greene, PC in 2024.  Prior to joining William H. Bock, Inc., Mrs. Greene served as an Assistant District Attorney, prosecutor, in Oklahoma County.. Clients hiring Mrs. Greene can be confident they have hired a knowledgable, distinguished and tenacious lawyer. She cares deeply about her clients both in family and criminal law matters.  Mrs. Greene has been appointed by the Court in many high conflict divorce/ custody matters, serving as a Guardian Ad Litem. Likewise, Mrs. Greene has handled, tried and litigated hundreds of criminal matters- felonies & misdemeanors in both Municipal, State and Federal courts.  Due to her prior legal training as a prosecutor and years of experience handling criminal defense matters, Mrs. Greene is able to provide her clients with the resources, advice and legal advocacy they need to be successful both in and out of court.

Born in Oklahoma City, Mike has been with Lawter & Associates, PLLC for more than 40 years. While the practice of law is always changing, Mike is very proud of his profession and the firm he helped establish and grow. Mike enjoys playing golf and watching his grandkids grow up.. Year Joined the Firm:1974. Areas of Practice:Personal InjuryWorkers' Compensation. Bar Memberships:Oklahoma Bar AssociationTexas Bar AssociationAmerican Bar AssociationTulsa County Bar AssociationUS District Court for Western District of OklahomaUS District Court for Eastern District of OklahomaUS District Court for Northern District of OklahomaUnited State 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. Education:Oklahoma City University , Juris Doctor 1974- Outstanding Senior, OCU Law School Alumni Association- Senior Class President, Phi Delta Phi Honors Legal Fraternity. Central State University, BS Education 1971- President's Honor Roll- Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. Professional Associations and Memberships:Oklahoma House of Representatives 1976-1986Chairman, House Industry and Labor Relations Committee. Accomplishments/Awards:Who's Who in American PoliticsPersonalities of the SouthOutstanding Young Men in AmericaYMCA Community Development AwardOutstanding Legislator, United Auto Workers (UAW)

Experienced Personal attorney serving clients in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal attorney serving clients in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal attorney serving clients in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal attorney serving clients in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal attorney serving clients in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal attorney serving clients in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal attorney serving clients in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal attorney serving clients in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal attorney serving clients in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal attorney serving clients in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal attorney serving clients in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas.