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Personal:Born in Longview, Texas and raised in the small East Texas town of White Oak, Austin is now a proud Oklahoman. He currently resides in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Austin enjoys spending time with family, working out, attending concerts, trivia and is an avid sports fan (GO Thunder!). In his free time, Austin enjoys giving back to the community by volunteering/coaching inner-city youth basketball and baseball teams.. Education:Austin graduated from White Oak High School in 2009 in the Top 10% of his class and attended Louisiana Tech University on the Outstanding Student Scholarship where he graduated in 2013 with a Bachelors Degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. After working for a large manufacturing and transportation company immediately after college, Austin enrolled at the Oklahoma City University School of Law where he served as 1L Class Vice-President, was a member of Phi Alpha Delta (PAD), was on the Dean’s List, was a student member of the William J. Holloway Inn of Court and graduated in 2017.. Jurisdictions:Admitted to practice in the State of Oklahoma allowing him to practice in all Oklahoma state, administrative and municipal courts. Mr. Walters is also admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma.. Areas of Practice:General Civil Litigation, Family Law (Divorce, Adoptions, Deprived Cases, Paternity, Child Custody, Child Support), Probate, Guardianships, Criminal Law, Automobile and Trucking Collisions, Administrative Hearings, Employment Law, Estate Planning, Product Liability, Medical Malpractice, Contracts and Personal Injury.. Memberships:Austin is a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association, is currently serving as President of the Canadian County Bar Association, Oklahoma Association for Justice (OAJ), The American Association for Justice (AAJ), Leadership Canadian County, Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Leadership Council.Austin was also recently named to the 2019 NextGen Under 30 for the State of Oklahoma, a prestigious award that recognizes those young professionals who demonstrate talent, drive and service to their communities. Austin was 1 of only 18 attorneys under the age of thirty (30) throughout the entire state that received this honor.

When you are facing a divorce or family law matter, you can feel overwhelmed and stressed by the situation knowing that the results of these cases are likely long-lasting. Having a dedicated and diligent attorney on your side can help you rebuild your life and ease the tension you feel. John Joyce is a caring Senior Associate Attorney with Stange Law Firm. From the firm’s family law office in Tulsa, Oklahoma, John can represent individuals throughout Tulsa County and the surrounding areas.. John attended law school at the University of Tulsa School of Law, earning his Juris Doctorate in 1992. Prior to law school, he earned his Bachelor of Arts in English from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas in 1988. John is licensed to practice law in Oklahoma and Texas.. John brings over 30 years of legal experience to his role with the Tulsa family law and divorce attorneys at Stange Law Firm. He has worked to provide comprehensive representation to businesses, organizations, and individuals across a wide range of legal matters. His practice has encompassed contract negotiations and litigation, real estate, estate planning, constitutional law, business representation, oil and gas, banking, non-profits, and employment law. As an attorney and counselor, he has worked in various legal partnerships in Tulsa, Oklahoma, including his most recent role since 2017. Throughout his career, John has been committed to delivering practical legal solutions and personalized guidance to help clients navigate complex legal challenges.

A leader and recognized authority in the area of dispute resolution, David brings an extensive background of problem solving with over 17 years of real life experience as an insurance adjuster, Trainer, Speaker, and now Lawyer. David grew up in Tulsa where he graduated from Metro Christian Academy in 1986. He received his Bachelor of Science in Management from Oklahoma State University in 1990. After graduation, David was employed at State Farm Insurance as a Claims Specialist, helping people solve issues and problems with one of their most valuable assets, their homes! David has handled claims, both first and third party, from Florida to California, as well as places in between to assist insured’s in recovering from losses both big and small. Through this experience, David received a real life education in problem solving and working with people at one of the most difficult times in their lives. Recognizing that his passion was helping people in need and the desire to help others resolve their disputes peacefully, David attended the University Of Tulsa College Of Law, where he received his Juris Doctorate. While at T.U., David twice received the Cali Award for Excellence, an honor given to the top student in the class, for his work in Mediation and Arbitration. He was able to accomplish this while still working full time for State Farm Insurance. David now brings this wealth of experience and expertise to his practice in the areas of Mediation, Collaborative Law, Family Law and Estate Planning. David has performed his post–doctorate study in the areas of Commercial and Civil Mediation, as well as Family Law Mediation. He has also studied in the dynamic field of Collaborative Law which allows families to retain their dignity and to resolve their disputes more effectively without having to go to court. David is a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association, Family Law Section and Estate Planning Section, the Tulsa County Bar Association, Family Law Section, the American Bar Association, Family Law Section, and Real Property Estate Planning Section, the Oklahoma Academy of Collaborative Professionals as well as the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. David is also included on the Tulsa County District Court list of Mediators. He also teaches the Helping Children Cope with Divorce class which is a requirement by the Courts for parents to attend in over seven counties within Oklahoma before a divorce can become final. In an effort to help slow down the staggering divorce rate in Oklahoma, David is also trained to teach the PREP class for couples considering marriage or who are newly married and the Within Our Reach program for couples with young children. David is married to his high school sweetheart, Jennifer, and they have three children. He is active in the PTA, coaching, Union Youth Football Association, and Union Kids Baseball.