Gary Johnston Dean
Helping You with All Your Legal Needs
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Biography
Upon graduation from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in July 1966, I moved to Pryor, Oklahoma, as an Associate of well known and famous trial lawyer, Tony Jack Lyons. We soon became partners. We had a LOT of Criminal Business, and I assisted in, or tried about 39 homicide cases. Only had one client receive prison time, and that was for a very minimal sentance. I personally tried what is believed the first Murder case in Oklahoma, with a defense of "Extreme Domestic Violence". My client shot her husband to death with a shotgun, in front of more than 15 of his family members. Not guilty verdict, and my client walked free, after almost a year in jail. In 1982, I branched out on my own, and had a very successful business corporate, and general practice. I was local counsel for a number of Fortune 500 companies located in the Mid-America Industrial Park. In January, 1999, I was appointed as a Special District Judge for the 12th Judicial District of Oklahoma, serving Rogers, Mayes, and Craig Counties until retirement in 2010. I resumed my law practice in 2015
Practice Areas
Divorce
Contested Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Consumer Law
Class Action, Lemon Law
Insurance Defense
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Juvenile Law
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Fees
- Free Consultation - By Appointment Only.
- Credit Cards Accepted - Visa, Master Card, Discover, and American Express
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Membership Chair Family Law Section, Oklahoma Bar Association
Year: 1992 - 1996
Description: Grew Section membership from 500, to over 1,500 during my service. Was frequent seminar speaker on comuter issues.
Special District Judge Oklahoma District Courts
Year: 1999 - 2010
Description: Served Mayes, Rogers, and Craig Counties, 12th Judicial District of OKlahoma. Extensive work as Settlement Judge, and Domestic Dockets.
Chair of Family Law Section Oklahoma Bar Association
Year: 1997 - 1998
Description: Received Presidential Citation for Outstanding Service to the Bar.
Professional Associations
Oklahoma State Bar  # 2248 Criminal Law Section (1991 - Current)
Oklahoma State Bar  # 2248 Member (1966 - Current)
Young Lawyers Division, Oklahoma Bar Association  # 2248 Member Emeritus (1999 - Current)
Family Law Section, Oklahoma Bar Association  # 2248 Chair Emeritus (2000 - Current)
Family Law Section, Oklahoma Bar Association Member (1992 - Current)
Education
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University of Oklahoma College of Law J.D. (1966)
Year: 1963 - 1966
Honors: Leo Whinnery Award for top student in Wills and Trusts. Activities: Member of Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity.
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University of Oklahoma B.B.A. (1963) | Finance and Accounting
Year: 1958 - 1963
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George Washington University
Year: 1960 - 1961
Websites
Http://www.garyjdean.com
Website
http://garydean.sharkstudios.com
My Webste
1 Block South of RCB Downtown Pryor; my office is in my home, a 2 story, with a rock fireplace.
208 S. Vann St., Pryor, OK 74361-5216
(918) 824-2444