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Brittany joined Comfort Law in 2008, bringing energy and enthusiasm which blend well with Richard's experience. She is fluent in Spanish and conversational in Portuguese. She has a passion for the law, a love for people, and an eye for detail. She will bring that intensity to your cause, guiding you through all legal aspects of your need.

Committed citizen of Tulsa, Brittany is active in many professional organizations including American Inns of Court (Council Oak/Johnson-Sontag Inn),Tulsa County Bar Association, Oklahoma Bar Association, American Bar Association, Tulsa Metro Chamber of Commerce, Tulsa Young Professionals, and the American Bankruptcy Institute.

Brittany has clerked for Magistrate Judge Joyner, U.S. District Court, Northern Oklahoma, Tulsa, OK, The Williams Companies, and Landreth Law firm, Jenks, OK. She has provided extensive research assistance to Irma Russell in her role as former Director of the National Energy Law Policy Institute. Additionally, she has volunteered for Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma.

The University of Tulsa is her alma mater. She earned a Juris Doctorate with Highest Honors in 2008, and her undergraduate degrees in Spanish and International Business in 2005. Brittany also earned certificates in International Business and Comparative Law, (2008) in Resource, Energy and Environmental Law ( 2008), and in Latin American and Caribbean Studies (2005). She has lived and studied extensively in South America, including Chile, Argentina, and Venezuela.

When you bring your legal need to this dynamic young professional, you are assured she will zealously represent your interests.

Areas of Practice:

Bar Admissions:
Oklahoma, 2008
U.S. District Court Northern District of Oklahoma, 2009

Education:
University of Tulsa College of Law, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 2008
J.D.
Honors: With Highest Honors
Honors: Certificate in International Business & Comparative Law - 2008
Honors: Certificate in Resource, Energy & Environmental Law - 2008
Honors: American Bar Association Leadership & Service Award
Honors: Phi Delta Phi
Honors: John Rogers Academic Scholarship
Honors: Jessup Moot Court Traveling Team
Honors: Faculty-Selected Student Ambassador
Law Journal: Energy Law Journal, Editorial Board Member, 2006 - 2008


University of Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 2008
BSIBL
Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Honors: Certificate: Latin American & Carribean Studies
Honors: 2005 Most Outstanding International Business Student
Honors: 2005 Oklahoma Business Ethics Competition, 1st Place
Honors: 2004 Oklahoma-Kyoto Exchange Delegate
Honors: Robert C. Byrd Scholar
Honors: University Scholar
Honors: Cargill Scholar
Major: International Business
Major: Spanish


Professional Associations and Memberships:
American Inns of Court (Council Oak/Johnson-Sontag Inn)
Tulsa Metro Chamber of Commerce
Tulsa Young Professionals
Tennis Competitors of Tulsa

I am have been a trial lawyer since 1983. I have tried cases in Oklahoma, Texas, Illinois and California. I have clerked and written draft opinions for the Oklahoma Supreme Court. I have tried cases in almost every venue imaginable including municipal, state and federal courts. I am a first chair jury trial lawyer specializing in labor and employment law, including workers' compensation.

Practice limited to Workers' Compensation

Mr. Gregory graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration Finance degree in 2001. After graduation, Mr. Gregory enjoyed work as a Financial Analyst for American Airlines and as a Field Auditor for Transamerica. While Mr. Gregory enjoyed being employed in the Financial field, Mr. Gregory believed he had a different calling in life to practice law. Mr. Gregory was admitted to the University of Tulsa College of Law in 2003, and graduated in only 2 ½ years (the fastest a student is permitted to graduate from law school). During his time in law school, Mr. Gregory was a Judicial Intern for the Honorable Sarah Day Smith in Tulsa County, Licensed Legal Intern for the Boesche Legal ClinicâOlder American Law Project, and a Licensed Legal Intern for the Tulsa County District Attorneyâs Office.

During his time as a Licensed Legal Intern for Judge Sarah Smith and the Tulsa County District Attorneyâs Office, Mr. Gregory had the opportunity to observe many different types of Court actions first hand. From Personal Injury trials to 1st Degree Murder trials, Mr. Gregory was able to learn many trial techniques from some of the finest Attorneyâs practicing in the State of Oklahoma today. In addition to Court observations, Mr. Gregory was heavily involved in the Tulsa County Drug Court Program as well as the Mental Health Docket during his time with Judge Smith.

As a Licensed Legal Intern for the Tulsa County District Attorneyâs Office, Mr. Gregory received a special Full License to Practice Law for the District Attorneyâs Office from the Supreme Court of Oklahoma. Due to his full license, Mr. Gregory was handed the responsibility for prosecuting Misdemeanor and Felony cases as well as the prosecution of parents alleged to have Deprived their children.

Upon graduation from Law School, and being admitted to practice law by the Supreme Court of Oklahoma, Mr. Gregory accepted full time employment as an Assistant district Attorney with the Tulsa County District Attorneyâs Office. Mr. Gregory gained invaluable Trial Court experience as well as fundamentals of law practice while acting as a Prosecutor for Tulsa County.

Mr. Gregory now focuses his practice on representation of people seeking help with Criminal Law, Bankruptcy Law and Social Security Disability benefits. Mr. Gregory feels very passionate about these particularly areas of law and has chosen to direct his attention and time to helping people who are under emotional and financial stress. Recent news coverage has highlighted that most Oklahomans could not withstand any significant financial hardships for more than a few months before they could find themselves of needing financial assistance. Mr. Gregory desires to be there for people as they face extremely stressful times in their lives. In addition, from personal family experiences, Mr. Gregory knows how important Social Security Disability benefits are to people and therefore will fight to help you get all the assistance you disserve.

Born: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City University, B.S. 2000
University of Tulsa, College of Law, 2003
Admitted to practice, 2004
Licensed to practice:
All Oklahoma State Courts
Northern District of Oklahoma
Western District of Oklahoma
Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals
United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
Captain, Judge Advocate General Corps, US Air Force, Oklahoma Air National Guard

Jonathan E. Shook is a civil litigation lawyer who, since 1999, has focused his practice on representing individuals in matters pertaining to employment law and/or employee benefits. Mr. Shook has successfully represented hundreds of employees who have been wronged by their employers, and he has done so in a wide variety of contexts, including sexual harassment, age discrimination, race discrimination, gender discrimination, and retaliatory discharge.