Reece B. Morrel Jr

Growing up around my father's law office, he never told me that I had to be a lawyer. Instead, he introduced me to a potpourri of bank presidents, big business executives, bookies, brain surgeons, car dealers, chiropractors, circus owners, doctors, dentists, farmers, Harlem Globetrotters, horse breeders, house wives, judges, machine shop owners, ministers, movie producers, oil and gas executives, orthodontists, petroleum engineers, plumbers, ranchers, restaurant owners, rocket scientists, salesmen, small business owners, video game developers, welders, winemakers, and zookeepers - just to name a few. But I soon understood the most important thing of all - they were people that just needed help.

For me, I realized that I enjoyed the variety of the challenges - "eating at the buffet" - since no two days were ever the same. And since I was really good at math and enjoyed puzzles, I decided to prepare myself for a such a career. I decided to become a lawyer.

After graduating from law school in 1991, I joined my father's firm. I did take a brief sabbatical in 1992-1993 to work for the Office of the Governor for the State of Oklahoma. While serving as the Director of Planning & Management Analysis, I designed the very first PC network implemented in the Governor's office. Our efforts also include the installation of Lotus Notes which was featured in a USA Today article in 1993.

As my father neared retirement, I decided to take my own advice and use a limited liability company. So, I started my own law firm and founded Morrel Law PLLC in August 2016.

So, how can I help you and your family today?

P.S. I love my job

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Elder Law

Probate

Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests

Tax Law

Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Cannabis & Marijuana Law

Marijuana Business Formation, Medical Marijuana

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OK-Eastern District

Since 1992

OK-Northern District

Since 1992

OK-Western District

Since 1992

Oklahoma

Since 1991

10th Circuit

Since 1992

Federal Circuit

Since 1992

Tax Court

Since 1992

JD MBA CPA CGMA AEP®

Morrel Law PLLC

2016 - Current

Advise and counsel individual and business clients with a focus in the areas of taxation, business law, estate planning, elder law and wealth management.

Partner

Morrel & Morrel PC

1991 - 2016

Advise and counsel individual and business clients with a focus in the areas of taxation, business law, estate planning, elder law and wealth management.

Adjunct Professor

Tulsa Community College

1996 - 2000

Taught "Introduction to Computer" and "Introduction to Management" classes

Director of Planning and Management Analysis

Office of the Governor, State of Oklahoma

1992 - 1993

Designed and implemented the first PC network for the Office of the Governor. Installed Lotus Notes software. Implementation was featured in USA Today.

Financial Analyst

OTASCO, Inc.

1986 - 1988

Implemented transportation improvements. Prepared financial analysis of 320+ company stores for Senior Management. Assist Internal Audit Department.

Management Consultant

Arthur Young & Company

1985 - 1986

Conducted computer training for Walmart Stores Inc. (Bentonville AR), Phillips Petroleum Company (Bartlesville OK) and IBM Product Centers (Dallas TX, Memphis TN and Nashville TN). Investigate transportation system for chain of retail stores (OTASCO, Inc.)

University of Tulsa College of Law

J.D. (1991)

1988 - 1991

Honors: American Jurisprudence Award for Contracts I (Fall 1988) and Agency & Partnership (Fall 1989)

University of Tulsa

MBA (1987)

1987

Activities: Graduate Assistant (Department of Quantitative Methods and Statistics)

Oklahoma State University - Stillwater

B.S. (1983) | Accounting (Major) and Finance (Minor)

1980 - 1983

Honors: Member of Phi Alpha Delta and Beta Alpha Psi.

Jenks High School

Diploma (1980)

1976 - 1980

Honors: Top 10% of class. 1st Place Oklahoma & National DECA Conference (Petroleum Marketing. Master Employee Series.)

Activities: Student Council Treasurer. Founding member of Speech & Debate team.

Best Tax Attorney in Tulsa

Three Best Rated

2020

Handpicked Top 3 Tax Attorney in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The 50-Point Inspection includes customer reviews, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust, cost, and their general excellence.

Best Estate Planning Attorney in Tulsa

Three Best Rated

2020

Handpicked Top 3 Estate Planning Attorney in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The 50-Point Inspection includes customer reviews, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust, cost, and general excellence.

10.0 Justia Lawyer Rating

Justia Inc

2020

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Endorsed Local Provider for Tax Services

Dave Ramsey Organization

2020

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Client Champion Platinum

Martindale-Hubbell

2019

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National Association of Elder Planners and Councils

Member

2018 - Current

Tulsa Estate Planning Forum

Member

2018 - Current

Choctaw Nation Bar Association

Member

2018 - Current

Osage Nation Bar Association

Member

2018 - Current

Cherokee Nation Bar Association

Member

2018 - Current

Geronimo and Gambling Taxes: The Story Behind a Legendary Warrior Can Prepare You For Tax Time (Strictly Slots Magazine)

Strictly Slots Magazine

July 4, 2012

Taxation of Recreational Gamblers: An Overview of How to Report Wagering Gains and Losses

EA Journal

April 15, 2012

You Win Some, You Lose Some: Know How to Correctly Report the Wagering Gains and Losses of Recreational Gamblers

CPA Focus Magazine

April 15, 2012

Taxation of the Gambler

@Law Magazine

September 30, 2011

Taxation of the Recreational Gambler

Tulsa Lawyer Magazine

April 15, 2011

Federal Taxation of Medical Marijuana, 2020 Annual Meeting, Stillwater, Oklahoma

January 18, 2020

Oklahoma Lacerte Users' Group

Federal Taxation of Medical Marijuana, December Meeting, Tulsa Summit Club

December 17, 2019

Tulsa Tax Club

Federal Taxation of Medical Marijuana, Fall Continuing Education Series, Tulsa, OK

November 13, 2019

Tulsa Chapter of the Oklahoma Society of CPAs

Medicaid Planning, Fall Continuing Education Series, Tulsa, OK

November 13, 2019

Tulsa Chapter of the Oklahoma Society of CPAs

Taxation of the Gambler, Oklahoma Bar Association Webinar, Oklahoma City, OK

September 7, 2011

Oklahoma State Bar

Since 1934, the proper tax treatment of gambling income and losses has been one of confusion, misinformation and much litigation. The webinar dispels many of the gambling tax myths and shares insights into this complex area.

AccountingSuite Core Certification

AccountingSuite

2020

QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor (Desktop and Online)

Intuit, Inc.

Q. My 83 year old father is being scammed and he’s sending money to who he thinks is a 20 year old that’s wanting to marry

January 4, 2023

A: To better answer your question, I need to read his POA and the Living Trust. However, the problem with both documents is that they are REVOCABLE by him. As a result, you may need to begin guardianship proceedings in the County where he lives. A judge can only remove a court-appointed guardian.

Q. What do I do if we need an advance care directive for my mother, but she has dementia?

January 31, 2019

A: This is a very good question, and a topic at a continuing education conference I recently attended.

Ultimately, it does depend on how much her dementia impacts her ability to understand what is going on.

Some people may not be able to drive, but can still understand what is going on around them. I have some clients that suffer from "Sundowner's Syndrome" - they do great in the morning but by late afternoon they start to fade. So, we meet in the morning instead of the afternoon. Problem solved.

Sometimes it is still possible to proceed with "updating" certain documents if there is a change in the "big picture" scheme of things. For example, this kind of scenario could happen if a Health Care Proxy or Successor Trustee died or moved far away.

But, if her condition is very advanced, it may be necessary to have a court appoint a guardian.

From your description, it sounds like she did not previously prepare such a document. In this case, I would recommend that you consult with a lawyer to discuss the specific facts of your case further. ... Read More

Q. My wife has a tax question. Per her divorce decree her and her ex are supposed to alternate years claiming their son.

January 16, 2019

A: I have worked on several of these cases in the past. Usually, the Judges do a fairly good job of making their instructions clear. If not, the Judge gets to see the case again. Not something they are anxious to do.

If it is not clear, I would have your wife's lawyer contact the ex-husband's lawyer to 1.) clarify or 2.) agree to a schedule. If the ex-husband fails to cooperate and insists on claiming the son every year, then it may be worthwhile to have a conversation with your wife's lawyer about filing a motion for contempt of court.

I am not trying to be vague, but cautious. If you get too many quarterbacks or lawyers calling the plays in a situation, it can cause a lot of problems. ... Read More