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 Injury
Workers' Compensation

Bar Memberships:
Oklahoma Bar Association
Texas Bar Association
American Bar Association
Tulsa County Bar Association
US District Court for Western District of Oklahoma
US District Court for Eastern District of Oklahoma
US District Court for Northern District of Oklahoma
United 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 1976-1986
Chairman, House Industry and Labor Relations Committee

Accomplishments/Awards:
Who's Who in American Politics
Personalities of the South
Outstanding Young Men in America
YMCA Community Development Award
Outstanding Legislator, United Auto Workers (UAW)