Decades of
experience.
one trusted team.

Trusted legal advisors since 1994, providing exceptional service and expertise in various legal fields.

About the firm

We’re a 35-lawyer firm that handles billion-dollar public M&A deals and high-stakes, nine- and ten-figure litigation.

From our Old City Hall building on “Frederic Dorwart Way” in friendly little Tulsa, Oklahoma — along with a growing presence in Dallas, where we expanded at our clients’ request to better serve their banking, energy, and oil & gas operations across Texas. That may sound unlikely — but it’s true.

For more than 30 years, Dorwart has served as primary outside counsel to some of the nation’s most sophisticated institutions — including Oklahoma’s largest financial institution, major regional banking organizations, leading energy producers, and one of the nation’s largest community foundations.

Our cherished long-term clients include gold-star, blue-chip, household names like:

  • Argonaut Private Equity
  • Bank of Oklahoma
  • Bank of Texas
  • BOK Financial
  • BOK Financial Securities
  • Deutsche Bank
  • Francis Renewable
  • Energy
  • George Kaiser Family
  • Foundation
  • JP Morgan Chase Bank
  • Kaiser-Francis Oil
  • Company
  • Tulsa Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Tulsa Stadium Trust

Hundreds of companies like these have long trusted us to handle the type and tier of work typically sent to 1,000-lawyer firms in New York and other major markets:

  • Billion-dollar mergers and acquisitions
  • Public company securities matters and SEC filings
  • Federal Reserve and OCC regulatory approvals
  • Complex, high-exposure litigation and trial work
  • Energy, infrastructure, and large-scale commercial transactions


This is not a positioning statement. It is a track record.

Dorwart has advised on many transactions exceeding $1 billion, guided clients through complex federal regulatory processes, and served as lead counsel in bet-the-company litigation across the country — all from a lean, highly experienced team.

We’ve simply never talked much about it.

For decades, Dorwart operated with a deliberate low profile. Our clients value discretion. They expect results, not publicity. We have not focused on rankings, directories, or marketing campaigns. Our growth has come from long-standing relationships, repeat engagements, and quiet trust earned over time.

That approach has shaped who we are.

When you represent sophisticated institutions for more than three decades, you don’t need to claim capability. You demonstrate it — again and again and again.

Our clients say they receive NYC-caliber legal work from a small, focused team — with direct partner involvement, faster decision-making, and a level of efficiency that large firms cannot match.

The result is simple: exceptional value without compromise.

Dorwart combines the sophistication of a major-market law firm with the accessibility and discipline of a boutique. We staff matters leanly. We stay close to the work. And we focus on outcomes that matter to our clients’ businesses.

That combination is rare. It’s also why Dorwart has been described, more than once, as “the best law firm you’ve never heard of.” We’ve decided to change that.

As more companies look for top-tier legal counsel without the cost, layers, and inefficiencies of large firms, physical location matters less. Dorwart offers a compelling option — proven, experienced, and built on results, with the ability to serve clients seamlessly across Oklahoma, Texas, and nationwide.

If you need sophisticated counsel for complex, high-stakes matters anywhere coast to coast, we would welcome the opportunity to work with you.

Dorwart Law

“Trusted by Clients Who Drive Progress.”

Our Mission

At FD Law, we deliver timely and effective legal solutions tailored to our clients’ needs. Our mission is rooted in trust and a dedication to achieving the best possible outcomes.

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Since its inception, Frederic Dorwart, Lawyers PLLC has grown to over thirty skilled attorneys. We specialize in a wide range of legal services, ensuring our clients receive expert guidance tailored to their needs.

Frederic Dorwart

LAWYERS PLLC

Giving Back

Our Commitment to Community Engagement and Support

At FD Law, we believe in the power of giving back. Our team actively engages in pro bono services and community initiatives, striving to make a positive impact in Tulsa. We are dedicated to supporting local organizations and fostering civic leadership.

Trusted by Oklahoma's top institutions and businesses