Steven J. Adams, Shareholder/Director

A former Oklahoma District Judge, Adams' practice is devoted to complex civil trial work. Steve has handled a variety of cases in federal and state courts, and before federal and state regulatory agencies, related to the rights and duties of energy producers, including claims of environmental contamination, claims for underpayment of oil and gas royalties, claims related to indemnity agreements, claims asserting fraud and breach of contract relating to business combinations as well as acquisitions and divestitures.

Practices

• Class Actions
• Energy, Environmental and Natural Resources
• Litigation and Trial Practice
• Equine, Bovine and Agricultural Law
• Alternative Dispute Resolution

Education

• University of Tulsa (J.D., 1979)
• Oklahoma State University (B.S., 1976)

Related News & Events

• Fellers Snider Attorneys Recognized In the 2010 Edition of Best Lawyers in America
• Fellers Snider Attorneys Recognized In the 2008 Edition of Oklahoma Super Lawyers
• Fellers Snider Attorneys Recognized in the 2007 Edition of Oklahoma Super Lawyers

Bar Admissions

• 1980, U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern and Western Districts of Oklahoma
• Admitted to bar, 2008, Idaho
• Admitted to bar, 1979, Oklahoma

Representative Matters & Clients

As trial counsel, Mr. Adams has participated in numerous class actions involving oil and gas royalties, insurance contracts, sales of goods and services, delivery of wireless services and property damage. Adams also represents landowners in eminent domain proceedings.

Professional Memberships

• Former District Judge, State of Oklahoma (1987-1993)
• Oklahoma Supreme Court Committee for Uniform Civil Jury Instructions
• Former Chairman, Tulsa County Bar Association Litigation Section
• Oklahoma Bar Association
• American Board of Trial Advocates
• American Inns of Court - Johnson Sontag Inn of Court
• Former Governor, Oklahoma Bar Association Board of Governors
• Former Member, Board of Trustees, Oklahoma Bar Foundation

Community Leadership & Activities

• Member, Board of Directors, Tulsa Port of Catoosa Port Authority

Awards & Honors

• Oklahoma Super Lawyers® - Energy and Natural Resources
  • 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011