Warren F. Bickford engages in a general business litigation practice that includes prosecution and defense of claims arising under securities laws, insurance law, antitrust law and the False Claims Act, as well as the defense of white-collar criminal cases and representation of parties involved in federal grand jury investigations and IRS investigations.

Education

• Juris Doctor (The University of Oklahoma, 1974)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (The University of Oklahoma, 1971)

Bar Admissions

• Oklahoma, 1974 
• U.S. District Court for the Western, Eastern and Northern Districts of Oklahoma
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit

Professional Memberships

• American Bar Association
• Oklahoma Bar Association
• Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Awards & Honors

• Chambers USA, 2007-2014 
  • Litigation: General Commercial – Oklahoma
• The Best Lawyers in America, 2009-2019
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • White-Collar Criminal Defense
• Super Lawyers, 2006-2014
  • Corporate Counsel Edition, 2008

Media Mentions

“…. [Warren's] practice includes the defense of white-collar criminal cases and the prosecution and defense of claims arising under securities, insurance and commercial law. A 'smooth operator,' he is credited with being an excellent communicator." – Chambers USA Guide, 2006

"Warren Bickford has a sterling and broad commercial litigation practice, and also undertakes substantial white-collar crime defense. He also has experience in dealing with class actions, regulatory matters and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms." – Chambers and Partners USA Guide, 2013

"Warren Bickford practices predominantly in matters of antitrust, insurance and securities law. He is also noted for his expertise in white-collar crime." – Chambers and Partners USA Guide, 2014