J. Drew Houghton

J. Drew Houghton is a native Texan who has been practicing since 1998.  Mr. Houghton had been in private practice in Oklahoma since 2003 before merging with Foshee & Yaffe in 2011. His practice entails a broad range of specialties, including: general civil and business litigation; insurance litigation; mass torts; class actions; personal injury; medical malpractice; products liability; business formation and organization; and virtually all other aspects of a general litigation practice.

Prior to entering into private practice, Mr. Houghton worked with law firms representing both plaintiff and defense interests after graduation from the Oklahoma City University College of Law. These experiences sharpened Mr. Houghton’s broad understanding and unique perspective regarding litigation and trial strategy.  In addition, Mr. Houghton also has extensive experience with routine legal matters involving contracts, property, and business transactions through his representation of individuals and small businesses. Prior to entering the practice of law, Mr. Houghton earned his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas.

Mr. Houghton’s practice at Foshee & Yaffe will continue to focus on the areas of practice listed above. Mr. Houghton represents clients in all Oklahoma state and federal courts and has appeared and argued before the United States Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. He is a member of the American Bar Association, Oklahoma Bar Association, Oklahoma Association for Justice, and Robert J. Turner Inn of Court. 

In his free time, Mr. Houghton is an avid cyclist and endurance athlete and has trained for and successfully completed a number of half-marathons, adventure runs, and cycling events.


Education

1998: Oklahoma City University School of Law
Juris Doctorate
CALI Awards
Legal Research & Writing
Texas Rules of Civil Procedure
Moot Court
Honors Board Member
Participant by Honorary Invitation

1992: Texas Christian University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Dean's List
Southwest Literature Contest Award
Nancy Evans Memorial Contest for Texas Writing Award
Student House of Representatives
Sigma Nu International Fraternity


Honors & Awards


Professional & Community Service

Professional

  • Oklahoma Bar Association
  • Oklahoma Association for Justice
  • Robert J. Turner Inn of Court

Community 

  • South Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce
    Ambassador
  • Heartland Lab Rescue
    Volunteer, 2007-2011
  • Surry Hills Homeowners' Association
    President, 2004-2006
  • Republican National Committee
    Volunteer, 1991-1992
  • United Way
    Volunteer, 1988-1989


Practice Admissions

  • Oklahoma State District Courts
  • United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma
  • United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma
  • Tenth Circuit of the United States Courts of Appeals
  • United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
  • Licensed to Practice in the State of Washington