Foshee & Yaffe Law Firm - Oklahoma City / Tulsa / Western Oklahoma

Oklahoma Lawyer - Jerry Foshee and Blake Yaffe

Attorney Profiles

Jerry Foshee - Oklahoma LawyerJerry W. Foshee, a founding partner with the law firm, handles cases involving bodily injury resulting from automobile accidents, nursing home negligence, train wrecks, truck accidents, medical negligence and products that cause injuries. He has lectured extensively on issues related to negligence and injuries result from negligence. He is a trial lawyer who has had jury verdicts in excess of a million dollars. He holds the record for the largest jury verdict in Canadian County. He practices law not only in Oklahoma but all over the United States.

Mr. Foshee completed his undergraduate work at the University of Central Oklahoma, and he received his Juris Doctorate degree from Oklahoma City University School of Law in 1976. Mr.Foshee is a member of the Oklahoma and Oklahoma County Bar Associations, the American Trial Lawyers Association, and he was a member of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Trial Lawyers Association.

Mr. Foshee and his wife, Elizabeth, have three children, Elisa, Jeri Beth and Christopher. He recently became a grandfather to his first grandson, Samuel James Hedenburg. He is a lifelong resident of south Oklahoma City and currently serves as City Councilman for Ward 5 in Oklahoma City.

Areas of Law: Personal Injury | Accidental Death |Medical Malpractice |Civil Litigation

Blake Foshee - Oklahoma LawyerM. Blake Yaffe, is a founding partner in the law firm. The primary areas of his practice are personal injury including auto negligence, medical negligence and nursing home negligence.

Mr. Yaffe graduated from Ardmore High School and received Bachelor Degrees in Business and Economics from the University of Oklahoma. He received a Juris Doctorate degree from Oklahoma City University School of Law in 1977. He is a member of the Oklahoma and Oklahoma County Bar Associations, the Oklahoma Trial Lawyers Association and formerly the Oklahoma Human Rights Commission. He has served on the County Bar Grievance Committee. His Courts of admission are the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Oklahoma. Mr. Yaffe has recovered millions of dollars for the injured people he has represented.

Mr. Yaffe's wife, Nancy, is a teacher for the Moore Public Schools. They have three children; Eliot, who practices law with Foshee & Yaffe; Stacy, who is a 2nd grade teacher in Dallas; and Alex, who is currently a 2nd year law student and is a legal intern with Foshee & Yaffe. Mr. Yaffe recently became a grandfather to his first granddaughter, Sydney Grace.

Areas of Law: Personal Injury | Medical Malpractice | Civil Litigation | Product Liability

Jeff Laird - Oklahoma AttorneyJeff Laird has been in private practice in Oklahoma City since 1976. He has successfully represented hundreds of clients who were injured in accidents. In addition to negotiating settlements for injured clients, he has obtained numerous verdicts in jury trials. After practicing law in his own firm for many years, he joined his old friends and classmates, Jerry Foshee and Blake Yaffe. Jeff continues to concentrate his practice in the areas of personal injury, products liability and medical malpractice.

Jeff graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1971 and received in Juris Doctorate from Oklahoma City University in 1976. He is a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association, Oklahoma County Bar Association, Oklahoma Trial Lawyers Association, and American Trial Lawyers Association.

He has taught other lawyers regarding the handling of automobile accident cases by speaking at Continuing Legal Education seminars at the request of the Oklahoma Bar Association.

By way of appeal to the Supreme Court of Oklahoma, Jeff has obtained favorable decisions which now published case law are further protecting the rights of people who are injured in accidents.

Jeff is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum in recognition of receiving a jury trial verdict in the amount of more than one million dollars.

Jeff and his wife, Debbie, live in Oklahoma City. He has two sons and daughters-in-law, Alan and Angie Laird and Greg and Gwen Laird

Areas of the Law: Personal Injury | Accidental/Wrongful Death | Medical Malpractice | Insurance Casualty Law | Product Liability

Gary Prochaska - Oklahoma AttorneyGary G. Prochaska has been with the law firm since 1978. His primary practice is workers' compensation.

Mr. Prochaska graduated from Carroll College in Waukesha, Wisconsin in 1973 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry. He attended the University of Oklahoma School of Law and received his Juris Doctorate degree in 1976. He is a member of the Oklahoma and Oklahoma County Bar Associations, the Oklahoma Trial Lawyers Association, and Lawyers for Working Oklahomans. His courts of admission include the Workers' Compensation Court, the United State Court for the Northern and Western Districts of Oklahoma and the United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit.

Mr. Prochaska and his wife, Cheryl, have three daughters, Jennifer, Sarah and Katie.

Areas of the Law: | Workers Compensation | Personal Injury | Medical Malpractice

Rick E. Powell - Oklahoma LawyerRick E. Powell is a general practice attorney whose cases involve civil and criminal litigation, probate, domestic relations, personal injury, workers' compensation, and social security law.

Mr. Powell received is Bachelor's Degree from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in 1975. He attended Oklahoma City University School of Law, graduating in 1979. He also conducted postgraduate study in history at the University of Central Oklahoma. His association memberships include the Oklahoma Bar Association, the Family Law Division of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit and the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma.

Mr. Powell has one son, Will, and they are lifelong residents of Oklahoma

Areas of Law: Debtor & Creditor Rights | Bankruptcy | Criminal Litigation | Family Law

Walter E. Suttle - Oklahoma LawyerWalter E. Suttle has been with the firm since 1978. Mr. Suttle's primary areas of practice are social security disability, probate, estate planning and adoption.

Mr. Suttle earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Oklahoma City University in 1974. He graduated from Oklahoma City University School of Law in 1977 and was admitted to the Oklahoma Bar in 1978. He is a member of the Oklahoma and Oklahoma County Bar Associations and the Oklahoma Municipal Judges Association. He was a Municipal Judge for the City of Del City and an alternate Municipal Judge for the City of Luther, Oklahoma.

Mr. Suttle and his wife, Connie, have one child, Albert.

Areas of Law: Estate Planning | Probate | Social Security Disability

Monty L. Cain - Oklahoma LawyerMonty L. Cain started with the firm in 1992. He currently handles cases involving civil litigation, personal injury, products liability, medical malpractice and bad faith claims.

Mr. Cain received is Bachelor's Degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1982. he attended Oklahoma City University School of Law graduating in 1994. He was admitted to the Oklahoma Bar and admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma in 1995. His association memberships include the Oklahoma Bar Association, The South Oklahoma City Lawyers Association and the Alumni Association of Phi Delta Phi.

Mr. Cain and his wife, Michelle, reside in Edmond with their three daughters, Jordon, Haley and Madison.

Areas of Law: Personal Injury | Criminal | Family Law | Wrongful Death

Alex YaffeS. Alex Yaffe

S. Alex Yaffe, has been around Foshee & Yaffe since he was 5 years old. He has worked in all aspects of the firm from being a runner, intern and now attorney. Alex is a lifelong resident of Oklahoma and is proud to continue the tradition of protecting the rights of individuals who have been wronged.

Alex graduated from Westmoore High School and continued his education at The University of Oklahoma. During his junior year at O.U. he had the opportunity to serve the students in the role of student body President. He garnered a great deal of experience from his tenure as the President of the student body. After graduating from O.U., he attended Oklahoma City University School of Law.

Alex is admitted to all Courts in the State of Oklahoma. He is also admitted to the Federal Court of the Western District of Oklahoma and the Federal Court of the Eastern District of Oklahoma.

Donald Kiffin is a general practitioner with the law firm. He practices civil and criminal litigation.

Mr. Kiffin completed his undergraduate work at Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee, Oklahoma, where he was on the Dean's Honor Roll. He also earned a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from the Oklahoma City University where he graduated with honors. Mr. Kiffin received his Juris Doctorate degree from Oklahoma City University School of Law where he graduated 18th in his class. He was a member of the Moot Court Board and was elected to the law school's Board of Governers. He is a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit. He is also a Qualified Mediator and President of the Oklahoma Correctional Education Association.

Mr. Kiffin and his wife, Sherbie, reside in Oklahoma City.

Seth Hendrick has been with the law firm since 2000 first serving as a legal intern until his completion of law school in 2002. His primary areas of practice are civil and criminal litigation, personal injury, domestic relations and family law.

Mr. Hendrick received is Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1999. While attending Oklahoma University, Mr. Hendrick was a member of the football tem for two years. He attended the University of Oklahoma Law School, graduating in 2002. His association memberships include the Oklahoma Bar Association, Oklahoma County Bar Associations, and the U.S. District Court for the Western District.

Mr. Hendrick is single and currently resides in Oklahoma City.

Eliot Yaffe has been with the law firm since 2001. His primary areas of practice are employment law, personal injury, workers' compensation, civil rights and education law.

Mr. Yaffe graduated from Westmoore High School in 1993, and obtained his Bachelors Degree in Education from the University of Central Oklahoma. Upon obtaining his undergraduate degree, Mr. Yaffe worked as a professional educator in Oklahoma City Public Schools for two years. He pursued a Master's Degree in School Administration, until he began law school at the University of Tulsa.

Mr. Yaffe is a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association, Oklahoma County Bar Association, and Oklahoma Trial Lawyers Assocation. He volunteers at the South Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce, the YMCA and tutors in Oklahoma City Public Schools.

Mr. Yaffe and his wife, Brooke, have one daughter, Sydney Grace.

Betsy Brown joined the law firm as a legal intern and received her Juris Doctorate in May of 2003. Her primary areas of practice are domestic relations, family law, adoption, tribal law, civil law and criminal litigation.

Ms. Brown is a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association, Oklahoma County Bar Association, Cleveland County Bar Association and South Oklahoma City Lawyers Association.

Ms. Brown is married and currently resides in Moore, Oklahoma.

Chris Hammons concentrates his practice on civil and criminal litigation, personal injury, medical malpractice and domestic law.

Mr. Hammons received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Oklahoma. He attended the University of Oklahoma School of Law. His association memberships include the Oklahoma Bar Association and the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma.

Elliot T. Everett joined the law firm in 2006 after graduating from Oklahoma City University School of Law. His primary areas of practice are employment law, family law, and other matters of civil litigation.

Elliot graduated from Ft. Gibson High School in 1997, and upon graduation served in the United States Marine Corps. While in the Marines, Elliot served as a Spanish Linguist and an Intelligence Analyst and Reporter. Elliot obtained the rank of Sergeant, and received many decorations, such as: USMC Good Conduct Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, and an NSA Star Award. While serving his country as a non-commissioned officer, Elliot completed his undergraduate work through Wayland Baptist University.

Elliot is admitted to all Courts in the State of Oklahoma. He is also admitted to the Federal Court of the Western District of Oklahoma and the Federal Court of the Eastern District of Oklahoma.

Elliot is married, and currently resides in Moore, Oklahoma.

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