Jones, Gotcher & Bogan, PC

08/21/2025

Jones, Gotcher & Bogan are proud to share several of our attorneys who have been selected as The Best Lawyers in America in 2026 and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America in 2026. Their selection recognizes their dedication and commitment to their clients and profession.

Tadd J.P. Bogan (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2025)
Commercial Litigation
Litigation – Real Estate

Jack L. Brown (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2022)
Elder Law
Litigation – Trust & Estates
Trust & Estates

Maren Minnaert Lively (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024)
Family Law

Thomas L. Vogt (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013)
Litigation – Real Estate
Litigation - Real Estate in Tulsa - Lawyer of the Year
(2016, 2018, 2025)

James E. Weger (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016)
Commercial Litigation

Patrick Colvin (Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America since 2023)
Commercial Litigation
Litigation – Construction

Morgan T. Smith (Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America since 2026)
Commercial Litigation
Litigation – Trust & Estates

This award truly shows our attorneys’ collective experience and expertise. Jones, Gotcher & Bogan continues to represent its clients by maintaining the highest standards of legal excellence and integrity.

09/08/2024

The firm would like to acknowledge the hard work of one of our shareholders, Tadd Bogan. Three days after this report the OSSAA overturned its own decision. Great job, Tadd.

The player, who goes to Jenks High School, filed a lawsuit against the governing body for high school athletics because they're not letting him play for Jenks.

02/15/2024

Congratulations to Tadd Bogan on his recent victory before the Oklahoma Supreme Court. This is the third time in Mr. Bogan’s career to have a favorable outcome and published case from the Oklahoma Supreme Court. Anyone who knows Tadd knows he will do anything in his power to protect our rights!

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02/12/2024

Jones, Gotcher & Bogan, P.C. is pleased to announce the addition of Morgan T. Smith as a Shareholder and Director of the firm. Ms. Smith has been with the firm since May 2018 when she joined as an extern, then in April of 2019 she became an associate attorney.

Ms. Smith obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Oklahoma State University. She went on to receive her law degree from the University of Tulsa in December of 2018. Ms. Smith practices in a number of areas, including family law, civil litigation, estate planning, and trust and estate litigation. Ms. Smith is a proud member of the Oklahoma Bar Association, Tulsa County Bar Association, The Council Oak/Johnson-Sontag American Inn of Court, and Tulsa Estate Planning Forum. She enjoys being involved in the community with Lawyers Fighting Hunger and Family and Children’s Services. She was also chosen as one of Oklahoma Magazine’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2022 and 2023 Oklahoma Super Lawyers Rising Star.

Other members of the firm are Tadd Bogan, Jack Brown, John Cannon, Patrick Colvin, C. Michael Copeland, Maren Lively, Thomas Vogt, and James Weger. Patrick Waddel serves as an Of Counsel member of the firm.

03/02/2023

Congratulations to our client and Tadd Bogan on a big win!

A former Bartlesville Police Officer is relieved after a jury found him not guilty of sexual battery and indecent exposure. Despite being acquitted, he said his reputation has been ruined and at least one officer lied during the trial.

03/02/2023

The firm’s own Tadd Bogan in the news.

A new owner has bought the Safari Joe’s H20 water park, renamed it Paradise Beach, and plans to rebuild it into a resort style park for adults and their children.

10/16/2021

PRESS RELEASE - TULSA, OKLAHOMA - OCTOBER 2021

Jones, Gotcher & Bogan, P.C. is pleased to announce the addition of Tadd J.P. Bogan as a Shareholder and Director of the firm. Mr. Bogan was originally with the firm from 2006 to 2014. Mr. Bogan then served as General Counsel for a specialized trucking company from 2014 until 2017 when he was then promoted to President of that company. Mr. Bogan left the business world and rejoined the firm in June of 2020. Tadd is the son of the late Neil E. Bogan, who was president of the Oklahoma Bar Association and a University of Tulsa trustee at the time of his passing in 1990. Neil joined the firm in 1970, he served as a Shareholder, Director and became one of the named partners. Neil left behind a great legacy. There are many similarities in the careers of Neil and Tadd, one of which is that they both started their law careers right out of law school with Jones, Gotcher & Bogan.
Mr. Bogan attended the University of Oklahoma where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in 2002. He went on to receive his law degree from the University of Tulsa College of Law in December of 2005. Prior to his temporary departure from the firm, Tadd was selected as an Oklahoma Super Lawyer – Rising Star in 2012, and a Super Lawyer in 2013 & 2014.
Tadd practices in a number of areas, including complex commercial litigation; general civil litigation; trucking and transportation; construction; real estate; products liability; labor and employment law; banking; and wills, estate and trust litigation.
Tadd is a member of the OBA, the U.S. District Courts of the Northern, Western and Eastern Districts of Oklahoma, and the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Bogan has participated in litigation throughout Oklahoma, as well as in several other states. He has also held many leadership positions in small and large private entities, served on the charitable board of Youth Services of Tulsa, and is currently a consultant for Freedom Now International.

06/14/2021

Looking for litigation paralegal with minimum 7 years of experience in like position. Well-rounded experience in state and federal courts, civil, business and family litigation. Must be an excellent communicator, give attention to detail, capable of multi-tasking and maintain a pleasant attitude.

06/04/2021

We are looking for a receptionist, full time with benefits. Duties include:
answer incoming calls, maintain "in/out" log, log incoming deliveries, greet visitors in a professional manner, maintain schedule of conference rooms, assist with light data entry and other light clerical duties as required. Must be professional in appearance, demeanor and communication. Must have reliable transportation, child care, etc., in order to be completely and consistently dependable. Must maintain confidentiality. Must be high school graduate. Some college preferred. Front desk experience a plus.

06/01/2021

We are looking for a receptionist, full time with benefits. Must be professional and reliable. Please email [email protected].

06/15/2020

This position supports 3 attorneys in our law office. The position will have an emphasis in estate planning. A minimum of 5 years of legal secretarial experience in this practice area is required. Candidate must have outstanding time management, computer, docketing and MS Office experience. Must be proficient with electronic court filing procedures. Must possess the ability to multitask and work as a professional team player. Emails only. No Calls. [email protected]

06/11/2020

Jones, Gotcher & Bogan Announces Firm President Jim Weger Elected Chairman of Oklahoma ABLE Commission

June 5, 2020

James E. ("Jim") Weger, President and Managing Partner of Tulsa law firm Jones, Gotcher & Bogan, PC, was elected Chairman of Oklahoma's Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission at its meeting last week. The mission of the ABLE Commission is to protect the public welfare and interest in the enforcement of the laws pertaining to alcoholic beverages, charity games and youth access to to***co.

Jim has served as a Commissioner with the ABLE Commission for three year, and will serve as its chairman for the next year.