Biography

John Hermes is a veteran trial lawyer whose practice encompasses all forms of business-related litigation, including the prosecution and defense of cases involving banking, insurance coverage, franchises, healthcare, oil and gas, products liability, real estate transactions, securities, taxes, trusts, trademarks, and other commercial controversies.

John is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and an elected member of The American Law Institute.  His achievements as a trial lawyer have earned him inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America (Bet-the-Company Litigation and Commercial Litigation), the Chambers USA’s Guide to America’s Leading Lawyers for Business (Litigation), Legal Media Group's Guide to the Leading US Litigation Lawyers, and Oklahoma Super Lawyers, where he was named to its prestigious list of "Top 10 Oklahoma Lawyers." 

In 2006, he was recognized for his professional and civic contributions to the state by being named to the Journal Record's list of Leadership in Law honorees. In 2007, the Oklahoma Bar Association honored him with its "Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award."

John previously served as the firm's managing director for six years.

Prior to entering law school, John served in the U.S. Army as a captain in military intelligence for four years.

Representative Experience Representation of individuals and companies in business and commercial litigation and arbitration. Representation of numerous banks in lender liability and regulatory disputes. Representation of energy companies in various oil and gas related disputes. Representation of both franchisors and franchisees in franchise disputes. Representation of hospitals and other healthcare organizations in business and regulatory disputes. Representation of individuals and businesses in insurance coverage disputes. Representation of wholesale food distributors in various contract and employment disputes. Defense of businesses in securities class action and derivative lawsuits.

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