Vanessa Lock is a research and writing lawyer whose state and federal civil litigation practice is focused on the representation of national insurance carriers in lawsuits alleging bad faith, breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, negligent underwriting, and violations of consumer protection laws, as well as in coverage disputes arising under personal and commercial insurance policies.
As a member of a highly experienced litigation team dedicated to defending national insurance carriers against a myriad of claims, Vanessa’s practice frequently involves conducting research and providing legal analysis; drafting motions, pleadings and other briefing; communicating with clients regarding recommended strategies, evaluations and case management; and attending trials, mediations and hearings.
A portion of Vanessa’s practice is dedicated to representing clients in complex business disputes. She also reviews and analyzes insurance policies and prepares coverage opinions.
Prior to joining McAfee & Taft in 2025, the Oklahoma native worked as a litigation associate at several Tulsa-based firms, where she gained valuable experience representing clients in matters involving insurance law and litigation, personal injury disputes, medical malpractice litigation, and business and commercial disputes.