Attorneys

Tony Edwards

Professional Experience

Tony is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has practiced in the area of Personal Injury Law for over 20 years. He is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in Oklahoma. He has also handled cases in Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, New York and Ohio.

He began practicing law in his wife's hometown of Ada, Oklahoma after law school graduation in 1982.

After working there for five years, Tony and his family moved to McAlester, where he began working for the Stipe Law Firm. While there his practice almost exclusively consisted of representing injured persons and the families of deceased individuals. He tried many cases against negligent parties including many major corporations.

After working as a partner in the Stipe Law Firm for many years, Tony, Mark Edwards (no relation) and Trevor Furlong decided to leave and start a new, smaller firm that would allow a more personal approach to practicing law. In May of 2006 they began the Edwards Law Firm.

Tony's main areas of practice include:

Automobile Accident
Drug and Medical Device Litigation
Products Liability
Power Line Injuries
Chemical Exposure

Personal

Tony was born in McAlester, Oklahoma and grew up near McAlester, attending and graduating from school in Stuart, Oklahoma in 1974. After high school, he attended East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Psychology. Tony then attended law school at the University of Oklahoma, graduating in 1982.

While in college in Ada, Tony met and married his wife DeVonna. They have five children, three daughter's currently attending college and two sons in high school.

The Edwards family attends Lakewood Christian Church, where Tony has served as an Elder for approximately eight years. He has also served on the board of directors for the McAlester Boys and Girls Club for 12 years.

In his spare time, Tony enjoys golf, basketball and being with his family.