Gary M. McDonald - a Tulsa, Oklahoma (OK) Bankruptcy Lawyer

Tulsa Bankruptcy Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

Bankruptcy
Small Business Law

Attorney Information

Overview

Gary has developed a balanced practice over the past 50 years by providing counsel to individuals and business organizations while also undertaking litigation matters for clients in various forums and industries. This blend of experience has given Gary a unique perspective not common in today’s legal environment and culture.

In addition to development of the business advisor aspect of his practice, Gary has developed experience and expertise which mark him as a regional leader in business litigation and corporate restructuring matters in and out of court. Gary is equally comfortable in a corporate boardroom or a federal courtroom and seeks to develop practical and cost-effective solutions to the challenges which face businesses.

Gary is recognized by The Best Lawyers in America as among the nation’s best in business reorganization. He has represented debtors and Official Unsecured Creditor Committees which have successfully obtained confirmed Bankruptcy Plans of Reorganization in many industries, including tier one automotive manufacturing, grocery, wholesale food distribution, petroleum production, petroleum transportation, petroleum engineering, natural gas gathering systems, retail, financial services, commercial real estate, real estate development, steel mill and production, energy producers interests and medical technology. Gary has on a regular basis, represented the interest of investors, lenders, secured creditors, and Committees of Creditors.

Gary is active in community affairs and professional associations, serving or having served as a board member and officer of several civic and professional organizations, including service on the Tulsa Catholic Diocesan Finance Counsel and the Margaret Hudson Program. Gary is a frequent seminar lecturer in subjects involving Creditors’ Rights, and for the past several years has moderated and lectured in various programs focusing on bankruptcy litigation practice.

Awards and Honors

Super Lawyers® Selectees

Gary M. McDonald included in a Super Lawyers® list

Honors

The Best Lawyers in America, Bankruptcy Law and Creditors Rights, 1987 - 2010
AV Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating
Recognized by Super Lawyers of America

Other Sources of Feedback About Gary M. McDonald

Included on the 2025Oklahoma Super Lawyers list

Past Lists

2024 Oklahoma Super Lawyers list
2023 Oklahoma Super Lawyers list
2022 Oklahoma Super Lawyers list
2021 Oklahoma Super Lawyers list
2020 Oklahoma Super Lawyers list
2019 Oklahoma Super Lawyers list
2018 Oklahoma Super Lawyers list
2017 Oklahoma Super Lawyers list
2016 Oklahoma Super Lawyers list
2015 Oklahoma Super Lawyers list
2014 Oklahoma Super Lawyers list
2013 Oklahoma Super Lawyers list
2012 Oklahoma Super Lawyers list
2011 Oklahoma Super Lawyers list
2010 Oklahoma Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education
- University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Leflar Law Center, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 1975
  Juris Doctor
  Law Journal: Arkansas Law Review, Member
Non Legal Education
- University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 1972
  Bachelor of Arts

Past Positions

Doerner, Saunders, Daniel & Anderson, L.L.P., Partner

Classes and Seminars

Frequent Seminar Lecturer, Creditors' Rights
Moderator and Lecturer, Annual Program Focusing on Bankruptcy Litigation Practice, Bankruptcy Courts of Northern, Eastern and Western Districts of Oklahoma

Pro Bono Activities

Tulsa Catholic Diocesan Finance Council
Margaret Hudson Program
Tulsa Thunder Soccer Club (a 501(c)(3) organization)
City of Tulsa Civil Service Commission, Member

Bar Admissions

Oklahoma, 1975
Arkansas, 2011
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Oklahoma
U.S. District Court Northern District of Oklahoma
U.S. District Court Southern District of Oklahoma
U.S. District Court Western District of Oklahoma

Other Affiliations

American Bankruptcy Institute (Member)
Commercial Law League of America

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Contact

Tulsa, OK

15 W 6th St
Suite 2606
Tulsa, OK 74119

Directions

Phone: 918-918-9113

Fax: 918-430-3770

Email: Send a message

Website: https://mcdonaldpllc.com/

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