Elizabeth K. Brown

Elizabeth K. Brown advises privately owned businesses on tax, transactional, and energy matters. Her work includes helping companies manage negotiations, financing, mergers, restructures, and succession planning. She regularly assists business owners with legal strategies that support growth, protect assets, and address operational challenges. Clients value her practical guidance during decisions.

Elizabeth earned her Bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Oklahoma before receiving her Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma College of Law. She graduated at the top of her class and later became a certified public accountant. Her educational background continues to support her financial analysis.

Elizabeth has represented businesses throughout different stages of development, from company formation to ownership transitions and business sales. She helps clients organize entities, negotiate agreements, and structure transactions that align with long-term goals. Her practice also includes handling shareholder disputes, commercial loan workouts, and tax-related matters for businesses.

Elizabeth works extensively with clients connected to the energy industry and understands the operational concerns facing independent oil and gas companies. She has negotiated oil and gas agreements, managed financing matters, and advised companies during reorganizations. Her experience also includes projects involving rehabilitation, new markets, and compressed gas tax credits.

Elizabeth has developed succession plans designed to reduce transfer tax liability and support smooth ownership transitions between generations. She has also guided clients through settlement planning in personal injury and product liability matters, helping preserve benefits. Her approach focuses on practical solutions that protect families, businesses, and financial stability effectively.

Elizabeth has received recognition in several legal areas, including tax law, trusts and estates, mergers and acquisitions, energy law, and oil and gas law. She was named Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” in multiple practice categories and earned recognition from Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters and Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent™.

Elizabeth K. Brown regularly speaks on legal and business topics involving succession planning, asset protection, and oil and gas issues. She has served on professional committees and industry boards while continuing to advise entrepreneurs and business owners. Her career reflects a commitment to helping clients address challenges through strategic guidance.

Law Office Affiliations

• Director, Phillips Murrah P.C.
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Oklahoma Bar Association
• Member, Oklahoma County Bar Association
• Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Member, Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants
• Member, Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma
• Member, National Stripper Well Association

Licensed State

• Oklahoma

Education

• University of Oklahoma College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Oklahoma
  Bachelor of Accountancy (B.Acc.)

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