Jack S. Dawson

Jack S. Dawson is a shareholder at Miller Dollarhide whose practice focuses on general civil litigation and appellate law. He has extensive experience as a trial lawyer and also works with arbitration and related dispute resolution matters. Since entering practice in 1972, he has appeared in a wide range of courts and proceedings. His professional experience extends from trial litigation to appellate review and presentations on courtroom practice.

Jack graduated from Central State University and Oklahoma City University Law School, finishing first in his law class. He worked as a court reporter while attending college and law school. He ranked first scholastically throughout his four years of law school and received the Oklahoma Bar Association Outstanding Law Student Award in 1972. This background combined direct exposure to court proceedings with legal education and academic recognition.

Jack began working as a trial lawyer after his admission to the bar in 1972. His practice has included proceedings ranging from small claims matters to arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court, as well as criminal and complex civil cases earlier in his career. He has served on arbitration panels and represented clients in arbitration. He also lectures on trial practice and alternative dispute resolution for continuing legal education programs.

Jack S. Dawson has held leadership positions with the Oklahoma County Bar Association, Federal Bar Association’s Oklahoma City Chapter, and Oklahoma Bar Association, including serving as a vice president of the state association. He served on the Oklahoma Bar Association Board of Governors and as a trustee of the Oklahoma Bar Foundation. His professional work includes civil litigation, appeals, arbitration, and legal education, supported by decades of courtroom experience.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Miller Dollarhide, P.C.
• Board of Governors, Oklahoma Bar Association (1995-1997)
• President, Oklahoma County Bar Association (1987)
• President, Federal Bar Association, Oklahoma City Chapter (1995)
• Trustee, Oklahoma Bar Foundation (2008-2014)
• Master, American Inns of Court
• Chief Master, Professional Responsibility Tribunal (1993-1994)

Licensed State

• Oklahoma

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