About
Rick K. Vernon is an attorney with Vernon Legal PLLC, serving clients from offices in Altus and Lawton, Oklahoma. His practice focuses on real estate law, business and commercial law, estate planning, probate, banking law, local government, agricultural law, and water law. He assists individuals, families, businesses, banks, public bodies, farmers, and ranchers with legal matters that require careful preparation, clear advice, and practical strategy.
Rick earned his Juris Doctor from Oklahoma City University School of Law in 2001 and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Oklahoma State University in 1998. He is admitted to the Oklahoma Bar Association and the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma. His academic and licensing background supports his ability to analyze property, business, estate, and litigation issues with practical judgment.
Rick has assisted clients with real estate transactions and closings, contract preparation, title opinions, deeds and mortgages, title curative work, quiet title actions, foreclosures, and contested real estate matters. His business practice includes LLC and corporation formation, corporate records, stock transfers, business purchases and sales, and contract negotiations. He also guides clients through wills, trusts, probate, estate administration, and related planning needs.
Rick K. Vernon is recognized through his professional and community involvement in Southwest Oklahoma. Rick is a member of the Jackson County Bar Association and Altus Kiwanis Club, a past Chairman of the Altus Chamber of Commerce, a former Honorary Commander for the 54th Air Refueling Squadron at Altus Air Force Base, and a Board of Regents member for Western Oklahoma State College. His work reflects steady preparation, local knowledge, and client-focused legal service.
Law Office Affiliations
- Partner, Vernon Legal, PLLC
- Member, Oklahoma Bar Association
- Member, Jackson County Bar Association
- Member, Altus Kiwanis Club
Licensed State
- Oklahoma
Education
- Oklahoma City University School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - Oklahoma State University
B.A. in Political Science
Awards & Badges


- Agriculture
- Contracts & Agreements
- Corporate & Incorporation
- Limited Liability Company (LLC)
- Tax
- Probate
- Trusts
- Wills & Living Wills
- Foreclosure
- Title & Boundary Issues
- Litigation




