Tyler E. Ames

Tyler E. Ames is a skilled trial attorney at McAfee & Taft in Oklahoma City. His litigation practice includes insurance disputes, complex business and product liability cases, class actions, construction claims, and personal injury defense. He also counsels employers on federal and state labor and employment law compliance and litigation.

Tyler earned his J.D. from The University of Texas School of Law in 2019, where he served on the Texas Law Review, participated in The Review of Litigation, and was Moot Court Director. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Political Science, summa cum laude, from Oklahoma State University. He is admitted to practice in Oklahoma, Texas, and multiple federal district courts.

From 2023 to 2025, Tyler clerked for Chief Judge Timothy D. DeGiusti of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma. This federal clerkship enhanced his insight into court processes and strengthened his ability to advocate effectively in high-stakes litigation.

Before joining McAfee & Taft’s Oklahoma City office, Tyler was an associate at Norton Rose Fulbright and practiced in McAfee & Taft’s Tulsa office. His notable experience includes defending insurers in bad faith and breach of contract actions, representing clients in arbitration and trial, and securing favorable resolutions in high-value business disputes.

Tyler E. Ames is actively involved in the legal community as a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association, State Bar of Texas, the Federal Bar Association, and the William J. Holloway, Jr., American Inn of Court. His dedication to ethical practice and client advocacy is reflected in his successful case outcomes and respected professional reputation.

Tyler continues to build a distinguished litigation career, serving clients across industries with integrity, precision, and results.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate, McAfee & Taft A Professional Corporation
• Member, Oklahoma Bar Association
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, Federal Bar Association

Licensed State

• Texas
• Oklahoma

Education

• The University of Texas
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Oklahoma State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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