A Super Lawyers Tulsa Oklahoma pick is one of the strongest signs that a law firm is trusted by its peers. At Welsh & McGough we are proud to hold that mark. Two of our lawyers have been picked for the Super Lawyers or Rising Stars list in Oklahoma. Catherine Z. Welsh has been picked four years in a row from 2022 to 2025.
This page tells you what Super Lawyers really means. It explains who at Welsh & McGough has been picked. And it shows how we live that mission with every Tulsa family who calls us.
TLDR
Welsh & McGough is a Super Lawyers Tulsa Oklahoma top law firm with two lawyers picked by peers. Catherine Z. Welsh has been picked from 2022 to 2025. Our mission is fast call backs, flat fees, and clear answers for every Tulsa family.
What This Article Will Show You
- What Super Lawyers is and how lawyers get picked
- Who at Welsh & McGough has been picked and what year
- Why this matters for Tulsa families looking for a lawyer
- How we live our mission on each case
- The five questions to ask any Tulsa law firm
- How to book a free first call with our team
What Super Lawyers Means
Super Lawyers is a rating service. It picks the top 5 percent of lawyers in each state. The list comes out once a year.
The pick is not just a poll. Each lawyer is named by peers. Then a research team checks 12 areas. They look at trial wins, board work, peer ratings, and case results. Only after all that does a lawyer make the list. You can read the full Super Lawyers selection process on their site.
The Rising Stars list is for lawyers under 40 or under 10 years out of law school. The bar is just as high. Only 2.5 percent of those lawyers make the list each year.
These picks are real marks of trust. A law firm cannot buy its way on. That is why we are proud of our spot.
Who at Welsh & McGough Has Been Picked
Catherine Z. Welsh has been picked for Super Lawyers from 2022 to 2025. That is four years in a row. She was picked for her elder law work. She has also been named a Top Young Lawyer by Oklahoma Super Lawyers. In 2008 the Oklahoma Bar Association Family Law Section gave her the Outstanding Guardian Ad Litem award.
Two lawyers from our small firm have been picked for Super Lawyers or Rising Stars over the years. That puts us in good company with firms three or four times our size.
You can see our Super Lawyers firm page on the official Super Lawyers site for the full list. You can also read more about us at the main Welsh & McGough Tulsa law firm site.
Why This Matters for Tulsa Families
Most Tulsa families do not pick a lawyer every year. You pick one when life gets hard. That might be an adoption. A custody fight. A loved one losing their mind to age. A house going through probate.
When that day comes, you need a lawyer who has seen your case before. You need a lawyer your peers trust. You need a firm that has been here for years and is still in town.
The Super Lawyers list helps you find that lawyer. It is not the only sign of a good firm. But it is one of the strongest signs that other lawyers in Tulsa respect the work. Pair that with peer reviews, client reviews, and your own gut from a first call. That is how you pick the right firm.
How We Live This Mission on Each Case
A Super Lawyers pick is not a finish line. It is a promise to work that way every year. Here is how we live the mission.
We answer the first call fast. Most cases get a call back the same day.
We explain costs up front. You will know the flat fee or the hourly rate before you sign a thing.
We meet in person or on video. Tulsa traffic should not be a reason to skip a meeting.
We do not push you into a service you do not need. If a simple form will fix it, we say so.
We keep your case private. Family work is private work. We treat it that way.
The Oklahoma Bar Association also keeps a free public search tool to check any Oklahoma lawyer’s standing. We tell every new client to use it before they sign with us or any other Tulsa firm. Real trust is built on facts you can check.
What to Ask When You Call Any Tulsa Law Firm
Use these five questions on your first call. They tell you fast if a firm is the right fit.
First, are you on the Super Lawyers list? If yes, what year and what area? If no, what other peer awards do you have?
Second, do you take my type of case every month? Some firms list a service but rarely work it.
Third, what is the flat fee for a basic version of my case? If there is no flat fee, what is the hourly rate?
Fourth, who will work my case day to day? Will it be a senior lawyer or a junior?
Fifth, when can we meet? A firm that cannot meet within a week may be too busy for you.
Our team at the Welsh & McGough Tulsa law firm answers all five questions in plain English on the first call. You should get the same clear answers from any firm you call.
FAQ
What is Super Lawyers?
Super Lawyers is a rating service that picks the top 5 percent of lawyers in each state each year. The pick is based on peer ratings, work history, and case results checked by a research team.
Is Welsh & McGough a Super Lawyers Tulsa Oklahoma top law firm?
Yes. Two of our lawyers have been picked for the Super Lawyers or Rising Stars list in Oklahoma. Catherine Z. Welsh was picked four years in a row from 2022 to 2025.
What kind of law does Welsh & McGough do?
We help Tulsa families with adoption, child custody, guardianship, elder law, estate plans, probate, and criminal defense.
How does a lawyer make the Super Lawyers list?
A lawyer must be named by peers. The names go to a research team that checks 12 areas, like trial wins, peer rating, and board work. Only the top 5 percent of state lawyers make the cut.
Can a firm buy its way onto the Super Lawyers list?
No. The pick is not for sale. Lawyers cannot pay to be added. That is one reason the list is trusted by other lawyers and by judges.
How is Welsh & McGough different from a big Tulsa law firm?
We are small on purpose. You get a senior lawyer on your case. You do not get passed to a junior. You get one phone number and one team that knows your file.
Do you offer free first calls?
Yes. The first 30 minute call is free. We tell you the price and the next steps before you sign.
Where is Welsh & McGough located?
We are at 2727 East 21st Street, Suite 600, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74114. The phone number is (918) 585-8600.
Are your fees flat or hourly?
Most family cases use a flat fee. Some custody fights and probate cases use an hourly rate. We tell you which one fits your case on the first call.
How do I check a lawyer in Oklahoma?
Use the Oklahoma Bar Association’s free search tool at okbar.org. It shows the lawyer’s standing, training, and any past discipline. Always check before you hire.
Summary
A Super Lawyers Tulsa Oklahoma pick is one of the clearest signs of a respected law firm. Welsh & McGough has two lawyers on that list and Catherine Z. Welsh has been picked four years in a row. We live that mission with fast call backs, flat fees, and clear answers for every Tulsa family.
If you need help with adoption, child custody, guardianship, elder law, or estate plans, start at the Welsh & McGough Tulsa law firm home page or call (918) 585-8600 for a free 30 minute first call.