Warren F. Bickford

Warren F. Bickford focuses on general business litigation, with experience prosecuting and defending claims involving securities laws, insurance disputes, antitrust matters, and the False Claims Act. He also represents clients in white-collar criminal defense, including federal grand jury and IRS investigations. His practice spans complex civil litigation and regulatory matters, offering strategic counsel and skilled courtroom advocacy across a wide range of industries.

EDUCATION

• J.D., University of Oklahoma, 1974
• B.B.A., University of Oklahoma, 1971

BAR ADMISSIONS

• Oklahoma, 1974
• U.S. District Courts for the Western, Eastern, and Northern Districts of Oklahoma
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• American Bar Association
• Oklahoma Bar Association
• Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

HONORS AND RECOGNITION

• The Best Lawyers in America (2009–2025)
  •  – Bet-the-Company Litigation
  •  – Commercial Litigation
  •  – White-Collar Criminal Defense
• Super Lawyers (2006–2025)
  •  – Corporate Counsel Edition, 2008
• Chambers USA (2007–2014)
  •  – Litigation: General Commercial – Oklahoma

MEDIA MENTIONS

“… [Warren’s] practice includes the defense of white-collar criminal cases and the prosecution and defense of claims arising under securities, insurance and commercial law. A ‘smooth operator,’ he is credited with being an excellent communicator.” – Chambers USA Guide, 2006

“Warren Bickford has a sterling and broad commercial litigation practice, and also undertakes substantial white-collar crime defense. He also has experience in dealing with class actions, regulatory matters and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.” – Chambers USA Guide, 2013

“Warren Bickford practices predominantly in matters of antitrust, insurance and securities law. He is also noted for his expertise in white-collar crime.” – Chambers USA Guide, 2014