Barrow & Grimm

What Barrow & Grimm does

Barrow & Grimm, P.C. is a full-service law firm founded in December 1976 in Tulsa, Oklahoma by four attorneys: Allen E. Barrow Jr., Robert W. Gaddis, David W. Griffith, and William R. Grimm. Originally incorporated as Barrow Gaddis & Griffith and simplified to Barrow | Grimm, P.C. in 2001, the firm currently operates with 30 attorneys and 16 staff across its Tulsa headquarters and a satellite office in Durango, Colorado. The practice covers 16 substantive areas, with premier status recognized in commercial litigation, construction and surety law, tax law, estate planning, employment and labor law, and closely held company matters.

The firm serves four primary client segments: business clients (M&A, banking and finance, corporate governance, securities, tax planning), litigation clients (commercial disputes, construction, employment, business torts), estate planning clients (revocable living trusts, estate tax minimization), and employer clients (HR counseling, discrimination defense, OSHA matters). No proprietary technology, platform, or AI-driven tooling is described; revenue is generated entirely through traditional professional-services fees billed against attorney time, with fee arrangements varying by matter complexity and practice area. Client acquisition relies on professional reputation, peer recognition (Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, AV Preeminent ratings), and referrals rather than active marketing.

Distribution is direct-to-client with no intermediaries. The firm represents clients throughout Oklahoma and maintains the Durango presence for cross-jurisdictional matters. Strategic moves have been conservative: a 2006 headcount doubling, a 2022 lateral acquisition of a family-law boutique (Gotwals and Associates), and a 2019-2022 succession cycle marked by retirements of multiple senior partners counterbalanced by associate hires. The firm has remained privately held, professionally incorporated in Oklahoma, without external capital or operating outside its core Oklahoma market.

Name

Barrow & Grimm

Legal name

Barrow & Grimm, P.C.

Website

https://barrowgrimm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Barrow & Grimm, P.C. is a full-service Tulsa, Oklahoma law firm founded in 1976 with 30 attorneys serving business and individual clients across 16 practice areas including commercial litigation, construction law, estate planning, tax, and employment law.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Law (BPAHAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Real Estate & Construction Law (BPAHAAAE), Employment & Labor Law (BPAHAAAD)

Keywords

• Commercial litigation
• Estate planning
• Business law services
• Construction surety law
• Tax law advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Okusu

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Services Fees: Traditional law firm revenue model based on professional services fees charged to clients for legal representation, counsel, and transactional work across all practice areas.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Barrow & Grimm, P.C. is a full-service law firm that provides legal representation, counsel, and transactional services across 16+ practice areas including business litigation, estate planning, tax law, construction and surety law, labor and employment, banking, healthcare law, real estate, family law, and oil and gas/energy law. The firm serves businesses ranging from startups to established enterprises as well as high-net-worth individuals, primarily throughout Oklahoma. Services are delivered directly by 30 attorneys from the firm's Tulsa, Oklahoma headquarters.

Product overview

Barrow & Grimm, P.C. is a full-service law firm established in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1976. The firm operates as a unified legal services practice rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture, offering a comprehensive portfolio of legal services across multiple practice areas including Business Litigation, Estate Planning, Labor & Employment, Tax Law, Construction Litigation/Surety Law, Business Services, Real Estate, Probate & Trust Administration, Family Law, Banking, Healthcare Law, Guardianships, Alcoholic Beverage Law & Licensing, Energy/Oil & Gas Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and Medical Marijuana Industry services. The firm is widely known for premier practices in commercial law, civil litigation, construction and surety law, tax law, estate planning, and employment and labor law, with 30 attorneys providing legal representation throughout Oklahoma.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Litigation Comprehensive litigation services ranging from small disputes to complex litigation, including contract disputes, financing and securities litigation, employment, healthcare, business torts, construction issues, directors and officers liability, intellectual property matters, debtor and creditor rights, and trade secrets. Designed for businesses and individuals requiring litigation representation.
• Estate Planning Assists clients in maintaining privacy and control of their estates while minimizing or eliminating estate taxes and avoiding probate through customized estate plans including revocable living trusts, QTIP trusts, pour-over wills, powers of attorney, advance health care directives, special needs trusts, life insurance trusts, family limited partnerships, and charitable trusts. For individuals and families seeking wealth preservation and transfer.
• Labor & Employment Comprehensive range of services in labor and employment law, from advice on human resources questions to representation in class action lawsuits, including counseling, administrative agencies practice, employment litigation, wage and hour representation, construction labor and employment matters, employee handbooks, and drug and alcohol testing. For employers and businesses requiring labor and employment law counsel.
• Tax Law Advisory services on federal and state tax issues including income tax, sales tax, and gift and estate tax matters, with experience in protesting and litigating tax disputes with IRS and state taxing authorities, complex corporate and partnership tax planning, and estate and gift tax planning. For businesses and individuals with tax planning and controversy needs.
• Construction Litigation / Surety Law Legal counsel and representation for general contractors, subcontractors, sureties, private and public owners, construction managers, design professionals, and material suppliers in all aspects of commercial construction, from contract negotiation through dispute resolution and trial. For construction industry participants.
• Business Services Representation in a wide array of business matters including mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance, sale of assets, commercial transactions, business formations, corporate governance, shareholder rights, securities, and tax planning and compliance. For companies from startups to established businesses.
• Real Estate Comprehensive legal services addressing all areas of real estate ownership, including development, use, investment, and financing. For real estate owners, developers, investors, and lenders.
• Probate & Trust Administration Professional legal counsel and knowledgeable representation to individuals and families involved in the probate process. For executors, administrators, trustees, and beneficiaries.
• Family Law Handles a variety of family law matters ranging from premarital issues such as preparation of ante-nuptial agreements to dissolution proceedings and post dissolution matters, specializing in cases involving dissolution of high net worth marital estates and associated complex issues. For individuals and families.
• Banking

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• GableGotwals: Tulsa-based full-service law firm with similar practice areas including business, litigation, healthcare, energy, and real estate law. Direct competitor for Tulsa commercial clients.
• McAfee & Taft: Oklahoma's largest law firm headquartered in Oklahoma City with a full-service practice comparable to Barrow & Grimm. Similar breadth across business litigation, corporate, real estate, and energy law, serving as the most directly comparable full-service Oklahoma peer.
• Crowe & Dunlevy: Oklahoma-based full-service law firm with similar practice breadth including business litigation, healthcare law, tax, and estate planning. Comparable in size and regional positioning to Barrow & Grimm.
• Hall Estill: Oklahoma-based full-service firm with offices in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, offering comparable litigation, corporate, energy, and intellectual property practices. Directly competes with Barrow & Grimm in the regional mid-market segment.
• Doerner, Saunders, Daniel & Anderson: Tulsa-headquartered full-service law firm with overlapping practices in business litigation, construction law, banking, and estate planning. Direct competitor in the Tulsa legal market.
• Franden Farris Quillin Goodnight + Roberts: Tulsa-based law firm with comparable practice areas including commercial litigation, employment law, and estate planning. Direct peer in the Tulsa mid-market segment.
• Phillips Murrah: Oklahoma City-based full-service firm with similar practice areas including business litigation, corporate law, and estate planning. Comparable size and client base.

Regional players

• Conner & Winters: Multi-office firm with an established Tulsa/Oklahoma presence offering comparable full-service business, healthcare, and energy practices. Regional player competing for similar Oklahoma-based clients.

Broad incumbents

• Kutak Rock: National law firm with significant presence in Oklahoma and broader regional practice including corporate, litigation, and public finance. Larger-scale competitor that competes for institutional and corporate clients.
• Spencer Fane: Larger regional law firm with offices across multiple states including Oklahoma. Broader geographic footprint and deeper specialty bench make it a broader incumbent competitor, particularly for multi-jurisdictional matters.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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