Mr. Ottaway has tried more than 75 cases to verdict in Oklahoma. In addition, he has tried cases in Texas, Arkansas, Idaho, Colorado, New York, California, and several other states.

Mr. Ottaway has been named one of the state's "Top 50 Attorneys" by Oklahoma Magazine.

Education

• University of Oklahoma (B.A. 1971, with honors)
  Member Phi Eta Sigma and Phi Beta Kappa
• University of Oklahoma (J.D. 1974)
• Hastings Law School - Trial Advocacy Program (1975)

Admissions

Licensed and admitted to practice in all Oklahoma state and federal courts, all Texas state courts, the Supreme Court of the Chickasaw Nation, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court.

Professional Affiliations

• Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers (2006)
• International Association of Defense Counsel (1989)
• Fellow,International Society of Barristers (2007)
• Fellow, Litigation Counsel Of American (2009)
• Advocate, American Board of Trial Advocates
  (1985, 1989-present National Director, 1991-1993 Chairman Tort Reform Committee, 1991 President Oklahoma Chapter)
• Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers (1998)
• Association of Trial Lawyers of America
• Recipient of National Masters in Trial Award (1999)
• Faculty of International Association of Defense Counsel Trial Academy, Boulder, Colorado (1997)
• Faculty of American Bar Association TIPS Trial Academy (2003-2005)
• International, Federal, American, Oklahoma, and Oklahoma County Bar Associations
• American Bar Association Sub-Committee on Manufacturers and Products Liability and Sub-Committee on Medical Devices (1984-85 Co-Chairman)
• Oklahoma Association of Defense Counsel
• American Inns of Court, William J. Holloway Jr. (Master Emeritus)
• Defense Research Institute
• Member, Oklahoma Judicial Nominating Commission