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About Us

Located in Historic Downtown Altus

Proud natives of Southwest Oklahoma, we are committed to faithfully and firmly representing our friends and family, now and for generations to come. Our friends and family include those who selflessly serve our country while stationed at Altus Air Force Base in Altus, Oklahoma.

We are grateful for the trust our clients have placed in us and we maintain our commitment to provide honest and resolute representation to those who trust us in the future.

Practice Areas

Family Law
Adoption
Wills and Trusts
Probate and Trust Administration
Business Planning and Transactions
Real Estate
Accident, Worker’s Compensation and Personal Injury
Civil Litigation
Oil and Gas
Healthcare

Providing honest and resolute representation

The attorneys at Gunkel Law Group in Altus, Oklahoma provide general legal services in a variety of practice areas.

Family Law

Southwest Oklahomans have trusted the attorneys at Gunkel Law Group in Altus with their children, grandchildren and other family issues for over 30 years. We handle all aspects of family law, including:

• divorce
• child custody and visitation rights
• issues concerning military assets and jurisdiction
• child support
• division of assets and liabilities
• legal separation
• guardianships
• prenuptial agreements
• paternity
• protective orders
• spousal support and alimony

Adoption

One of the most important decisions a family will ever make can also be one of the most complex and difficult. The attorneys at Gunkel Law Group in Altus, Oklahoma have extensive experience in:

• step-parent adoptions
• grandparent adoptions
• private adoptions
• DHS adoptions
• one year powers of attorney
• adoptions involving the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC)

Wills and Trusts

The Gunkel Law Group attorneys in Altus, Oklahoma are experienced in all aspects of estate planning. We advise clients on estate planning, preparation of wills and trusts, durable powers of attorney, advance directives for health care/living wills, family partnerships and limited liability companies, charitable planning, tax planning, special needs trusts and pre-nuptial agreements.

Probate and Trust Administration

The attorneys at Gunkel Law Group in Altus, Oklahoma are knowledgeable in the difficult process of handling the distribution of a loved one's property after death. We assist clients in distributing that person's property through the legal probate process or through the administration of a trust. In addition, Reneé, Preston and Lori willingly provide the emotional support necessary for this process.

Business Planning and Transactions

From the complicated to the most simple, every client's ideas and opportunities are different. We strive to personalize each transaction to meet the specific needs of the client, with the goal of protection and growth. The attorneys at Gunkel Law Group in Altus, Oklahoma services include drafting purchase agreements, contracts and leases, as well as forming limited liability companies, corporations and partnerships.

Real Estate

We offer guidance for purchasers and sellers, from the beginning to the conclusion of sales and leases, large and small. Our attorneys at Gunkel Law Group in Altus, Oklahoma are experienced and comfortable in counseling and successfully guiding clients through any real estate transaction. The attorneys at Gunkel Law Group in Altus, Oklahoma regularly provide title opinions and is approved to write title insurance binders for First American Title Insurance Company.

Accident, Worker’s Compensation and Personal Injury

Looking for an attorney in Altus, Oklahoma to help with accident, work's compensation and personal injury? Reach out to us today!

Civil Litigation

Looking for an attorney in Altus, Oklahoma to help with civil litigation? Reach out to us today!

Oil and Gas

Looking for an attorney in Altus, Oklahoma to help with oil and gas? Reach out to us today!

Healthcare

Looking for an attorney in Altus, Oklahoma to help with healthcare? Reach out to us today!

Professionals

Gunkel Law Group | Oklahoma Attorney | Altus, OK
Renee Walker Gunkel | Oklahoma Attorney | Altus, OK

Renee Walker Gunkel

Attorney At Law

Renee has practiced law in Southwest Oklahoma since 1987, establishing her own firm in Downtown Altus, in December of 1988. Renee has served clients, friends and military personnel in family law, estate planning, real estate, and other areas for over 30 years. 

Renee is a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association, Family Law Section of the Oklahoma Bar Association and Jackson County Bar Association. She is licensed to practice in the State of Oklahoma and in the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma. While practicing Renee has contributed to the community by providing pro bono legal services and received the Volunteer of Justice award from Legal Aide Services of Western Oklahoma. 

She graduated valedictorian from Navajo High School and received a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from Oklahoma State University. While attending OSU, Renee was named Who’s Who, Mortar Board, and Top Ten. She was also a member of Chi Omega Fraternity and the President’s Leadership Class. Renee received her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Law. 

Renee values the opportunity to have lived and worked in the community in which she was raised. She and her husband Mickey have been married for over 30 years; their children are Preston, Dalton and his wife Sarah. Renee is an active member of the First Baptist Church of Altus; served in various volunteer positions throughout her children's education in the Altus school system; received the Jackson County 4-H Alumni Award; and served on the Western Oklahoma State College Board of Regents.

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Preston M. Gunkel | Oklahoma Attorney | Altus, OK

Preston M. Gunkel

Attorney At Law

A sixth generation Jackson County resident, born and raised in Altus, Preston practices in his family’s firm. He focuses on estate planning, probate and trust administration, real estate and family law. He is a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association and the Jackson County Bar Association.

Preston graduated valedictorian from Altus High School and continued his education at the University of Oklahoma receiving a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. During his time at the University of Oklahoma, Preston was involved in various leadership roles including the President’s Leadership Class and Beta Theta Pi Fraternity.

He was a cum laude graduate of the Oklahoma City University School of Law. While attending OCU as a Hatton W. Sumners Scholar, Preston was a member of the Oklahoma City University Law Review, received a Certificate in Estate Planning and earned three CALI awards for academic excellence.

Preston is a member of the First Baptist Church of Altus, graduate of Leadership Altus VII and continues his leadership and civic involvement as a member of Leadership Oklahoma Class 36, Altus Military Affairs Committee, Rotary Club of Altus, Altus Metropolitan Area Planning Commission, Southwest Technology Center Foundation Board and as an Honorary Commander with the 97 AMW Altus Air Force Base, JA. He serves as the Board of Directors President for Main Street Altus, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Altus Chamber of Commerce and Vice President of the Jackson County Bar Association. Preston previously served on the Altus/Southwest Area Economic Development Board of Directors and the Stephen E. Booker Child Advocacy Center Board of Directors. Preston is an avid college football fan and enjoys travel.

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Brian Bush | Oklahoma Attorney | Altus, OK

Brian Bush

Attorney At Law

Born and raised in Altus, Oklahoma, Brian Bush holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration from Harding University and the degree of Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Oklahoma College of Law. He and his wife Becca have two children: Tyler and Melynn.

Brian is a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association, Family Law Section, and Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, and focuses primarily in the areas of family law and criminal law. His skill set allows him to work well with litigants to achieve positive outcomes, and he is often appointed by local judges to represent the best interests of children. As a former Assistant District Attorney in Oklahoma City, Brian has extensive trial experience and knowledge of the Oklahoma criminal justice system. Brian also consults with military members and dependents on landlord/tenant rights, advocates for service members and their families, and acts as a liaison to assist with issue resolution and expediting services. He has experience in building coalitions and working with policy makers to enact policy changes at the state and federal levels, and he has worked for causes and candidates in elections and strategy.

Brian has designed and delivered programs that have been featured on CNN, Fox News, and affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC. These programs include Four Star Leadership with General Tommy Franks, training young leaders from around the world; Peace Through Business Rwanda, working with emerging women business leaders from Rwanda; Complex Dialogues, studying incarceration rates and criminal justice in Oklahoma, a program which resulted in legislative reform at the state level; and the Oklahoma Sports Leadership Academy, working with professional and college athletes to help develop the next generation of leaders.

Brian is an elder of the Elm & Hudson Church of Christ, Jackson County Bar Association President-Elect, Harding University National Alumni Network President, and is a member of various boards. He is a two-time winner 2020 and 2021 Southwest Oklahoma’s “12:10 To The Top” 12 Most Influential Leaders. Brian has also been previously honored as Harding University Outstanding Young Alumnus (2015), Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce Chairman’s Award (2011), OKCBiz 40 Under 40 (2009), and Edmond Sun “20 Under 35” (2008).

Lori Anderson | Oklahoma Attorney | Altus, OK

Lori Anderson

Paralegal

Lori has been with the Firm since 2000. A native of Altus, she graduated from Altus High School and enjoyed a 20 year career in banking where she gained valuable experience in real estate and business transactions. As a paralegal, Lori serves clients and friends in all areas of practice. She is an active member of First Baptist Church of Altus, a prior member of the Altus Schools Parent Teacher Organizations and was named an Altus High School class parent.

Lori’s son Colby and his two children live in Altus. Lori’s daughter Caitlin, husband Kade and their daughter live in Burleson, Texas.

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Vanessa Hagy | Oklahoma Attorney | Altus, OK

Vanessa Hagy

Legal Assistant

Contact

Located on the south side of the square in downtown Altus, Oklahoma.

Mailing:

Post Office Box 1124
Altus, Oklahoma 73522

Physical:

Altus:

106 West Broadway
Altus, Oklahoma 73521

Lawton:

501 SW C Avenue #301
Lawton, Oklahoma

Phone: (580) 482-8204

Facsimile: (580) 482-8273

Contact

Located on the south side of the square in downtown Altus.

Mailing:

Post Office Box 1124
Altus, Oklahoma 73522

Physical:

106 West Broadway
Altus, Oklahoma 73521

Phone: (580) 482-8204

Facsimile: (580) 482-8273

Gunkel Law Group | Oklahoma Attorney | Altus, OK