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serving southwest oklahoma and beyond since 1988
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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
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
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Healthcare
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Professionals
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.
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 offers clients a wide variety of legal knowledge gained from education and entrepreneurial experience. Preston is licensed to practice in the State of Oklahoma and the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma. 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 and continues his leadership and civic involvement as a member of the Altus Military Affairs Committee, Rotary Club of Altus and serves on the Main Street Altus Board of Directors. Preston is an avid college football fan and enjoys travel.
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.
