State and federal appeals are a large part of her practice. Sharon has handled and been involved in a number of first-impression issues challenging statutes and actions by governmental agencies as unconstitutional. She has represented both state and local governmental entities in all facets of their legal needs, including but not limited to the evaluation and resolution of claims submitted pursuant to the Governmental Tort Claims Act, advising on compliance matters relating to the Open Records Act and Open Meetings Act, negotiating contracts, defending claims asserted against such entities which have included contract disputes, torts, civil rights and employment matters, as well as advising on compliance issues relating to applicable state and federal statutes and regulations. Presently, Sharon is general counsel to the Garfield County Criminal Justice Authority in Enid and has previously represented the Tulsa County Criminal Justice Authority in Tulsa and has years of experience in the area of corrections. She has also prosecuted and defended a number of local and over-the-road transportation cases with specific experience in federal and state regulatory compliance for transportation companies. She also has years of experience in litigating construction cases, representing both owners and contractors. In 2022, Sharon was sworn in as an Assistant Municipal Judge for the City of Sand Springs, Oklahoma. She is also a Trustee and Vice-Chairperson on the Sand Springs Development Authority.
During law school she trained with the Early Settlement Mediation program. She graduated with honors and earned the Alternative Dispute Resolution Certificate. After passing the bar she practiced for over 20 years with the law firm of Riggs, Abney, Neal, Turpen, Orbison & Lewis, P.C.
State and local governmental entities which Sharon has provided legal services to during her career include – Garfield County Criminal Justice Authority; Tulsa County Criminal Justice Authority; Board of County Commissioners for the County of Tulsa; Emergency Medical Services Authority; Tulsa County Industrial Authority; Rogers County Criminal Justice Authority; Mayes County Emergency Services Trust Authority; State of Oklahoma; Hugo Public Schools District; Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office; The Oklahoma State Medical Association; Tulsa County Public Facilities Authority.
