Reece B. Morrel Jr
Tax Smart. Business Savvy. Trust Worthy.
- Biography
Growing up around my father’s law office, he never told me that I had to be a lawyer. Instead, he introduced me to a potpourri of bank presidents, big business executives, bookies, brain surgeons, car dealers, chiropractors, circus owners, doctors, dentists, farmers, Harlem Globetrotters, horse breeders, house wives, judges, machine shop owners, ministers, movie producers, oil and gas executives, orthodontists, petroleum engineers, plumbers, ranchers, restaurant owners, rocket scientists, salesmen, small business owners, video game developers, welders, winemakers, and zookeepers – just to name a few. But I soon understood the most important thing of all – they were people that just needed help.
For me, I realized that I enjoyed the variety of the challenges – “eating at the buffet” – since no two days were ever the same. And since I was really good at math and enjoyed puzzles, I decided to prepare myself for a such a career. I decided to become a lawyer.
After graduating from law school in 1991, I joined my father’s firm. I did take a brief sabbatical in 1992-1993 to work for the Office of the Governor for the State of Oklahoma. While serving as the Director of Planning & Management Analysis, I designed the very first PC network implemented in the Governor’s office. Our efforts also include the installation of Lotus Notes which was featured in a USA Today article in 1993.
As my father neared retirement, I decided to take my own advice and use a limited liability company. So, I started my own law firm and founded Morrel Law PLLC in August 2016.
So, how can I help you and your family today?
P.S. I love my job
- Practice Areas
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Elder Law
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Tax Law
- Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Cannabis & Marijuana Law
- Marijuana Business Formation, Medical Marijuana
- Video Conferencing
- Fees
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Credit Cards Accepted
Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and PayPal
- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- OK-Eastern District
- Since 1992
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- Languages
- English:
Spoken, Written
- Professional Experience
- JD MBA CPA CGMA AEP®
- Morrel Law PLLC
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2016 –
Current
- Advise and counsel individual and business clients with a focus in the areas of taxation, business law, estate planning, elder law and wealth management.
- Partner
- Morrel & Morrel PC
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1991 –
2016
- Advise and counsel individual and business clients with a focus in the areas of taxation, business law, estate planning, elder law and wealth management.
- Adjunct Professor
- Tulsa Community College
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1996 –
2000
- Taught “Introduction to Computer” and “Introduction to Management” classes
- Director of Planning and Management Analysis
- Office of the Governor, State of Oklahoma
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1992 –
1993
- Designed and implemented the first PC network for the Office of the Governor. Installed Lotus Notes software. Implementation was featured in USA Today.
- Financial Analyst
- OTASCO, Inc.
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1986 –
1988
- Implemented transportation improvements. Prepared financial analysis of 320+ company stores for Senior Management. Assist Internal Audit Department.
- Management Consultant
- Arthur Young & Company
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1985 –
1986
- Conducted computer training for Walmart Stores Inc. (Bentonville AR), Phillips Petroleum Company (Bartlesville OK) and IBM Product Centers (Dallas TX, Memphis TN and Nashville TN). Investigate transportation system for chain of retail stores (OTASCO, Inc.)
- Education
- University of Tulsa College of Law
- J.D. (1991)
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1988
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1991 - Honors: American Jurisprudence Award for Contracts I (Fall 1988) and Agency & Partnership (Fall 1989)
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- University of Tulsa
- MBA (1987)
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1987
- Activities: Graduate Assistant (Department of Quantitative Methods and Statistics)
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- Oklahoma State University – Stillwater
- B.S. (1983) | Accounting (Major) and Finance (Minor)
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1980
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1983 - Honors: Member of Phi Alpha Delta and Beta Alpha Psi.
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- Jenks High School
- Diploma (1980)
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1976
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1980 - Honors: Top 10% of class. 1st Place Oklahoma & National DECA Conference (Petroleum Marketing. Master Employee Series.)
- Activities: Student Council Treasurer. Founding member of Speech & Debate team.
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- Awards
- Best Tax Attorney in Tulsa
- Three Best Rated
- 2020
- Handpicked Top 3 Tax Attorney in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The 50-Point Inspection includes customer reviews, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust, cost, and their general excellence.
- Best Estate Planning Attorney in Tulsa
- Three Best Rated
- 2020
- Handpicked Top 3 Estate Planning Attorney in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The 50-Point Inspection includes customer reviews, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust, cost, and general excellence.
- 10.0 Justia Lawyer Rating
- Justia Inc
- 2020
- The Justia Lawyer Rating and Reviews system is intended to give consumers and attorneys a useful metric by which to evaluate and compare lawyers before deciding to hire or associate with them. The Justia Lawyer Rating and Reviews provide valuable insight from peers and colleagues personally familiar with the lawyer’s work. By quantifying this insight into a score between 1 and 10 based on reviews by other lawyers, we hope to add a level of ease and transparency to the process of finding a lawyer who may be a good fit for your needs.
- Endorsed Local Provider for Tax Services
- Dave Ramsey Organization
- 2020
- ELPs (Endorsed Local Providers) earn Dave Ramsey’s recommendation through their track record of success and commitment to fantastic customer service.
- Best Tax Attorney in Tulsa
- Three Best Rated
- 2019
- Handpicked Top 3 Tax Attorney in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The 50-Point Inspection includes customer reviews, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust, cost, and general excellence.
- Best Estate Planning Attorney in Tulsa
- Three Best Rated
- 2019
- Handpicked Top 3 Estate Planning Attorney in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The 50-Point Inspection includes customer reviews, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust, cost, and general excellence.
- Client Champion Platinum
- Martindale-Hubbell
- 2019
- Martindale-Hubbell’s Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.
- 10.0 Justia Lawyer Rating
- Justia Inc
- 2019
- The Justia Lawyer Rating and Reviews system is intended to give consumers and attorneys a useful metric by which to evaluate and compare lawyers before deciding to hire or associate with them. The Justia Lawyer Rating and Reviews provide valuable insight from peers and colleagues personally familiar with the lawyer’s work. By quantifying this insight into a score between 1 and 10 based on reviews by other lawyers, we hope to add a level of ease and transparency to the process of finding a lawyer who may be a good fit for your needs.
- Silver Pen Award
- Oklahoma Society of CPA’s
- 2012
- CPA Focus Magazine for the Article “You Win Some, You Lose Some”
- American Jurisprudence Award – Agency & Partnership
- University of Tulsa College of Law
- 1989
- American Jurisprudence Award – Contracts 1
- Unversity of Tulsa College of Law
- 1988
- Professional Associations
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
- Member
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2018 –
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- Elder Counsel
- Member
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2018 –
Current -
- Choctaw Nation Bar Association
- Member
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2018 –
Current -
- Osage Nation Bar Association
- Member
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2018 –
Current -
- Cherokee Nation Bar Association
- Member
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2018 –
Current -
- Chickasaw Nation Bar Association
- Member
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2018 –
Current -
- Seminole Nation Bar Association
- Member
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2018 –
Current -
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation Bar Association
- Member
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2018 –
Current -
- National Association of Elder Planners and Councils
- Member
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2018 –
Current -
- American Academy of Attorney-CPAs
- Member
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2018 –
Current -
- Tulsa Estate Planning Forum
- Member
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2018 –
Current -
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Oklahoma Bar Association
 # 14784
- Member
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1991 –
Current -
- Tulsa County Bar Association
- Member
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1991 –
Current -
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Oklahoma State Board of Public Accountancy
 # 10017
- Member
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1988 –
Current -
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Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants
 # 7973
- Member
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1988 –
Current -
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Member
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1988 –
Current -
- Publications
- Geronimo and Gambling Taxes: The Story Behind a Legendary Warrior Can Prepare You For Tax Time (Strictly Slots Magazine)
- Strictly Slots Magazine
- July 4, 2012
- Taxation of Recreational Gamblers: An Overview of How to Report Wagering Gains and Losses
- EA Journal
- April 15, 2012
- You Win Some, You Lose Some: Know How to Correctly Report the Wagering Gains and Losses of Recreational Gamblers
- CPA Focus Magazine
- April 15, 2012
- Taxation of the Gambler
- @Law Magazine
- September 30, 2011
- Taxation of the Recreational Gambler
- Tulsa Lawyer Magazine
- April 15, 2011
- Lady Luck Gambling Diary: Slot Machine Edition (out-of-print)
- Lady Luck Publications LLC
- December 25, 2010
- The IRS’s Knockout Punch: The 100 Percent Penalty for Failure to Collect or Pay Over Tax
- Oklahoma Bar Association Journal
- October 30, 1994
- Routing Special-Education School Buses
- Interfaces Magazine
- September 30, 1986
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