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David Ratcliff
also known as David K. Ratcliff
About David
Biography
Since 1949, Ivy, Ratcliff & Chasteen, P.C., has fought to protect legal rights for clients in and around Chickasha, Oklahoma. Our firm offers various legal services within family law, estate planning, criminal defense, real estate law, and civil litigation. We are family and our clients are as well. When you call, you will always have someone you can talk with regarding the details of your case even when our attorneys are in court.
Whether or not this is your first time seeking the guidance of a lawyer, we know it can be intimidating. At Ivy, Ratcliff & Chasteen, P.C., we understand your concerns and strive to create a friendly and comfortable atmosphere in our office to help ensure that this is a positive experience for you.
The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. We invite you to contact us and welcome your calls, letters and electronic mail. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not send any confidential information to us until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established.
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Oklahoma for 35 years
State: Oklahoma
Acquired: 1990
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Location
Law Offices of David Ratcliff
308 W Choctaw Ave, Chickasha, OK, 73018
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David Ratcliff's Reviews
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Posted by Jeanette | January 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Mrs
David has handled several cases for us, from Probate to the latest Mineral Rights. We will use him if we should need legal services again. Office staff has always been most helpful.
Posted by David | December 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Nice and efficient job
Hired David Ratcliff to handle probate for my mother's estate in Grady County, Oklahoma. Everything went well, communication was good, fees were reasonable. I am out of state and appreciated that everything was handled efficiently by the law firm and I was not required to travel back to Oklahoma fo...
Posted by Austin | July 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
The Best
David is a good Christian man, he helped with the custody of my kids and it turned very good.
Posted by Carla | July 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Explains things very well
David did the probate on my grandmothers property. He explained everything very well. He was always kind and polite despite family who wasn't. Professional and Honest. The fees were reasonable. I highly recommend him.
Posted by anonymous | September 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Excellent Service in several areas
I first met David as an out of towner when he helped me sell my mother's home. He led me through the process and kept me informed even though I was not present. After that he helped me with the legal needs of both my mother and my aunt before they died, including executing my aunt's will. ...
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"I know that David is very smart and diligent! He always does a very thorough job in taking care of all his estate planning, probate and other clients."
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Experience
Honors
1986
Outstanding Senior Man, Oklahoma State University
1986
Phi Kappa Phi Membership, Phi Kappa Phi Scholastic Society
1986
Outstanding Senior - Runner-up for Thomas Arkle Clark Award, Alpha Tau Omega Social Fraternity
1984
Blue Key Member, Blue Key National Leadership Honor Society
1984
Harry S. Truman Scholar Nominee, Oklahoma State University
Work Experience
2001 - Present
Municipal Judge, City of Minco (OK)
1995 - Present
Attorney, Ivy, Ratcliff & Chasteen, PC
1990 - 1995
Associate, Huckaby, Fleming, Frailey, Chaffin & Darrah
Associations
2009 - Present
Chickasaw National Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Oklahoma Municipal Judges AssociationMember
1990 - Present
Oklahoma Bar AssociationMember
1990 - Present
Grady County Bar AssociationPresident - 1996
1987 - 1990
Oklahoma Law ReviewMember
Sample of Legal Cases
The Church of the Living God, TPGT of Muscogee, Oklahoma, vs The Church of the Living God, TPGT of Chickasha, Oklahoma.
My client prevailed at trial and prevailed before the Oklahoma Court of Appeals
Richard L. Freeman, Plaintiff/Appellee, vs. Sybil Irene Montague, Defendant/Appellant.
We prevailed at trial and on appeal.
Beavers v. Beavers
After adverse ruling at trial, we successfully appealed to Oklahoma Court of Appeals.
Education
1990
University of Oklahoma
J.D.
1986
Oklahoma State University
B.S.
Speaking Engagements
2015
State 4-H Round-up
Careers in the Legal Field
2015
High School Awards Assembly
Legal Careers and Academics
2011
Quarterly Meeting
Indian Child Welfare Act as relating to Adoptions
2009
Beta Club "C" Awards Assembly
Legal Careers
2008
State Meeting
Personal Legal Documents in Health Care Decision Making Arena
Publications
1989
Oklahoma Law Review
Constitutional Law: Guinn v. Collinsville Church of Christ,
Languages
English