Prior to becoming a Mediator, Pete was an active trial lawyer.  He began his legal career representing doctors, insurance companies and hospital corporations.  He then spent 20 years representing plaintiffs in injury and medical malpractice cases.  He has tried over 70 cases to verdict.  He is board certified in medical/professional malpractice law and is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers.  Pete has mediated cases involving professional negligence, personal injury, auto negligence, nursing home negligence and construction site accidents. 

  Education 

•   University of Oklahoma School of Law, Norman, OK

  Juris Doctorate, 1986 

•   University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma

Bachelor of Arts, 1983

Bar Admissions

•   Admitted to practice before the United States Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.

• Admitted to practice before the Eastern, Northern and Western Federal District Courts of Oklahoma.

• Admitted to practice in all state district courts in Oklahoma.

• Admitted to practice pro hoc vice in numerous area states. 

Professional Affiliations 

• American College of Trial Lawyers - Fellow

• Oklahoma Bar Association

• Oklahoma County Bar Association

• Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (former)

• International Association of Defense Counsel (former)

• Super Lawyers 

Professional Experience 

• Perry T. Marrs, PLLC – Partner/Owner

• Butts Marrs & Donchin - Partner

• Butts & Marrs – Partner

• Short Wiggins Margo & Adler – Partner