Paul DeMuro

Paul DeMuro has devoted his career to representing businesses, financial institutions, and senior executives in complex, high-stakes disputes where the legal issues are intertwined with critical business decisions. He has handled eight- and nine-figure litigation involving financial services, securities, energy, commercial contracts, corporate governance, and other matters that carry significant financial, operational, and reputational consequences. Throughout his career, he has represented many of the types of clients traditionally served by the nations largest law firms, earning a reputation for thoughtful judgment, meticulous preparation, and persuasive advocacy.

While Paul is an accomplished trial lawyer, clients often seek his counsel long before a case reaches the courtroom. They rely on him to assess risk, develop strategy, and help management navigate difficult decisions with a clear understanding of both the legal and business implications. He believes that the best litigation strategy is one that advances the clients broader objectivesnot simply one that wins the next motion or prevails at trial.

Financial services litigation has become a defining focus of Pauls practice. He has handled more banking and FINRA arbitrations than almost any attorney in Oklahoma, representing banks, broker-dealers, financial institutions, and financial professionals in litigation, arbitration, regulatory proceedings, and internal investigations. His practice also includes securities litigation, fiduciary disputes, loan enforcement and workout litigation, business torts, corporate governance matters, and appeals in state and federal courts.

Paul has tried cases before juries and judges and argued appeals involving complex commercial issues. Whether presenting a case to a jury, examining expert witnesses, or advising a board of directors, he is known for distilling complicated legal and factual issues into clear, persuasive analyses that enable clients, judges, and juries to focus on what matters most.

Colleagues and clients value Pauls temperament as much as his technical ability. He is known for remaining calm under pressure, communicating candidly, and providing recommendations rather than merely identifying options. Business executives frequently describe him as a trusted member of their leadership teamsomeone who understands their business, appreciates the practical realities they face, and offers advice grounded in experience and sound judgment.

Paul earned his law degree from the University of New Mexico School of Law, graduating second in his class. He has built his practice around the principle that credibility is a trial lawyers most valuable asset.

Throughout his career, Paul has viewed trial work not simply as advocacy, but as a discipline requiring careful preparation, intellectual honesty, strategic judgment, and unwavering professionalism. Those principles continue to guide his work on behalf of clients facing their most consequential legal challenges.