Adam G. Schwabe focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation and civil defense, representing businesses, financial institutions, insurers, and individuals in state and federal courts. His experience spans business and contract disputes, banking and financial services litigation, real estate transactions, insurance defense, construction disputes, oil and gas matters, and labor and employment law. He represents clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies and large institutions to regional and local businesses.
- Successfully defended multiple federal lawsuits against a corporation and its president, seeking millions of dollars and involving allegations of violations of the Federal Communications Act of 1934 and conversion of intangible property. In each case, Grant obtained a complete dismissal with prejudice of all claims asserted against his clients.
- Successfully defended investors in a real estate trust and large national bank in state and federal litigation, involving various lender liability claims, including breach of contract, fraud, negligent misrepresentation and fraudulent conveyances, resulting in dismissal with prejudice of all claims against his clients.
- Successfully defended a large petroleum products company in a lawsuit in state and federal court alleging violations of the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act and breach of contract. Grant obtained summary judgment dismissing all claims against his client, with prejudice.
- Obtained a verdict at trial for individual investors on fraud claims against a corporation and its president for misappropriation of investor funds, which was affirmed after appeal to the Oklahoma Supreme Court.
- Successfully prosecuted and defended clients in hundreds of creditor’s rights lawsuits involving residential and commercial foreclosures, defense of lender liability claims and litigation and resolution of related bankruptcy and insolvency issues.
- Successfully represented a real estate trust in litigation regarding commercial leases and obtained a judgment in the trust’s favor of $955,000.00.
- Represented a large national bank in the defense of claims of fraud, violations of RESPA, TILA and HOEPA. At trial, Grant obtained a verdict in his client’s favor and obtained an award of attorney’s fees, which was affirmed on appeal.
- Successfully represented several large financial institutions as well as individuals involved in litigation with local and state tax authorities regarding allegations of hundreds of unpaid real estate taxes spanning multiple counties.
- Successfully defended bank and mortgage holder in a heavily litigated quiet title action. At trial, Grant obtained a verdict in his client’s favor, which was affirmed on appeal.
- Successfully defended large oil company against claims of wrongful termination and breach of contract. Grant obtained a full dismissal of all claims against his client with prejudice.
- Successfully represented land owners in a heavily litigated property ownership dispute. At trial, Grant obtained a verdict in his clients’ favor and obtained an award of attorney’s fees, which was affirmed on appeal.
- Represented a large food services provider in a federal lawsuit filed by his client for claims of breach of contract, fraud, conversion, tortious interference with contract and interference with prospective economic advantage, against a corporation and its officers. Grant obtained judgment in his client’s favor on all claims.
Admissions
- Oklahoma
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Northern, Western, and Eastern Districts of Oklahoma
Memberships
- Oklahoma Bar Association
- Tulsa County Bar Association
- American Bar Association Litigation Section
- Oklahoma Bar Association, Litigation Section
- Oklahoma Bar Association Member, Civil Procedure Committee
- Oklahoma Bar Association Member, Bench and Bar Committee
- Oklahoma Bar Association Member, Professionalism Committee
Community Involvement
- District Court of Tulsa County Early Settlement Program, Adjunct Settlement Judge
- FBC Tulsa Downtown Caring Center, Career Mentor
- Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, Volunteer
- Eliot School Foundation, Board Member
Education
- J.D., University of Tulsa College of Law, 2004
- B.A., History, University of Oklahoma, 2000
Honors
- Super Lawyers® Rising Stars distinction in Business Litigation, 2015-2016
- AV® Preeminent™, Martindale-Hubbell