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Community Outreach in Action
Award Criteria
The Golden Rule award is given to lawyers who make outstanding contributions to their professions, have the highest of ideals, and are willing to mentor to those with less experience. Criteria for Award:
1. Recognizes the ethical and professional obligations as an officer of the court, as well as the spirit and intent of the
Rules of Professional Conduct.
2. Practices ethically and honestly and is true to his/her word.
3. Strives for the traditional goals of moral excellence. 4. Exhibits the highest standards of fairness and integrity. 5. Sets a model example for conduct with members of the Bar and the Judiciary, not only by words but more importantly deeds. 6. Is civil, courteous and respectful towards the court and his/ her opponents. 7. Is loyal to his/her client without trickery and deception and without using abusive practices or misleading the court or opposing counsel. 8. Avoids the temptation to make his/her client’s case into a personal vendetta. 9. Conducts himself/herself in a manner that improves the image of the legal profession in the eyes of the public.
and special needs planning. Because of his servant’s heart and dedication to excellence, his clients have enjoyed his vast knowledge and skill for all these years. It’s has been a remarkable privilege to train and practice under his tutelage. He has earned a rich retirement and I wish him a wonderful road ahead doing whatever he wants to do!”
Curtis truly embodies every one of the criteria for the Golden Rule Award and the Tulsa County Bar Association is proud to name him the 1st Quarter recipient of this award. Congratulations, Curtis!
Community Outreach
in Action TCBF Community Outreach sponsored the purchase of two trees through Tulsa Park Friends for Lacy Park this summer and those were recently planted. By purchasing the trees , one red maple and one lacebark elm, through park friends. They will be maintained by the City of Tulsa’s Park and Recreation Department In time, these trees will also provide shade around the park for generations of Tulsans to come.
