Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Oklahoma Legal Services for Schools & Businesses
Established in 1932, our firm has built a legacy of excellence in legal services, rooted in Oklahoma's history and dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of our clients. We specialize in a comprehensive range of practice areas, including education law, litigation, estate planning, and public finance, serving school districts, businesses, and individuals across the state. Our commitment to personalized service and community impact is exemplified by our long-standing partnership with Tulsa Public Schools, a relationship spanning nearly a century. With over 350 Oklahoma school district clients, we combine deep legal expertise with a profound understanding of local challenges and opportunities. Our team of seasoned attorneys delivers prompt, efficient solutions grounded in decades of collective experience and adherence to core values of loyalty, dedication, and integrity. We maintain active involvement in legislative updates and client education through complimentary resources like our Chalkboard newsletters, ensuring clients stay informed about critical legal developments.From alternative dispute resolution to complex litigation, our practice emphasizes proactive, client-centered strategies that anticipate challenges and protect interests. As a full-service law firm, we serve diverse sectors including healthcare, real estate, labor and employment, and municipal law, maintaining a reputation for excellence that attracts clients statewide. Our attorneys' biographies reflect specialized expertise in areas such as special education law, appellate practice, and public finance, ensuring tailored solutions for complex legal matters. This enduring commitment to service excellence positions us as trusted legal advisors for organizations and individuals seeking reliable representation in Oklahoma's dynamic legal landscape.
Services
Education Law
Appellate Practice
Bankruptcy Services
Estate Planning
Public Finance
Labor & Employment
Real Estate Law
Criminal Defense
Healthcare Law
Mergers & Acquisitions
Details
- Year established: 1932
Highlights and features
- We offer 90+ years of Oklahoma-specific legal expertise since 1932
- Our firm specializes in education law with 350+ school district clients
- We provide complimentary legislative updates and legal resources
- Our attorneys maintain specialized expertise in 20+ practice areas
- We combine tradition with modern legal strategies for effective solutions
Services
Education Law
Our education law practice represents over 350 Oklahoma school districts, providing comprehensive legal counsel on governance, student issues, and compliance matters. We specialize in special education law, board policy development, and administrative proceedings. Our attorneys deliver proactive solutions for school district challenges including collective bargaining, student discipline, and federal regulation compliance.
Appellate Practice
We handle complex appellate matters in state and federal courts, focusing on preserving trial court victories and overturning adverse decisions. Our team prepares detailed briefs and oral arguments across diverse legal areas. With deep knowledge of procedural rules and precedent, we effectively advocate for favorable appellate outcomes in Oklahoma and beyond.
Bankruptcy Services
Our bankruptcy practice assists creditors and debtors in navigating Chapter 7, 11, and 13 proceedings. We provide strategic representation in asset liquidation, debt restructuring, and creditor rights enforcement. Our attorneys combine technical expertise with practical solutions to protect client interests in complex bankruptcy cases.
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans including wills, trusts, and advanced directives to protect clients' assets and wishes. Our services address probate administration, tax planning, and guardianship matters. We help families and individuals establish comprehensive plans that ensure proper asset distribution and healthcare decision-making.
Public Finance
Our public finance attorneys represent governmental entities in bond issuances and financing transactions. We provide legal counsel on compliance with federal and state regulations, tax-exempt financing structures, and infrastructure project funding. Our team ensures transparent, legally sound financial solutions for public sector clients.
People
Adam S. Breipohl
Shareholder/Director
Adam S. Breipohl focuses on public finance and municipal law, representing Oklahoma governmental entities in bond issuances and compliance matters. With extensive experience in tax-exempt financing, he provides strategic counsel for infrastructure projects and economic development initiatives.
Eric D. Janzen
Shareholder/Director
Eric D. Janzen specializes in education law and labor relations, advising school districts on employment matters and collective bargaining agreements. His practice includes representing clients in administrative proceedings and developing policy frameworks for compliance with state and federal education regulations.
Frederick J. Hegenbart
Shareholder/Director
Frederick J. Hegenbart concentrates on real estate law and commercial transactions, handling property development and zoning matters. He represents clients in complex real estate deals and land use disputes, providing practical solutions for residential and commercial property issues.
Morgan E. Rinner
Associate
Morgan E. Rinner practices in the firm's education law section, assisting school districts with governance and student-related legal matters. She provides support in policy development and represents clients in administrative proceedings concerning special education and student discipline issues.
Rhiannon K. Thoreson
Of Counsel
Rhiannon K. Thoreson focuses on special education law and student rights, advising school districts on IDEA compliance and Section 504 accommodations. She represents clients in due process hearings and develops training programs for educators on disability law requirements.
Questions
What areas of law does Rosenstein, Fist & Ringold specialize in?
We specialize in education law, appellate practice, bankruptcy services, estate planning, public finance, real estate, and labor & employment law.
How long has the firm been serving Oklahoma clients?
Our firm has provided legal services since 1932, maintaining Tulsa Public Schools as a client for nearly 90 years.
What makes your education law practice unique?
We represent over 350 Oklahoma school districts, offering specialized expertise in special education law, student discipline, and board policy development.
Do you provide resources for understanding legal changes?
Yes, we offer complimentary legislative updates and our Chalkboard newsletters covering education law developments and court rulings.
How do you handle complex litigation cases?
Our attorneys combine trial experience with strategic planning, handling state and federal litigation across diverse practice areas including healthcare and municipal law.
What public finance services do you offer?
We assist governmental entities with bond issuances, tax-exempt financing structures, and compliance with federal and state regulations for infrastructure projects.
