Ritchie, Rock, McBride & Atwood

Mr. Atwood grew up in Shawnee and is a 1997 graduate from Shawnee High School. He received his bachelor of science degree from Saint Mary’s University in May 2001. He received his Juris Doctor from Oklahoma City University School of Law in May 2008. Mr. Atwood was admitted to practice law before all Oklahoma state courts in September of 2008. Mr. Atwood’s practice is focused on general civil litigation, property law, eminent domain law, business law, municipal law, estate law, employment law, family law, and tribal law. He is licensed to practice in the Oklahoma State Courts and in the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma. Mr. Atwood held the position of Deputy General Counsel for Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry. While in the Governor’s General Counsel Office, Mr. Atwood was responsible for administrative rules; reviewing all clemency, pardon, parole and revocation requests; assisting with all tribal compacting; drafting executive orders and proclamations; and working on appointment qualifications, contract reviews, legislation analysis, and litigation. After serving in Governor Henry’s administration, Mr. Atwood moved to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. He represented ODOT in eminent domain actions, property ownership and title issue across the State of Oklahoma. In 2010, he was selected by the American Council of Young Political Leaders for a United States Delegation to Turkey. Mr. Atwood is the 2018 Drive-Chair for the Pottawatomie County United Way. Additionally, he is a member of the Pottawatomie County Bar Association, Shawnee Chamber of Commerce, Shawnee Forward, Shawnee Yes!, Shawnee Kiwanis Club, NJCAA Basketball Committee and active member throughout the Shawnee community. He previously served as a board member on the Oklahoma Donor Education and Awareness Advisory Council. Mr. Atwood resides in Shawnee and manages the Firm’s Shawnee Office.

Ms. Davis-Maddy’s areas of practice include commercial, healthcare, environmental and water law sectors. Although primarily a litigator, her practice is full service—assisting her clients and their needs that span the employment, commercial, real property, regulatory and administrative fields. Ms. Davis-Maddy’s healthcare practice includes advising physicians and other licensed providers regarding corporate, administrative and litigation issues, while her environmental practice focuses on interacting with state and federal agencies to provide her clients with the outcomes they desire. Most recently, she has obtained favorable results for clients in state and federal licensure and certification actions, including with the Department of Environmental Quality and Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. Ms. Davis-Maddy is an accomplished water attorney, regularly assisting clients in asserting, obtaining, and protecting their water rights in court or at state agencies. Her clients include small and large municipalities, corporations, landowners, and family farmers. Ms. Davis-Maddy is a member of the American Bar Association, the Oklahoma Bar Association, and the Oklahoma County Bar Association. She earned her B.A. degree from the University of Oklahoma and her J.D. degree from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law.

Mr. Sowecke is a director in the firm’s Oklahoma City office and is a member of the Energy, Environment & Natural Resources and Real Estate Practice Groups. He is admitted to practice in federal and state courts in Oklahoma and Wyoming. Mr. Sowecke is a member of the American Bar Association, Oklahoma County Bar Association, Wyoming Bar Association, and the Mineral Lawyers Society of Oklahoma City. He earned his M.A. degree in Environment and Natural Resources from the University of Wyoming, and his J.D. degree from the University of Wyoming College of Law.