About Us

A Little About the Firm…

At Lackey Bennett, we know that every case matters to our clients, and your decision to trust us is based on years of trust, practice, and proven results.  Each day we strive to demonstrate our worth and value both in the results we achieve for our clients, but also in the relationships we foster.

Founded in 1971 by Lee Grigg and John Richards, the firm, through each of its iterations including decades of leadership by John R. Paul, has been successful by living by very simple tenants.  John David and Amy care deeply about being good stewards of every client’s time and money, building lasting relationships that extend beyond any individual case.

We represent a wide variety of clients, including hospital groups in medical malpractice or employment related claims, insurance clients facing tort cases, or private companies/individuals in need of legal representation for their dispute.  Boutique by design, we strive to provide results without the turnover or cost of larger firms.

John David Lackey

John David joined the firm in 2010, becoming a partner in 2014 and focuses his practice on the litigation of medical malpractice and commercial disputes.  John David also provides representation to clients defending civil rights complaints, employment claims, and a multitude of other defense matters.  John David is admitted to practice in the State of Oklahoma, all three Oklahoma Federal Districts, the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.

A graduate of the University of Oklahoma College of Law, John David also received a history degree from OU.  Prior to graduation, John David enlisted in the United States Army, serving in the infantry for several years.  Co-author of the book The ABC’s of the UCC: Related and Supplementary Consumer Law, John David is a past chairman of the NCAA Committee on Infractions for Division Two schools.  John David has been given an AV Preeminent rating by his peers through Martindale Hubbell, and is an active member of the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel.

You can reach John David at johndavid@lackeybennett.com

Amy Bennett

Amy graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in 1999.  Amy is a 2003 graduate from the University of Denver College of Law and is licensed to practice law in Colorado, Oklahoma, and Arkansas state courts.  Amy is also licensed to practice in numerous federal district courts and the 10^th Circuit Court of Appeals.

After graduating law school, Amy began her practice in Colorado working as a clerk and bailiff for various Judges at the Denver District Court.  Amy then worked as an associate attorney primarily focusing on family and criminal law.  Amy practiced in Colorado for approximately 4 years before moving back to Oklahoma.  Since returning to Oklahoma, Amy worked for the firm as an associate and in 2024, became a partner primarily handling insurance defense, medical malpractice, and construction litigation cases.

Amy enjoys spending time with her husband and two boys.  She enjoys traveling, hiking, and football Saturdays (go Sooners!), although she now spends most of her free time transporting her boys from event to event.

You can reach Amy at amy@lackeybennett.com