Hartzog Conger Cason has once again secured a place in the 2026 edition of the Chambers USA Guide, the gold standard for evaluating legal talent in the United States. Fewer than 1 in 200 U.S. law firms earn a Chambers ranking in any given year. With recognition across four distinct practice areas, the breadth and depth of the firm’s capabilities are on full display.
Chambers rankings are earned through a rigorous independent research process involving hundreds of specialized analysts, client interviews, and stringent peer evaluation — a methodology Chambers has refined over more than 30 years. A Chambers Band 1 ranking is one of the profession’s highest recognitions of excellence. It signals that independent researchers place the firm among the very best in a practice area.
In 2026, Hartzog retained its Band 1 firm-level ranking in both Litigation and Tax — a distinction shared by only a handful of Oklahoma firms. The team also earned firm-level recognition in Corporate/Commercial at Band 2 and Real Estate at Band 3, reinforcing its standing as one of the state’s most complete and sophisticated practices.
Six Hartzog attorneys earned individual recognition in this year’s guide:
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- Len Carson advanced to a Band 1 individual ranking in Tax — a prestigious step forward that reflects the trajectory of his work in tax credit finance, corporate structuring, and nonprofit law. He joins Steven C. Davis, who retained his Band 1 standing, at the top of the Chambers Tax rankings. J. Christian Guzzy maintained his Band 2 recognition. Together, these three attorneys represent one of the most decorated tax practices in the region, with collective expertise spanning business incentives, tax planning, trusts and estates, and complex tax structures.
- Charles E. Geister III earned recognition in two separate Chambers categories: Band 2 in Litigation: General Commercial and Band 1 in Litigation: Mediators. Recognition as both a formidable advocate and a sought-after neutral is uncommon, and it reflects the unusual range Geister brings to high-value disputes.
- David A. Elder secured a Band 3 ranking in Litigation: General Commercial, building on his reputation for handling complex commercial disputes with precision and tenacity.
- T. Scott Spradling earned a Band 3 ranking in Real Estate, continuing his record of recognition for transactional and finance-related work in one of the firm’s most active practice groups.
For clients facing consequential litigation, intricate tax structures, high-stakes transactions, or complex real estate matters, the 2026 Chambers results confirm what Hartzog clients have long known: this Oklahoma law firm performs at the highest level, year after year.
About Hartzog Conger Cason
Based in Oklahoma City, Hartzog Conger Cason LLP is a full‑service law firm with a national reputation for excellence in corporate, litigation, real estate, and tax matters. With legal services in 13 different practice areas and 38-plus highly experienced attorneys, the firm represents a wide variety of clients, including publicly and privately held companies, high‑net‑worth individuals and families, and nonprofit organizations. With a deep bench of experienced attorneys, the firm is regularly recognized by Chambers USA, Best Lawyers®, Super Lawyers, and Best Law Firms® for its strategic, client‑focused approach to high‑stakes legal matters.
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