Erin J. Rooney is a shareholder in the firm’s Oklahoma City office, where he focuses his practice on personal injury, corporate and business law, banking and finance, and estate planning. Known for his pragmatic approach and meticulous attention to detail, Erin provides practical legal solutions to individuals and small businesses across Oklahoma.
He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma College of Law, where he served on the Oklahoma Law Review. He also holds dual undergraduate degrees from the University of Oklahoma: a Bachelor of Science in Zoology and a Bachelor of Arts in Letters. This diverse academic background underpins Erin’s ability to analyze legal issues from multiple perspectives.
Erin is admitted to practice before the Oklahoma state courts, the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, the United States District Courts for the Western, Northern, and Eastern Districts of Oklahoma, and the United States Bankruptcy Court for Western District of Oklahoma.
Throughout his career, Erin has successfully briefed and argued a wide range of complex civil and insurance-related matters in both state and federal courts. Notable appellate opinions and district court ruling include:
- Shotts v. GEICO General Insurance Company, 943 F.3d 1304 (10th Cir. 2019)
- Shotts v. GEICO General Insurance Company, 2018 WL 4832626 (W.D. Okla. 2018)
- Kier v. Lowery, 2017 WL 1015319 (N.D. Okla. 2017)
- Sperling v. CSAA, 2017 WL 3185141 (N.D. Okla. 2017)
- Metro Mart, Inc. v. North Star Mut. Ins. Co., 2015 WL 13567092 (W.D. Okla. 2015)
- Supermart #7 v. North Star Mut. Ins. Co., 2015 WL 737006 (W.D. Okla. 2015)
- Singleton v. Progressive Direct Ins. Co., 2014 WL 4437769 (N.D. Okla. 2013)
- Errahmouni v. Progressive N. Ins. Co., 2013 WL 6410985 (W.D. Okla. 2013)
- Zlotogura v. Progressive Direct Ins. Co., 2013 WL 1855879 (W.D. Okla. 2013)
His skill in navigating insurance disputes and civil litigation has earned him repeated recognition as a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2016 to 2023.
In addition to his legal practice, Erin has been an active member of the Oklahoma County Bar Association since 2012, has served on the Board of the Piedmont Public Schools Education Foundation since 2024, and as coach/assistant coach for his children’s teams, reflecting his dedication to public education and community engagement.
Outside the office, Erin enjoys spending time with his family, working on old cars, and woodworking. Clients value his clear communication, strong analytical skills, and results-driven approach to solving legal problems.
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