Staff Profile

Founder | Attorney | Author
Making sure no family goes through what his did since 1985.

The Reason This Firm Exists

In 1978, Larry Parman’s father, Vance, was killed in a tractor accident on the family farm in Northwest Missouri. He was 56. He had no estate plan.

What followed was over two years fighting the IRS and nearly three years in probate. His family had to navigate a legal and financial nightmare while grieving that could have been avoided entirely.

Vance Parman was not careless. He was busy. He was healthy. He figured there was time. There was not.

Since starting Parman & Easterday in 1985, Larry’s professional purpose has been to make sure that never happens to another Oklahoma family. That is why Parman & Easterday exists. Not because estate planning is a good business. But because it is personal for Larry.

How That Mission Shows Up in the Work

Larry’s family experienced every problem his clients are trying to avoid: hidden costs, long timelines, impossible decisions made under pressure with no guidance. Every structural decision at the firm traces back to that experience.

Fixed Investment because Larry’s family was blindsided by costs they did not expect.
30-Day Completion because delay is the enemy he has been fighting since 1985.
Money-Back Guarantee because this work matters too much to leave room for doubt.
Free Education and Clarity Before Any Commitment because Larry believes families should understand their options before they spend a dollar.

Why People Trust Him

Larry does not just practice estate planning. He has spent his career in the intersection of law, finance, and business strategy.

Before founding the firm, he spent over a decade in investment banking and financial services. That background gives him something most estate planning attorneys do not have: a deep understanding of how wealth is built, protected, and transferred across generations.

He is the author of five books, including The Straight Shooter’s Guide to Estate Planning; Estate Planning Basics: How to Safeguard Your Legacy; and Guiding Those Left Behind in Oklahoma.  As a passionate business leader and believer in capitalism, he also authored Above The Fray: Leading Yourself, Your Business, and Others During Turbulent Times. He writes because he believes education should come before any legal engagement.

His practice focuses on:

• Estate and asset protection planning
• Business succession and exit planning
• Strategic planning for business owners

His depth and breadth of experience and expertise ensures he provides clients with a complete picture, not just a legal one.

Public Service

Larry served as Oklahoma’s Secretary of State and later as Secretary of Commerce under Governor Mary Fallin. He chairs the Board of Trustees for the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs (OCPA) and is active in Rotary Club 29 in Oklahoma City.

He did not pursue public service for the title. He pursued it for the same reason he practices law: because he believes showing up for people matters.

Credentials

• B.S., University of Missouri-Columbia
• J.D., University of Missouri-Kansas City
• Accredited Estate Planner (AEP), National Association of Estate Planners and Councils
• Licensed in Oklahoma and Missouri
• Member, American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys (the only member in Oklahoma, requiring 36 hours of estate-specific CLE annually, three times the Oklahoma Bar Association requirement)
• Recommended by Money Magazine and Suze Orman (9 Steps to Financial Freedom)

Outside the Office

When he is not working with clients or writing his next book, Larry can be found thinking he should be Clay Travis, opining on political issues during the week and spending his weekends following SEC football. He reads constantly, travels to new places (and occasionally gets lost on purpose), and golfs with a handicap he is NOT proud of, mostly because he would rather help clients than perfect his swing.

Larry and his wife Darlene have two children. Daughter Alexandra Pitts and her husband Mike are the parents of two sons, Desmond and Sage, and live in Portland, Oregon. Son Scott Parman lives in Oklahoma City and has been an important part of the firm since 2008.

Maris is delighted to join Parman & Easterday as an attorney with a decade of experience serving the legal needs of Oklahomans. Her background in real estate transactions and probate cases uniquely compliments the services provided by our firm.

Maris has the distinct privilege of being a Super Lawyers Rising Star for 2022-2023 and part of 405 Magazine’s Top Real Estate Attorneys for 2022-2023.

Experience

In her previous professional experience, Maris focused on estate planning and business planning, probate, property title issues, as well as general civil litigation.

Maris is a member of the Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Section of the Oklahoma Bar Association, as well as the Oklahoma City Real Property Lawyers Association.

Education

Maris received her bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Oklahoma, where she graduated with honors. She is a dedicated alumna of Delta Delta Delta Sorority and continued to serve Tri Delta as outside general counsel during her legal career. She received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Oklahoma School of Law. Maris participated in OU Law’s moot court competition team and attended the law school’s study abroad program in Oxford, England.

Personal

Maris has a passion for travel and loves to experience new places around the world. She enjoys spending time reading novels, listening to live music, and playing with her dogs. Maris believes everyone should appreciate the little things in life and live each day with a grateful mindset.

Jerry Shiles became interested in estate planning and elder law/special needs planning as a member of the Judge Advocate Generals Corps and then while assisting a special needs relative. He has taught at several universities, hosted a radio and television show for 15 years, and authored a weekly legal column for over 25 years.

Mr. Shiles’ practice is devoted to estate planning, elder law planning (including Medicaid and VA), probate, trust and will administration, business transactions (including limited liability companies and family limited partnerships), and special needs planning. He has lectured at seminars and clinics in Europe, Japan and the U.S. and regularly conducts seminars for attorneys, CPAs, financial planners, nursing home administrators, and other professionals.

Mr. Shiles is a frequent guest on radio and television programs, has published numerous articles on estate planning, elder law, and related topics, and is co-author of the book Estate Planning Basics: A Crash Course in Safeguarding Your Legacy and the Oklahoma Bar Association’s Family Law Section Practice Manual.

Experience

Mr. Shiles is a Member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Oklahoma City Tax Lawyers Group, the Planned Giving Counsel of Oklahoma, the Oklahoma City Estate Planning Council, and the Trusts & Estates Sections of the American, Oklahoma, and Nevada Bar Associations.  He has been recognized as an AVVO Top Attorney-Elder Law, a Certified Veterans Affairs Attorney, a Five Star Wealth Manager, and an Oklahoma Top Rated Attorney. He is currently a Member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys.

Mr. Shiles has received numerous awards, including the American Bar Association’s Distinguished Service Award and the Legion of Merit and Defense Meritorious Civilian Service Award from the Department of Defense. He is listed in Who’s Who in the Leadership of the United States, Who’s Who of American Lawyers, Madison Who’s Who of Executives and Professionals, and in the Martindale-Hubbell Registry of Preeminent Lawyers in the United States.

Mr. Shiles is a retired colonel and active in his community. He has served on the Vance Development Authority; the Chamber of Commerce; on the board of the Reserve Officers Association as National Judge Advocate, State President, and National Councilman; with The American Legion as State Judge Advocate; and on the board of directors of the Oklahoma Military Heritage Foundation as an Ambassador, Chairman of Operations, Chairman of Donor Initiatives, Vice President and President.

He is licensed to practice law in Oklahoma, Nevada, and the District of Columbia, as well as before numerous courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th, 10th and Federal Circuits, the Federal District Courts of Nevada, Oklahoma and Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Tax Court.

Education

Mr. Shiles earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Utah and completed his undergraduate degree in Business and Economics, with honors, at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He earned a Masters in Strategic Planning from the Army War College, an LLM (advanced law degree) from The Army Judge Advocate General’s School, and a German language certificate from the University of Connecticut.

Personal

Mr. Shiles and his wife, Donna, live outside Shawnee, Oklahoma with an assortment of dogs, cats, horses and goats. They have two children, Phil and Lauren, both of whom are married, and four grandchildren, McCartney, Emmalee, Julian and Savannah.

With an extensive academic background in estate planning and taxation, Ms. Brock brings impressive credentials to her position of attorney for the firm. For almost twenty years, she has concentrated her practice in the areas of estate planning, asset protection, retirement planning, and oil and gas.

Ms. Brock is a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Oklahoma and the State Bar of Texas.  She is licensed to practice in all State Courts in Oklahoma and Texas, as well as the United States District Courts for the Northern and Western Districts of Oklahoma.

Education

Ms. Brock earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree at the University of Oklahoma, where she was named to the President’s Honor Roll, participated in the National Leadership Symposium, and was a member of Chi Omega Sorority.  She earned a Juris Doctor from Oklahoma City University School of Law where she was named to the Faculty Honor Roll and received the American Jurisprudence Award in Legal Research and Writing.  Ms. Brock also served on the Moot Court Board and was a member of Phi Delta Phi Honorary Legal Fraternity.  Additionally, she earned a Master of Laws in Taxation and a Certificate in Employee Benefits Law from Georgetown University.

Personal

Tracy was born and raised in Oklahoma City.  She and her husband, Todd, have one daughter.  They reside in Edmond and are members of Crossings Community Church, where they are involved in both national and international missions work.  They are active in various community organizations, in addition to their daughter’s sports and school activities.

Carol serves the Parman & Easterday Clients as a Certified Paralegal. Carol takes pride in creating a “WOWing” experience by treating you like Family; bringing joy to the estate planning process; and worrying about the details so you don’t have to.

Experience

For much of her career, Carol has been a business owner.  After spending 23 years in the oil and gas industry, Carol ventured into the busy world of real estate where she was a top producer in the Oklahoma City area. Deciding it was time for a more structured career, Carol received her certification in Paralegal studies. She has worked in estate planning and probate since 2016.

Education

Carol received her degree in business and general studies from the University of Central Oklahoma. She has also taken several classes in Sociology and Health and Wellness at Oklahoma State University.

Personal

Carol enjoys spending time with her three children, their spouses, her grandchildren, and her beloved Maltipoo Jeffrey. She has been a child advocate working with CASA in Central Oklahoma. In her spare time she loves traveling (cruises are her favorite), exploring new places in Oklahoma, and searching for new books to read. 

 

As the saying goes, “Behind every great man there is a great woman.” Darlene Parman, Larry Parman’s wife, exemplifies that statement 100 fold. Now days Darlene coordinates Larry’s home, social, and travel life as well as assisting with marketing and special projects for the firm. She helped Larry launch the firm in 1985, and over the years has served as Director of First Impressions, Finance Director, Office and Personnel Manager, Client & Community Relations Director and Chief Cook & Head Bottle Washer (frequently wearing multiple hats at once over the years). She is lovingly referred to as the “Matriarch” of the firm and deserves every bit of recognition for the success Parman & Easterday is privileged to have today.

Experience

Darlene’s previous experience includes working as a dress designer City and teaching fashion design at Stephens College and the University of Oklahoma. She often says she stopped designing clothes and started designing babies with Larry. They have two grown children. Scott is the Director of Client and Community Relations for Parman & Easterday and Alexandra is the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at the Art Institute of Portland, OR.

Education

Darlene was a Fashion Design major at Stephens College in Columbia, MO, and earned an M.A. in Clothing and Textiles from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Personal

Darlene was born and raised in Texarkana, TX. She loves to cook and entertain family and friends. Her hobbies include working out, decorating, and traveling. She enjoys beings involved in civic leadership with the Alzheimer’s Association and Allied Arts, and pursues her passions in art, painting, and photography.

As Director of Client and Community Relations for Parman & Easterday, Scott Parman educates clients, families, elders, and individuals on the extremely valuable services we provide in business, estate and elder law planning. Scott utilizes both traditional programs and innovative initiatives to communicate with the public, our professional affiliates, and most importantly, our clients. Topics may include anything from the most up-to-date information affecting the estate planning industry, new and exciting services our firm is introducing, to important or fun developments within the office.

Scott has been involved in client relations and marketing in a variety of capacities. He spent five years in Washington, DC, working for an Oklahoma Congressman. There he truly learned what it means to work in the services industry, helping the Congressman juggle the needs and desires of over 450,000 constituents – all with a staff of less than 20 people. His marketing skills have been honed in the political arena, working and volunteering on a number of federal-level congressional campaigns. And Scott has pursued a number of entrepreneurial ventures, learning that marketing begins with a solid relationship with your clients.

Personal

If you could not tell, Scott is Larry and Darlene Parman’s son (although still not an attorney!). He grew up in Oklahoma City, and attended Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, earning a B.A. in Communication Studies. Seeing as the Vandy Commodores have traditionally struggled in the Southeastern Conference, Scott has never lost his appreciation for Sooner football. If Scott is not in the office, you may have a hard time catching up to him as he loves the outdoors. Swimming, running, biking, water or snow skiing, and pretty much anything that incorporates a little bit of danger is right up his alley (good thing he works for an estate planning law firm!).

Emi joins Parman & Easterday as an Elderlaw Specialist, assisting Mr. Shiles bring successful Medicaid applications to completion. She specifically focuses on Medicaid Crisis Planning cases and helps ease the financial burden families feel when dealing with nursing home expenses. She is also a business development specialist, creating long term value for the firm by identifying opportunities, visiting facilities and coordinating meetings. Since Emi joined the firm in 2013, she has been involved in many marketing projects as well.

EDUCATION

Emi earned a B.A. and a M.A. in psychology from the University of Central Oklahoma.

PERSONAL

Emi was born and raised in Macedonia and can speak more than five languages. She and her husband Gabriel are very proud parents of their two boys Gabriel and Noah. She loves spending time with her boys, playing tennis, skiing and traveling.

Lynn serves as Parman & Easterday’s Director of Client Services.  Additionally, she is Mr. Parman’s executive assistant, coordinating the challenging demands of the busy President and CEO of the law firm.  Since joining Parman & Easterday in February 2015, she has undertaken a variety of other roles, including assisting with some of the firm’s marketing and accounting duties.

EXPERIENCE

Lynn’s introduction to the legal profession began in her early twenties when she held an official court reporter position with Oklahoma County District Judge Jack R. Parr.  She continued that interest taking depositions as a freelance reporter, while earning her bachelor’s degree, partnering in a start-up retail business and raising a family.  After her three children graduated from college, she began service to the state of Oklahoma, serving as a legislative assistant to State Senator Greg Treat.  She then joined the Secretary of State’s office and served as executive assistant to Larry Parman when he was appointed Secretary of State.  When the governor appointed Mr. Parman as Secretary of Commerce, she joined the staff at the Oklahoma Department of Commerce as a Director of Administrative Services.

EDUCATION

Following several years at the University of Oklahoma, Lynn undertook a year’s training as a court reporter. She later earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Design from the University of Central Oklahoma.

PERSONAL

Lynn, and her husband Bill have two sons, William and Travis, and a daughter, Emily.  She is a lifelong member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and a sustaining member of the Junior League of Oklahoma City.

Livy began her journey with Parman & Easterday in 2021 when she joined the team as an intern. Through this position she has been given the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the estate planning world from multiple perspectives. Her passions, however, lie in the marketing department, where she enjoys assisting Scott and Darlene Parman in the firm’s many marketing endeavors.

Experience

Livy thoroughly enjoys working with and for her community. During her undergraduate career, she was a proud member of the Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity and was elected to sit on the board of her university’s Panhellenic Council. She served as the VP of Recruitment for the Panhellenic council, as well as the Chief Recruitment Officer for Theta. With these positions she successfully conducted multiple recruitment events as well as planned and managed her university’s Formal Recruitment Weekend.

Education

When she wasn’t spending time with her sorority sisters and planning events, Livy was working on her English degree at The University of the Pacific in Stockton, California. Livy has been an avid reader and writer from a young age and was thrilled to pursue those passions through her undergraduate program. She graduated with her English degree, as well as a double minor in Writing and Communications, in the spring of 2021. She intends to continue her formal education by obtaining a master’s in marketing.

Personal

Livy is a born and raised Okie, which also means she is a born and raised Sooner at heart. She enjoys cheering on her Sooners whether it be from her living room or with her friends and family in Norman. Livy resides in Midtown Oklahoma City, where she lives with her two best friends and her other half, Bowie (her 19-lbs orange tabby cat).

David joined Parman & Easterday in 2025 as the Director of First Impressions. He is responsible for fielding the calls and questions of those that reach out to the firm, and he is happy to go above and beyond in providing the necessary resources for those interested in creating a trust and estate plan.

EXPERIENCE

David moved to the Edmond area at the age of 11 and graduated from Memorial High School. After that he worked for a non-governmental organization in Finland for a little over two years specializing in helping refugees. He taught Finnish and English there, and developed a sincere love of helping people learn how to prepare their futures to protect their families.

EDUCATION

After returning from Finland, David took advantage of the Presidential Scholarship to provide for his tuition in full in attending Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. He graduated in 2020 with a major in Elementary Education and a minor in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). His next five years were spent as a teacher in the Edmond Public Schools area, where he created and developed a Multimedia class and the Esports program for the Middle School level, eventually moving over to the High School level for Esports in particular.

PERSONAL

David enjoys reading, hiking, and storytelling through various media. His cat Jesper appreciates the quiet lifestyle that he leads as well.