After helping his own family deal with a lengthy probate and the IRS following his father’s untimely death in a farm accident, Larry Parman made a decision to help families create effective estate plans designed to reduce taxes, minimize legal interference with the transfer of assets to one’s heirs, and protect his clients’ assets from predators and creditors.

Experience

Following a dozen years in the investment banking and financial services business, Mr. Parman formed Parman & Easterday, a law firm providing families the peace of mind that comes from having a premier estate and financial plan in place. Today, the firm is one of the leading Estate, Elder Law, and Business Planning law firms in the Midwest.

Mr. Parman is the author of numerous published articles on business, financial and estate planning matters and the co-author of two books, Estate Planning Basics: A Crash Course in Safeguarding Your Legacy and Guiding Those Left Behind in Oklahoma: Settling the Affairs of Your Loved One. In January, 2013 his most recent book, Above The Fray: Leading Yourself, Your Business and Others During Turbulent Times, was published.

Parman is a member of the Oklahoma and Missouri bar associations, the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, and the Oklahoma City Estate Planning Council.

Because of his experience and qualifications Mr. Parman offers his clients a portfolio of legal, financial and consulting expertise. This background allows him to focus his practice on advising business owners who wish to grow, lead and successfully exit their businesses. Parman complements his legal services through his partnership in an affiliated registered investment advisory firm that provides investment and retirement planning services and a firm that offers leadership, executive development and consulting programs to CEOs, business owners, and entrepreneurs.

Education

Mr. Parman received his undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 1974.

Mr. Parman is an Accredited Estate Planner (AEP®) with the National Association of Estate Planners and Counsels.

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In January, 2013, Governor Mary Fallin invited Mr. Parman to serve in her cabinet as Oklahoma’s Secretary of State. He later served as Secretary of Commerce until January, 2015. Mr. Parman has actively participated in numerous community and civic organizations. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs (OCPA), an Oklahoma think tank focused on policies that encourage free markets, limited government and individual freedom. He is also a member of the Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce. Previously, he served on the Board of Managers of CompSource Oklahoma (the state’s workers’ compensation insurance company) and served two years as its Chairman. He is an active member of Rotary Club 29 and the Committee of 100, both in Oklahoma City.

Larry is an alumnus of Leadership Oklahoma City. He is a former board member of Oklahoma City’s Junior Achievement Chapter, where he served two terms as president, and the Research Institute for Economic Development (“RIED”).

Larry and his wife Darlene have two adult children, daughter Aly Parman Pitts (son-in-law Mike, and grandsons Desmond and Sagan) of Portland, Oregon and son, Scott Parman, of Oklahoma City.

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.

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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.

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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.

The first attorney in her family, Taylor Smith decided to pursue a career in estate planning because she wanted to problem solve and connect with families. She is a self-proclaimed “people-person,” and wanted to use her law degree to serve her community and help her fellow Oklahomans create plans that give them peace of mind and protection.

Experience

Taylor has helped hundreds of families create estate plans across the state of Oklahoma, and spent time educating clients through workshops. After her first year of practice, she received the Oklahoma NextGen Under 30 award in the Legal category. She has continued to focus her practice on estate planning throughout the years and now leads the Parman and Easterday Tulsa office.

Taylor is a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the Tulsa Title and Probate Lawyers Association, and the Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Section of the OBA.

Education

Taylor received her undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama where she became a member of the Alpha Delta chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority, and earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Oklahoma College of Law. In her time at OU College of Law, she was selected as a 1L mentor, served as 2L Class President of the Student Bar Association, and was a member of the Organization for Advancement of Women in Law Association. In her second year, she was selected as the only Oklahoma representative for the Ms. JD Leadership Academy Conference held at Harvard Law School.

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Taylor is a member of Impact Oklahoma, a women’s collective giving organization that has contributed over $3.7 Million to Oklahoma nonprofits in their 17 years of operation. She is currently serving as a Board member of Freedom City, a nonprofit whose mission is to remove barriers and provide support for children and families in Oklahoma City to reach their potential through education, mentorship and counseling programs.

Taylor and her husband Caleb have a two-year-old daughter, Stevie Smith. Taylor enjoys spending her time with her family, trying new recipes and restaurants, and playing outside with Stevie. She loves all music, from Led Zeppelin to Johnny Cash, and is a great teammate in music trivia. Taylor feels that life is short, and our time is best spent with the people we love and doing things that bring us joy.

Kelsey joins the firm as an attorney and is excited to be working in estate planning. She is the first attorney in her family, and she looks forward to serving her community.

Education

Ms. Hull received her Bachelor of Arts degree in International and Area Studies from the University of Oklahoma, where she graduated with honors, and her Juris Doctor from Oklahoma City University School of Law. While in law school, Kelsey was a member of the OCU Law Review, and she was on the Dean’s List multiple semesters. Kelsey also received CALI awards for Legal Research and Writing I and Strategies for Success on the MPT. She is currently a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association.

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Kelsey grew up on a ranch in Northwestern Oklahoma and enjoys spending time with her family back home. She loves traveling and experiencing new cultures, which led her to study abroad in Heidelberg, Germany for a year. In her free time, you can find her catching up on the latest tv shows/movies and planning her wedding with her fiancé, Dylan, which will happen later this year.

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.

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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.

EXPERIENCE

After working her way up from receptionist to paralegal, Amber finally took the plunge and went to law school.  During her 18 years as an attorney, Amber dedicated herself to her private practice, which specialized in Family Law.  In addition to her private practice, Amber has been appointed as an investigative arm of the court, providing a valuable service to the courts regarding parental rights and responsibilities cases.  Finally, Amber served four years on the bench as a Municipal Court Judge.

EDUCATION

Amber obtained her Bachelor of Arts, in Legal Studies, from National University located in San Diego, California.  She then attended Thomas Jefferson School of Law, San Diego, where she earned her Juris Doctorate.  Amber holds a license to practice law in both California and Colorado.

PERSONAL

Amber was born and raised in Orange County, California.  She married her high school sweetheart, who had joined the Navy, and relocated to San Diego shortly after turning 18. Amber enjoyed life on the West Coast, until after she graduated from law school.  Within 2 years, she made a drastic move and relocated to the Rocky Mountain state of Colorado. 

After catching her breath, literally, she delved right in to creating her own niche in the family law arena in the sleepy town of Durango, Colorado.  Amber remained in Durango until she moved to Oklahoma to be closer to her father, a retired Marine.  After his passing, Amber moved again to the gulf coast settling in Biloxi, Mississippi.  She remained in Mississippi for 6 short months before returning to Oklahoma to join the team here at Parman and Easterday.

Amber states “I love my work here at Parman and Easterday because it allows me to continue helping others.”