Mr. Mr. Kent F Frates, Business Attorney in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Over 62 years of legal practice · focused on Business, General, and Health Care · 4.8/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Of CounselatHartzog Conger Cason, LLP
Oklahoma City, OK
Practicing business in Oklahoma City since 1964.
- 62+
- Years practicing
- 4.8 ★
- 1 client review
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Mr. Kent F Frates is an of counsel based in Oklahoma City, OK. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Health Care. Mr. has over 62 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hartzog Conger Cason, LLP. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Experience
- over 62 years
- Known for
- Business · General · Health Care
- Handles Business, General, and Health Care matters from Oklahoma City, OK.
- Over 62 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Mr. Kent F Frates: Mr. Kent F Frates is an of counsel based in Oklahoma City, OK. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Health Care. Mr. has over 62 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hartzog Conger Cason, LLP. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Mr. Kent F Frates
Kent concentrates on business, general, health care, insurance, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kent handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Business cases in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Kent takes business matters in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kent agrees to represent you.
General cases in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Kent takes general matters in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kent agrees to represent you.
Health Care cases in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Kent takes health care matters in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kent agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Kent takes insurance matters in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kent agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Kent takes personal injury matters in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kent agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Mr. Kent F Frates — Over 62 years of Oklahoma business experience
Mr. Kent F Frates is an of counsel based in Oklahoma City, OK. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Health Care. Mr. has over 62 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hartzog Conger Cason, LLP. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Mr Kent F Frates is a lawyer practicing real estate, water law, insurance law and 3 other areas of law. Kent received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1960, and has been licensed for 62 years. Kent practices at Hartzog Conger Cason, LLP in Oklahoma City, OK.
Working with Kent on a business matter
Mr Kent F Frates is a lawyer practicing real estate, water law, insurance law and 3 other areas of law. Kent received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1960, and has been licensed for 62 years. Kent practices at Hartzog Conger Cason, LLP in Oklahoma City, OK.
Clients Kent works with
Kent reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, general, and health care matters in Oklahoma City and the surrounding Oklahoma area.
Credentials
Mr. Kent F Frates's legal education and bar admissions
University of Arizona
J.D. · 1964
Stanford University
B.A. · 1960
Jurisdictions
Kent's state bar admissions
Arizona
1965 · ACTIVE
Oklahoma
1964 · ACTIVE
Kent studied at J.D. in University of Arizona and B.A. in Stanford University.
Law school and academic background
Kent completed J.D. in University of Arizona and B.A. in Stanford University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kent runs in Oklahoma is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Mr. Kent F Frates
Kent has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Kent's professional memberships and bar associations
Oklahoma Bar Association State Bar of Arizona
membership
Locations
Mr. Kent F Frates's office in Oklahoma City
Kent's primary office is at 1600 Bank of Oklahoma Plaza, 201 Robert S. Kerr, Oklahoma City, OK, 73102. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Hartzog Conger Cason, LLP
1600 Bank of Oklahoma Plaza, 201 Robert S. Kerr
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
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Client reviews of Mr. Kent F Frates — 4.8/5 rating from 1 verified client review
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4.8
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How to hire Mr. Kent F Frates — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kent usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Kent charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kent's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Kent will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Kent
Kent discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Kent confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Kent's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Mr. Kent F Frates
How much does it cost to hire Kent for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kent walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kent offer a free consultation?
Kent charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kent's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Kent's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Oklahoma typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Kent gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kent take my case if I'm outside Oklahoma City?
Kent is licensed in Oklahoma. Matters governed by Oklahoma law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Kent will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Kent?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Kent will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kent accepting new business clients right now?
Kent's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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