Profile
Curt Long has over 40 years of experience in energy and telecommunications, representing clients in state and federal courts, and before regulatory commissions. Mr. Long is skilled at advising his clients on the intricacies of the law in regulated industries such as natural gas, electric and telecommunications. Throughout his career, he has resolved complex matters and disputes through litigation, arbitration, mediation and negotiation. Mr. Long’s experience also includes retail and wholesale contracts for natural gas, electric, telecommunications, water and process water discharge services.
A fourth-generation Oklahoman, Mr. Long has been recognized by his peers for his professional accomplishments and commitment to the community. In 2012 he was selected by his peers for the Tulsa Best Lawyers – Lawyer of the Year in Energy Law. In 2013, he was named a Man of Distinction Honoree by Tulsa Business & Legal News.
Honors & Leadership
Honors & Recognitions
Recognized as the 2025 Tulsa "Lawyer of the Year" in Energy Regulatory Law and in Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy) by Best Lawyers in America®
Recognized as the 2018 Tulsa "Lawyer of the Year" in Natural Resources Law by Best Lawyers in America®
Recognized as the 2012 Tulsa "Lawyer of the Year" in Energy Law by Best Lawyers in America®
Martindale-Hubble AV Preeminent
2013 Main of Distinction Honoree – Tulsa Business & Legal News
Listed in Best Lawyers in America© (2015 - 2025) in the areas of Administrative/Regulatory Law, Energy Law, Litigation – Regulatory Enforcement and Natural Resources Law (2010 - 2025)
Oklahoma Super Lawyers (2008 - present)
Community & Professional
Oklahoma Bar Association: Past Chair, Energy Law Section
Tulsa County Bar Association: Past Chair, Mineral Law Section
American Bar Association
Tulsa Opera: Board of Directors 2011-2015; Legal Counsel 2015-Present
Leadership Tulsa: Member since 1994; Class 21
Tulsa Oratorio Chorus: Board of Directors 2010-2015; Board President 2011-2013
Street School (an alternative education program): Board of Directors 1995-2001; Board President 1998-1999
Troop 1 Boy Scouts of America: Assistant Scoutmaster (1994-2001)
Windycrest Sailing Club: Board of Governors 1982-1986; Commodore 1985
First Presbyterian Church: Elder; Chair Personnel Committee 2004-2005
News
News
Alerts & Publications
Alerts & Publications
Practices
Industries
Education
University of Oklahoma, J.D., 1974
University of Oklahoma, B.A., 1971
Admissions
- Oklahoma – 1974
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit – 1976
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit – 1999
- U.S. Supreme Court – 1982