Myriah S. Downs
Steidley & Neal • Tulsa, OK
Workers CompensationBusiness LitigationClass ActionsInsurancePersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
downs@wscd.com
Phone
(918) 727-8030
Address
2448 East 81st Street #5300, Tulsa, OK, 74137, US
Professional
About
Myriah S. Downs is a dedicated civil litigation attorney based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, specializing in a diverse range of practice areas including business litigation, insurance, personal injury, civil rights, environmental law, workers' compensation, federal vaccine claims, and class actions. She is licensed to practice law in the State of Oklahoma, the Northern District of Oklahoma, and the United States Court of Federal Claims. Myriah has extensive experience representing clients throughout all stages of litigation. Her proficiency encompasses drafting pleadings and motions, presenting oral arguments before both state and federal trial courts, and managing comprehensive discovery processes, including interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission, and witness depositions. Additionally, she has successfully drafted appeals to the Oklahoma Supreme Court and has represented clients in the Vaccine Court of the United States Court of Federal Claims. An active member of the legal community, Myriah is involved with several organizations, including the National Bar Association, the Northeastern Oklahoma Black Lawyers Association, and the Tulsa Bar Association Diversity Committee. She is also a member of Black Professionals of Tulsa. Her exceptional work has earned her recognition on the inaugural Lawyers of Color, Inc. Hot List, which honors 100 outstanding legal professionals across the southwestern United States.
About Workers Compensation Law
Workers' compensation attorneys help injured workers obtain benefits for workplace injuries. They navigate the claims process and fight for fair compensation. Common matters include workplace injuries, occupational illness, denied claims, disability benefits.
Credentials
Education
2015 University of Tulsa College of Law JD - Juris Doctor 2012 Arkansas State University, Jonesboro BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Spanish | English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2015 Inductee, Order of the Barristers 2015 Hot 100 List, Lawyers of Color
Publications
N/A Reinsurance Law Blog Explosion Excluded from Coverage by Pollution Endorsement N/A Reinsurance Law Blog ERISA expressly preempts law to regulate generic drug pricing N/A Reinsurance Law Blog Future promises do not constitute fraud and construction damages are subject to the Arkansas Statute of Repose N/A Reinsurance Law Blog Pharmacy owes decedent duty in prescription overdose wrongful death action
Associations
2015 - Present National Bar Association Member 2015 - Present Oklahoma Bar Association Member 2015 - Present Tulsa County Bar Association Member 2015 - Present Northeastern Oklahoma Black Lawyers Association Member
Speaking
2017 Annual Law Enforcement Symposium Constitutional Due Process Considerations in Law Enforcement 2016 Annual Tulsa Summer Speaker Series Swimming with Sharks: Practical Strategies for Limiting Personal Liability 2015 National Black Pre-Law Conference Diversity in the Legal Profession
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Updated: Jun 05, 2026