Draft:Blake Edward Lynch


Blake Edward Lynch is an American lawyer and humanitarian who is the founder and Senior Partner of Wagner & Lynch headquartered in McAlester, Oklahoma. Most notably, Lynch was the criminal defence attorney in the Brenda Savage federal murder case[1][2] and defense attorney for the Friendly Market trial in Norman, Oklahoma.[3][4] He is a founding member and president of the Dancing Rabbit Music Festival located in McAlester, Oklahoma.[5] A member of the University of Oklahoma, class of 2006, he would graduate from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 2009.

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Lynch currently serves as Senior Partner of Wagner & Lynch[6] in McAlester, Oklahoma, with branches in McAlester, Wilburton, and Checotah. Lynch is a founding partner of Wagner & Lynch[7] along with Brecken Wagner. Lynch has handled high-profile cases including the federal murder case of Brenda Savage[8] In 2017, Lynch garnered recognition for a "Not Guilty" verdict in the Friendly Market trial.[9]

Community volunteerism

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In 2021, Lynch became a founding member of the Dancing Rabbit Music Festival.[10] A series of music events occurring four times a year in downtown Oklahoma.[11] As President of the music festival, Lynch and festival organizers have brought acts such as John Moreland, Flobots, and Jason Boland and the Stragglers to the festival.[12][13] For his work within the community, he received the McAlester Chamber of Commerce 2022 Volunteer of the Year.[14] The festival itself was recognized by Oklahoma's Travel Industry Association for "Best New Event".[15]

References

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  1. ^ "Judge declares mistrial in murder case". McAlester News-Capital. 2020-01-14. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
  2. ^ (https://www.mcalesternews.com/news/judge-declares-mistrial-in-murder-case/article_bb736c42-371d-11ea-a895-bf748d236d3b.html https://www.newson6.com/story/5e370d6973ed4c0f33ed9a71/pittsburg-co-judge-declares-mistrial-due-to-concerns-of-tainted-jury-pool
  3. ^ Burke, Mack (2017-05-17). "Supporters of the Friendly Market celebrate 'not guilty' verdict". Norman Transcript. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
  4. ^ "Court orders property returned to Friendly Market owner". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
  5. ^ "Performers ready to rock Dancing Rabbit Music Fest". McAlester News-Capital. 2022-07-14. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
  6. ^ "Home - Wagner & Lynch Law Firm McAlester Lawyer". Wagner & Lynch Law Firms. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
  7. ^ "Two local attorneys join forces". McAlester News-Capital. 2013-04-05. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
  8. ^ "Motion to quash denied in January fatal shooting". McAlester News-Capital. 2019-10-03. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
  9. ^ "Prosecution of Oklahoma pipe shop leaves residents perplexed". AP News. 2017-05-05. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
  10. ^ "RAMBLIN ROUND: 'There's something happening here': McAlester's live music scene continues comeback". McAlester News-Capital. 2022-06-12. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
  11. ^ "About". Dancing Rabbit Music Festival. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
  12. ^ https://www.enidnews.com/news/buzz-grows-around-dancing-rabbit-red-dirt-reunion/article_b3def4a8-184d-5a2d-8ecb-d8092e65e007.html
  13. ^ "Past Events". Dancing Rabbit Music Festival. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
  14. ^ "McAlester Area Chamber of Commerce gives awards at banquet". McAlester News-Capital. 2019-08-24. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
  15. ^ "Oklahoma's Travel Industry Association recognizes excellence in tourism at the annual Redbud Awards". Tahlequah Daily Press. 2023-06-28. Retrieved 2023-08-03.