TULSA, Okla. – Doerner, Saunders, Daniel & Anderson, L.L.P., a Tulsa-based law firm, today announced it has accepted an invitation to join Meritas, a global alliance of business law firms. The affiliation offers Doerner Saunders and its clients access to legal insight from more than 7,000 lawyers in the United States and more than 70 other countries around the world.

“With companies increasingly doing business overseas, seamless legal representation on a global scale is vital,” said William F. Riggs, Managing Partner at Doerner Saunders. “Meritas membership will allow us to offer our clients in-depth knowledge of cultural and jurisdictional issues in major markets around the world.”

“We are pleased to be the only Tulsa firm affiliated with this well-respected legal alliance and believe the relationship will be positive not only for our clients and counsel, but also for the city of Tulsa.”

Meritas is a law firm alliance with an established and comprehensive means of monitoring and enhancing the quality of its member firms. Membership in the organization is extended by invitation only, and firms are regularly assessed for the breadth of their practice expertise and client satisfaction. Only firms performing under the tenets of Meritas’ Quality Assurance Program are recertified as members. This ensures that clients receive the same high-quality legal work and service from every Meritas firm.

“All Meritas member firms share a positive, consultative approach to business and a commitment to excellent client service. Doerner Saunders has consistently demonstrated these qualities throughout its history,” said Tanna Moore, CEO of Meritas. “Businesses around the world will benefit from Doerner Saunders’ legal expertise, personal service and collaborative, customized business approach.”

For more information about Doerner Saunders’ capabilities and practice areas, visit or call (918) 582-1211.

About Doerner, Saunders, Daniel & Anderson, LLP

Founded in 1896, Doerner, Saunders, Daniel & Anderson, LLP, is one of the oldest and most well-respected law firms in Oklahoma. With more than 40 attorneys in three offices, the firm specializes in transactions, arbitrations and cases throughout the state as well as nationally and internationally in virtually every area of civil law. Twenty of the firm’s lawyers have been recognized by Best Lawyers in America, widely regarded as the pre-eminent referral guide to the U.S. legal profession.

About Meritas

Founded in 1990, Meritas is an international alliance of commercial law firms in 73 countries, working across jurisdictions to provide clients the best of both worlds: a local legal partner with full-service capabilities and the cost efficiency and personal attention unmatched by mega law firms. Each member law firm is required to adhere to rigorous and specific service standards on a regular basis. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Meritas has 173 member firms worldwide and more than 7,000 lawyers. To find a Meritas law firm or for more information, visit or call 612-339-8680.