Okla. Stat. tit. 5, Rule 5.6
Oklahoma Rules of Professional Conduct
Chapter 1, App. 3-A
Law Firms and Associations
(b) an agreement in which a restriction on the lawyer's right to practice is part of the settlement of a controversy between private parties.
Comments
An agreement restricting the right of partners or associates to practice after leaving a firm not only limits their professional autonomy but also limits the freedom of clients to choose a lawyer. Paragraph (a) prohibits such agreements except for restrictions incident to provisions concerning retirement benefits for service with the firm. Paragraph (b) prohibits a lawyer from agreeing not to represent other persons in connection with settling a claim on behalf of a client. This Rule does not apply to prohibit restrictions that may be included in the terms of the sale of a law practice pursuant to Rule 1.17. Code Comparison Rule 5.6 is substantially similar to DR 2-109. Oklahoma Modification This Rule is more restrictive than the Oklahoma statutory exception allowing restrictive covenants between partners anticipating dissolution of a partnership. See Oklahoma Statutes Title 15, Section 219. Historical Data Adopted effective July 1, 1988; amended December 14, 1995.
Comment amended December 14, 1995.
Rule 5.6. Restrictions on Right to Practice
A lawyer shall not participate in offering or making: