Pepper DeVaughn
Partner
Pepper DeVaughn is a personal injury lawyer and Partner at Parrish DeVaughn Injury Lawyers, where he has helped clients recover more than $350 million in damages. With a focus on client-centered advocacy, Pepper combines decades of experience with a deep commitment to the people he represents, ensuring that every client receives personal attention and effective representation.
He is licensed to practice law in Oklahoma, before the Supreme Court of the State of Oklahoma, the Supreme Court of the United States, and the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Oklahoma. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Oklahoma State University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Tulsa College of Law.
Experience & Results
Pepper’s work has earned national recognition for legal excellence and trial results, including:
- The National Trial Lawyers: 2014, 2021–2023, 2025
- Super Lawyers: 2024–2025
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars: 2009, 2011, 2013–2014
- America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators: 2017–2021
- America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys: 2021–2025
- Lawyers of Distinction: 2017–2023
Pepper is an active member of the American Association for Justice and the Oklahoma Association for Justice and has served on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the Oklahoma Academy for State Goals.
Client-Focused Approach
Pepper understands that choosing a personal injury lawyer is a personal decision. He prioritizes accessibility and transparency, welcomes in-person consultations, and maintains open communication throughout the legal process. Clients work directly with him and his team, and they pay nothing unless a case is successfully resolved.
Pepper is direct, transparent, and grounded. He believes face-to-face conversations still matter. His team is based entirely in Oklahoma City, and he welcomes in-person meetings because nothing beats looking someone in the eye and saying, “We’re here for you.”
Commitment to Community — A Personality Built on People, Community, and Showing Up
Pepper doesn’t believe law firms should sit behind glass doors. He believes in being out in the community, shoulder to shoulder with the people he serves.
That’s why you’ll see him not just in the courtroom but everywhere Oklahomans gather, including festivals, charity events, school fundraisers, and the firm’s own Free Food Truck Fridays every third Friday of the month.
To Pepper, these gestures matter. They build trust. They build connection. They build Oklahoma.
He’s proud to be an Oklahoman, and that shows up in everything from supporting Juneteenth and Pride Festivals to promoting nonprofits like Positive Tomorrows and Pivot, to standing alongside families through the Toby Keith Foundation’s OK Kids Korral, where compassion meets comfort for children battling cancer.
Pepper’s leadership extends into some of Oklahoma’s most meaningful causes. As a 2025 Pink Tie Guy for the Susan G. Komen Foundation, he stood alongside survivors and advocates united in courage and hope. He also served as a 2023 Celebrity Dancer in Dancing for a Miracle benefitting the Oklahoma Children’s Health Foundation.
Trusted Partner of the Oklahoma City Thunder
Parrish DeVaughn is proud to serve as the Official Personal Injury Lawyer of the Oklahoma City Thunder. The firm embraces the values they share with the team: strength, teamwork, accountability, trust, and relentless execution of a game plan. When the Thunder step on the court, they give everything they’ve got. Pepper does the same for every client.
Connect With Pepper
Pepper always says the same thing: “We’re here to listen. Tell us your story.”
Pepper’s work and community involvement have been featured in local media and podcasts, including This is Oklahoma. In addition, Pepper regularly contributes to the firm’s legal resources and educational content for injured Oklahomans.
To learn more about Pepper, visit our office, call us, or fill out our contact form to schedule a free consultation.
