Tanner Frye
Senior M&A Counsel, Attorney at SMB Law Group
member of the Order of the Curule ChairArticle Submissions Editor for the Tulsa Law Review
About
Tanner Frye advises buyers and sellers on mergers and acquisitions as Senior M&A Counsel at SMB Law Group. He joined the firm in September 2026. His broader practice includes commercial and energy contracting. He also advises clients on financing transactions. He worked at a transactional boutique from 2021 to 2026. He previously practiced at a large law firm from 2020 to 2021. He earned his history degree summa cum laude in 2016. He graduated from law school with highest honors in 2020. His experience spans transactional matters and corporate governance for businesses and financial stakeholders across industries.
Who is a good fit for Tanner Frye
- Buyers and sellers seeking counsel on mergers and acquisitions.
- Acquirers seeking advice on financing transactions alongside a business purchase.
- Businesses pursuing acquisitions involving energy contracting.
Education and admissions
- Education
- University of Tulsa College of Law, J.D., 2020
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University, B.A. in History, 2016
- Bar admissions
- Oklahoma
Recognition
- highest honors
- Martin Fellows Smith Award as the most outstanding student in his graduating class
- class salutatorian
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representation
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional