About Lyle
Lyle Clemens began his academic path at Brigham Young University, where he earned a B.A. in Communications. He then attended Oklahoma City University and received his J.D. The combination of communication studies and law shaped how he approaches dispute resolution: clear, direct, and attentive to the dynamics between people.
His career has balanced courtroom experience and neutral work. Clemens served as a mediator for the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma, the Northern District of Oklahoma, and the Eastern District of Oklahoma. He also works as a mediator and arbitrator for the Oklahoma Mediation/Arbitration Service. Those roles put him at the center of complex civil matters where a negotiated outcome can save time and expense for the parties.
Colleagues and clients encounter him in a variety of settings. He is a partner at Clemens Blair Kitch, a firm where he handles settlement processes and advises on case readiness for mediation or arbitration. He has served on the Oklahoma County Board of Mediators, a position that involves coordinating local mediation resources and standards. These roles reflect an emphasis on neutral work alongside traditional advocacy.
Clemens is active in professional organizations. He holds memberships in the Oklahoma Bar Association and the Oklahoma County Bar Association. He also belongs to the Oklahoma Trial Lawyers Association and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Nationally, he is a member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals. These affiliations give him access to continuing education and peer review in mediation and arbitration practice.
Peers describe his style as practical. He tends to break complex disputes into manageable parts. He listens for underlying interests and helps parties clarify what resolution would realistically achieve. That approach is useful in diverse civil cases, from personal injury and commercial disputes to professional liability. His courtroom experience informs his assessments of risk and likely outcomes if cases proceed to trial.
Outside of the conference room, Clemens emphasizes preparation. He encourages early exchanges of information so mediations are productive. He also stresses candid discussions about strengths and weaknesses in each party’s position. Over years of practice in Oklahoma, he has handled matters before federal courts and in private neutral settings.
He currently practices in Oklahoma as a mediator and arbitrator at Clemens Blair Kitch, focusing on dispute resolution for civil litigation.
