A. Francis Porta

(1905-1983)

A. Francis Porta began practicing law in Oklahoma in the 1930's. He held various public offices including county attorney and state representative and was a sole practitioner until 1949 when he entered partnership with Joseph P. Weaver. Mr. Porta's son-in-law, James C. Bass, joined the firm in 1966. Mr. Bass' younger brother, John A. "Andy" Bass, joined the firm in 1975, prompting the firm to change its name to Porta, Bass and Bass, P.C. Mr. Porta remained active in the practice of law until his death in 1983. The name of the firm was changed to Bass Law Firm in 1994.

The firm's sign circa 1970 when it occupied the Professional Building or Liebman Ice Company Building in El Reno. This was the firm's home from 1966 to 1975 before moving to its present El Reno location.