Mr. Belote is highly regarded as a dedicated and compassionate lawyer by his clients and peers. A partner at the Law Offices of Stipe & Belote, Mr. Belote brings a rare level of talent and extensive experience in personal injury litigation to every case he takes on. With 38 years of experience representing the injured in Oklahoma City and the rest of the state, his accomplishments have led to being listed as an Oklahoma Super lawyer for 17 years in a row. He has the highest rating for competence and ethics (AV) by Martindale-Hubbell.
Honors
National Association of Distinguished Counsel, 2024
Martindale-Hubbell, rated “AV Preeminent”
AVVO rated “Superb”
Oklahoma Super Lawyers® member, 2009 - 2025
National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Oklahoma Lawyers
Trucking Attorneys Top 10
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Practice Areas
25%-40%
State: Texas
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
State: Oklahoma
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Mobile
Fax
9400 Broadway Extension, Suite 420, Oklahoma City, OK, 73114
stipeinjurylaw.com
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Posted by James | October 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Great relationship...
After consulting with Mr Belote, his professional staff helped with my case and kept me informed throughout the entire process. I felt like I was his best client!
Posted by Tina | June 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney
excellent attorney
James Belote and staff were very professional in the settlement of our case, and with their keeping my husband and I "in the loop" as time progressed. I can only say thank you.
Posted by anonymous | June 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Thankful
I am very thankful for the wonderful job that James Belote and his awesome office staff did to settle a case for an older relative. As people age, they do have trouble understanding legal matters and terminology & can get confused at times. This office was very patient and explained everything in a w...
Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Top Notch
Mr. James Belote did a great job in handling my case and doing everything he could to get it settled in a timely manner. There were a few hiccups, but they weren't with him or his office. He and I took them in stride and carried on with what was best for me. He was excellent in communicating with ...
Posted by Lewis | March 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Thank you James Belote
As a personal injury attorney, there is none finer than James Belote. From the moment I walked into the offices of Stipe and Belote, I was assured that I would be a priority. I chose to be represented by the firm and never regretted that decision for a moment. From that point forward I was kept in th...
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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
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2024
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2022
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2021
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
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2021
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2020
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2020
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2019
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2018
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2017
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2016
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2016
Oklahoma Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
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2015
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2014
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2014
Oklahoma Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Oklahoma Super lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Oklahoma Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Oklahoma Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Oklahoma Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Oklahoma Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1990 - Present
Attorney, Stipe & Belote LLP
1995 - Present
Oklahoma Association for JusticeMember
1995 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1990 - Present
Texas Bar AssociationMember
1988 - Present
Oklahoma Bar AssociationMember
1988 - Present
Oklahoma County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - 2009
Oklahoma Association for JusticePresident
2.5M Jury Verdict
1988
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English