About James
Biography
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
James Belote is an experienced personal injury attorney you can trust.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
25%-40%
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Texas for 36 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oklahoma for 37 years
State: Oklahoma
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
Stipe & Belote, LLP
Mobile
Fax
9400 Broadway Extension, Suite 420, Oklahoma City, OK, 73114
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Online Presence
Other places you can find James online.
James Belote's Reviews
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Posted by Travis | October 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Grateful!!!!!
I was in a car accident and I had no clue how to handle it. Thankfully I got recommended to James Belote. They walked me through what to expect to happen and how long to expect everything to start taking place. They called me anytime anything happened throughout the settlement process. They treated ...
Posted by Andrea | June 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Great experience! Would recommend!
I recently finalized a case using the Stipe & Belote firm and I would have to say my experience was phenomenal. They are extremely professional and try to make sure that their clients feel comfortable 100 percent of the time. I would definitely recommend them to family and friends. I personally had M...
Posted by Tenecka | May 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney
100 % Satisfaction! VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE ATTORNEY
James has represented me and my family on 3 separate cases (1 malpractice and 2 car accidents) We have always been pleased with the level of service that we received from him. He is attentive to his client's needs, he return calls in a timely manner and he really knows his job. We have had favorable ...
Posted by Tamyra Mahoney | May 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney
REVIEW JAMES BELOTE
James and his staff are compassionate and caring. James is very professional, knows the law and is very successful in advocating for his client's rights. My family and I consider James as "our" attorney. I highly recommend that you allow James to become your attorney too.
Posted by Amanda | February 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney
James Belote
I have used James for 3 separate cases, all were settled in my favor. He genuinely cares for his clients and has always kept me informed throughout each process. I highly recommend his firm if you are looking for someone who has drive, compassion and will keep you up to date.
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Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Oklahoma Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Oklahoma Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
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
Work Experience
1990 - Present
Attorney, Stipe & Belote LLP
Associations
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
Sample of Legal Cases
2.5M Jury Verdict
Education
1988
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English