James Belote

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James Belote

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 37 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Oklahoma City, OK
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

9400 Broadway Extension, Suite 420, Oklahoma City, OK

About James

Biography

James Belote is an experienced personal injury attorney you can trust.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 50%

50%
Car Accident 25%

25%
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect 25%

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-40%

Awards

Super Lawyer

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 36 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1990

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oklahoma for 37 years

State: Oklahoma

Acquired: 1988

Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Stipe & Belote, LLP

9400 Broadway Extension, Suite 420, Oklahoma City, OK, 73114

stipeinjurylaw.com

Online Presence

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James Belote's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

98 Client Reviews


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Reviewers overwhelmingly praise this lawyer and their staff for their compassionate, professional, and highly communicative approach. Clients frequently note feeling genuinely cared for and well-informed throughout their legal matters, with many expressing high satisfaction with the successful outcomes and supportive guidance they received.

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Showing 1 - 5 of 34 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by Traci Clark | June 26, 2026 | Hired Attorney

10/10

I cannot recommend James or his team highly enough. From the very beginning, they treated our case with compassion, professionalism, and determination. This has been one of the hardest experiences of my life, and he never made me feel like I was just another case. He was honest about the process, kep...t me informed, answered my questions, and fought for my family every step of the way. Even when things took time or became frustrating because of the other side, I always knew he was advocating for us and working toward the best possible outcome. Thanks to his hard work and dedication, we were able to reach a settlement that helps provide some measure of justice for my dad. I’m incredibly grateful to have had an attorney who genuinely cared and worked tirelessly on our behalf. If you’re looking for someone who is knowledgeable, compassionate, and will truly fight for you, I wholeheartedly recommend him. Thank you for everything you’ve done for my family.

Posted by Reba | May 19, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Highly Recommended

I cannot say enough good things about my experience with James and Taylor. From the very beginning, they made me feel supported, informed, and genuinely cared for throughout the entire process. Taylor especially went above and beyond for me every step of the way. She was always kind, patient, quick ...to answer questions, and made such a stressful situation so much easier to handle. I always felt like I was in good hands. They worked hard for me, kept me updated, and truly fought to get the best outcome possible. I’m beyond grateful for everything they did and would highly recommend them to anyone needing help after an accident!

Posted by Kellye | February 12, 2026 | Hired Attorney

He is extremely competent and FIGHTER for his clients!

James, was such a great listener and empathetic to my situation. He had a game plan on our first visit...I could tell that he was fully invested in my case. He always gave me his honest opinion. He kept me in the loop from point A, B and to C. I felt comfortable in his hands. He is extremely compete...nt and he will FIGHT for you! He is no push over by any means! I was so SO thankful he is my attorney to this day. I am VERY satisfied at the large settlement he got for me!

Posted by Kelsey | December 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Amazing people!

I had a great experience with this law firm. Crystal was amazing to work with — she was fast, professional, and made the whole process easy and stress-free. She really went above and beyond to help me get a little more money than I expected, and I truly appreciated her dedication and communication. I... highly recommend this firm, especially if you get the chance to work with Crystal.

Posted by Don | October 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Trustworthy Team!

James Belote handled my case, and I was pleased with his service. He handled it in a totally professional manner, and kept me informed throughout. The legal assistant, Crystal, was also very professional and helpful. I was impressed with her handling of the details of the case. Together they made a ...trustworthy team. I'll use them again if the need ever arises.

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 27

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"I endorse James. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Travis Watkins

Car accident lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Personal injury lawyer | Aug 23

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Justice

Member

1995 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

1990 - Present

Texas Bar Association

Member

1988 - Present

Oklahoma Bar Association

Member

1988 - Present

Oklahoma County Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2009

Oklahoma Association for Justice

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Trucking Accident Verdict

2.5M Jury Verdict

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Education

1988

University of Oklahoma College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

University of Oklahoma

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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