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James Belote

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James Belote

5.0
97 reviews
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

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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

Super Lawyers® Selection

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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

(405) 679-2650

Mobile

(405) 525-3231

Fax

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

stipeinjurylaw.com
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James Belote's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

97 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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Practice Areas
Lawsuits & Disputes (34) Personal Injury (26) Car Accidents (21) Insurance (5) Motorcycle Accident (2) Trucking Accident (2)
What Clients Mention
Case Results (50) Recommendation (37) Responsiveness (29) Advocacy (28) Communication Style (23) Professionalism (19) Compassion (16) Practice Area Knowledge (16) Staff & Support (16) Character & Conduct (10) Trustworthiness (9) General Knowledge (3) Punctuality (2) Cost of Services (1)

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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 anonymous | April 18, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Outstanding attorney!

Working with Mr. Belote and his team was a great experience. I definitely recommend him to handle your personal injury case. He was very approachable, responsive, and available for meetings when I needed to see him. Outstanding service!

Posted by Jamie | April 16, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Would highly recomment Mr. Belote.

James was very informative. He would check in with me regularly to provide me with the current information on my case. He and his staff are very professional responded to all inquiries or questions in a timely fashion.

Posted by Shayla | April 15, 2026 | Hired Attorney

James was the most confident, informative and professional attorney.

I had a great experience working with this law firm. From the very beginning, they were professional, responsive, and genuinely cared about my situation. They took the time to explain everything clearly and made sure I felt comfortable and informed throughout the entire process. Their team was knowl...edgeable, efficient, and always available to answer any questions I had. I truly felt like they had my best interest at heart, and that made a stressful situation much easier to handle. I highly recommend this firm to anyone looking for trustworthy, compassionate, and skilled legal representation. Thank you again for all of your hard work and support!

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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

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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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