Atty. James Belote, Esq.
Mr. Belote is highly regarded as a dedicated and compassionate lawyer by his clients and peers.
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About James Belote, Esq. at a glance
James Belote, Esq. is a Founding Partner based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, practicing at Stipe & Belote, LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, product liability, and nursing home. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma (1988). Educated at University of Oklahoma College of Law (J.D., 1988) and University of Oklahoma (B.B.A., 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Oklahoma Bar Association Texas Bar Association American Association for Justice Oklahoma Association for Justice - President (2009) Oklahoma County Bar Association Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys National Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Oklahoma City, OK and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 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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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
James Belote, Esq. is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Oklahoma →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
James Belote, Esq. is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Oklahoma →
James Belote, Esq. is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Oklahoma →
James Belote, Esq. is one of 6,002 nursing home attorneys indexed nationally. Browse nursing home attorneys in Oklahoma →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Oklahoma
Practicing law in Oklahoma. Legal matters in Oklahoma are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Oklahoma City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oklahoma state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oklahoma brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Oklahoma courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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