Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services in Oklahoma
Stuart & Clover has served clients and communities across Oklahoma for over a century, delivering comprehensive legal solutions tailored to diverse needs. Our practice spans civil litigation, probate, estate planning, corporate law, real property, oil and gas, banking law, municipal law, and alternative dispute resolution. We prioritize client confidence through meticulous attention to legal details and foster enduring relationships by combining small-town values with sophisticated expertise. With a legacy dating to 1904, we blend traditional principles with modern innovation, supported by a team of seasoned attorneys and emerging talent.Our commitment to honesty, integrity, and ethical practice underpins every case, ensuring clients receive responsive, collaborative representation. From contract reviews to complex litigation, we guide individuals and businesses through legal challenges with strategic clarity and compassionate service. As one of Oklahoma's oldest firms, we remain dedicated to advancing our community's interests while maintaining a statewide presence.
Services
Civil litigation
Estate planning
Corporate law
Probate services
Real property law
Banking law
Municipal law
Alternative dispute resolution
Oil and gas law
Details
- Year established: 1904
Highlights and features
- We offer 100+ years of legal experience serving Oklahoma clients.
- Our team combines traditional values with modern legal innovation.
- We provide tailored solutions for complex legal matters.
- Our attorneys are certified mediators with proven dispute resolution expertise.
- We maintain deep roots in Oklahoma's legal and business communities.
Services
Civil litigation
Stuart & Clover's civil litigation team handles contract disputes, tort claims, and commercial conflicts with strategic courtroom representation. Our collaborative approach combines experienced attorneys' insights to achieve favorable settlements or verdicts. Licensed in state, federal, and tribal courts, we represent clients in complex litigation matters involving real property, oil and gas, and municipal law.
Estate planning
We create customized estate plans including wills, trusts, and advanced directives to ensure asset protection and family security. Our attorneys provide individualized guidance for business succession, guardianship designations, and trust administration. By avoiding generic templates, we address unique client circumstances while simplifying complex legal requirements for long-term peace of mind.
Corporate law
Our corporate law practice covers business formation, mergers and acquisitions, contract negotiations, and compliance management. We represent clients in transactions ranging from family-owned operations to multi-million-dollar companies, ensuring proper documentation and regulatory adherence. As registered agents, we safeguard critical legal notices for corporations and LLCs.
Probate services
We guide families through probate proceedings with compassionate representation for estate administration and property distribution. Our services include handling testate and intestate matters, summary probates, and mineral interest disputes. We simplify court processes while managing real estate sales and asset inventories to alleviate emotional burdens during difficult transitions.
Alternative dispute resolution
Certified mediators at Stuart & Clover resolve conflicts through arbitration and mediation in commercial, family, and business disputes. Our team facilitates negotiations pre- and post-litigation using FINRA, AAA, and international arbitration frameworks. With hourly rates from $300, we provide cost-effective solutions to avoid prolonged courtroom battles while maintaining client interests.
People
James T. Stuart
Of Counsel
43-year veteran in civil litigation and estate planning, certified mediator with expertise in complex dispute resolution and probate matters.
Joe Vorndran
Managing Partner
Specializes in commercial litigation and municipal law, certified mediator with strategic problem-solving experience in corporate and public sector disputes.
Breanne Gordon
Partner
Focuses on banking law and estate planning, certified mediator with dynamic problem-solving skills in commercial litigation and trust administration.
Randy Gordon
Partner
Adds creditors' rights expertise to banking law practice, experienced in collections and complex loan documentation for financial institutions.
Michael Clover
Of Counsel
Senior legal advisor with extensive experience in real property law and municipal representation, contributing decades of regional legal knowledge.
Questions
What areas of law does Stuart & Clover specialize in?
We specialize in civil litigation, estate planning, corporate law, real property, oil and gas, banking law, municipal law, and alternative dispute resolution across Oklahoma.
How experienced is Stuart & Clover's legal team?
Our attorneys have decades of combined experience, including certified mediators and specialists in complex litigation, with some practicing over 43 years.
Does Stuart & Clover handle appellate cases?
Yes, we navigate appellate courts with expertise, successfully representing clients in cases like Siemens Financial Services v. MTG Guarneri Mfg. and others.
What estate planning services are available?
We offer customized wills, trusts, advanced healthcare directives, guardianship designations, and wealth preservation strategies tailored to individual client needs.
Can Stuart & Clover assist with business law matters?
Yes, we handle business formation, mergers and acquisitions, contract drafting, compliance, and serve as registered agents for corporations and LLCs.
How does Stuart & Clover approach probate cases?
Our compassionate attorneys guide clients through probate processes, managing estate distributions, title disputes, and mineral interest issues with professional empathy.
