Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Oklahoma Since 1904
Stuart & Clover has served clients and communities across Oklahoma for over a century, delivering comprehensive legal solutions tailored to individual and business needs. Founded in 1904 by Roscoe Arrington, our firm combines deep-rooted tradition with modern expertise, offering services in civil litigation, probate, estate planning, corporate law, real property, oil and gas, banking law, municipal law, and alternative dispute resolution. Our commitment to honesty, integrity, and ethical practice guides every client interaction, ensuring responsive, collaborative representation that prioritizes successful outcomes through innovative problem-solving.With a team of seasoned attorneys and a focus on lifelong client relationships, we bridge the gap between small-town values and sophisticated legal strategy, positioning ourselves as a trusted partner for Oklahoma's evolving legal landscape.
Services
Civil Litigation
Estate Planning
Corporate Law
Real Property
Probate
Banking Law
Oil and Gas
Municipal Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Details
- Year established: 1904
Highlights and features
- We have over 100 years of legal experience serving Oklahoma clients.
- Our team includes certified mediators with specialized expertise in key practice areas.
- We combine small-town values with sophisticated legal strategies.
- We offer tailored estate planning solutions beyond generic online templates.
- Our attorneys are licensed in all Oklahoma and Texas state and federal courts.
Services
Civil Litigation
Our civil litigation team handles contract disputes, tort claims, and commercial conflicts in state and federal courts. With attorneys licensed in tribal courts and experienced in appellate practice, we provide strategic representation from pre-trial negotiations through trial. Our collaborative approach ensures tailored strategies for complex cases involving oil and gas, real property, or municipal law.
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans including wills, trusts, and advanced directives to protect your legacy. Our services address wealth preservation, business succession, and guardianship designation, avoiding one-size-fits-all solutions. We guide families through probate processes and administer trusts while ensuring compliance with evolving legal requirements for both individuals and corporations.
Corporate Law
We assist businesses with entity formation, contract drafting, mergers, and regulatory compliance. Our expertise covers state and federal registration, transactional support, and serving as registered agents. We represent clients in acquisitions ranging from family-owned operations to multi-million-dollar enterprises, ensuring legal protection and operational continuity.
Real Property
Our real estate practice includes title opinion preparation, quiet title litigation, and property transaction documentation. We represent clients in purchase agreements, zoning disputes, and surface damage claims while advising on easement rights. With experience in agricultural and utility matters, we prevent litigation through precise contract drafting and title defect resolution.
Probate
We guide families through probate proceedings for testate and intestate estates, including summary probates and property distribution. Our services cover inventory management, real estate sales from estates, and mineral interest division. We provide compassionate representation during emotionally challenging times while ensuring legal compliance in all probate matters.
People
James Stuart
Of Counsel
43-year veteran in civil litigation and estate planning with certified mediation expertise. Specializes in complex real property disputes and appellate court representation, combining litigation experience with mediation skills to resolve cases efficiently.
Joe Vorndran
Managing Partner
Commercial litigation specialist with focus on banking law and municipal representation. Certified mediator known for creative problem-solving in corporate disputes and public trust matters, leveraging deep understanding of Oklahoma's legal landscape.
Breanne Gordon
Partner
Corporate law and estate planning attorney with certified mediation credentials. Expertise in commercial litigation and banking law enables effective resolution of business succession challenges and complex probate disputes through collaborative strategies.
Randy Gordon
Partner
Banking law specialist added in 2021, expanding collections and creditor rights services. Brings extensive experience in residential/commercial foreclosures and loan documentation compliance, enhancing the firm's financial institution representation capabilities.
Trent Guleserian
Partner
Transactional attorney focusing on business entity formation and contract negotiations. Provides strategic counsel for mergers and acquisitions while maintaining registered agent services that ensure clients meet critical legal deadlines.
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 is Stuart & Clover different from other law firms?
We combine 100 years of Oklahoma legal experience with a collaborative approach, blending traditional values with modern strategies to create personalized solutions for each client.
Do you handle cases outside Oklahoma?
Our primary focus is Oklahoma, with attorneys licensed in Oklahoma and Texas state/federal courts. We handle select interstate matters through strategic partnerships with qualified out-of-state counsel.
What experience do your attorneys have in appellate courts?
Our team has successfully handled appellate cases including Siemens Financial Services v. MTG Guarneri Mfg. and Countrywide Home Loans v. BancFirst, with dedicated appellate practice expertise.
