James C. Morton

James C. Morton is a decorated Tulsa family law trial attorney at Fry & Elder. He brings over 30 years of domestic relations litigation experience to the firm. His work supports Fry & Elder’s reputation as a dynamic Oklahoma family law firm focused on careful preparation and strong client advocacy.

James earned his B.S. in Political Science from Oklahoma State University in 1987. He earned his J.D. from the University of Tulsa College of Law in 1990. His education helped prepare him for a long career in family law litigation, mediation, and arbitration.

James works as a civil litigator, mediator, and arbitrator. His family law practice focuses on high-conflict, high-resolution divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, protective orders, adoptions, guardianships, and juvenile deprived matters. He has handled thousands of trials during his legal career.

James spent 30 years working as a private practice attorney before joining Fry & Elder. At the firm, he works with a team of family law attorneys that includes Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent-rated attorneys Robert G. “Hap” Fry Jr. and James R. Elder.

James is a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association and the Tulsa Bar Association. His practice areas include divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, modifications, premarital agreements, relocation of minor children, juvenile deprived proceedings, and grandparent rights for clients facing family law matters.

James C. Morton listens closely to each client and works to develop a strategy based on the facts of the case. Through Fry & Elder, he continues to represent clients in complex family law matters, drawing on courtroom experience, preparation, and a focus on the best possible outcome.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Fry & Elder
• Member, Oklahoma Bar Association
• Member, Tulsa County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Oklahoma

Education

• University of Tulsa
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Oklahoma State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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