James C. Morton

James C. Morton is a family law trial attorney at Fry & Elder in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He represents clients in divorce, child custody, support, and other domestic relations matters, particularly disputes involving difficult factual or financial issues. He also works as a civil litigator, mediator, and arbitrator. His practice combines courtroom representation with methods for resolving disagreements outside trial, helping families address legal obligations and plan for significant changes in their circumstances.

Morton earned his J.D. from the University of Tulsa College of Law in 1990 and a B.S. in Political Science from Oklahoma State University in 1987. His education preceded a career centered on domestic relations litigation and the procedures used to resolve contested family matters. A Tulsa native, he spent many years in private practice before joining Fry & Elder in February 2019, bringing substantial courtroom and client counseling experience to the firm.

Morton handles high-conflict divorce proceedings, including cases with significant financial assets and contested family arrangements. His work also covers child custody and modifications, child support, alimony, premarital agreements, relocation of minor children, and grandparent rights. He represents clients in matters involving protective orders, adoptions, guardianships, and juvenile deprived proceedings. In addition to litigation, he uses mediation and arbitration to help address disputes when an alternative process is appropriate.

Morton is a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association and the Tulsa County Bar Association. With more than three decades of domestic relations litigation experience, he approaches each case by examining its circumstances and preparing a strategy suited to the client’s needs. His work calls for careful review of financial information, family concerns, and the available legal options. James C. Morton continues to represent Tulsa-area clients in family law disputes while offering mediation and arbitration services.

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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