James M. Morton

James M. Morton: Attorney with Morton & Gettys
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Jim Morton, one of the founders of Morton & Gettys has been practicing criminal law in South Carolina for over 30 years. His work as a public defender, prosecutor and defense attorney has given him a variety of experiences and a vast legal perspective.Jim has defended clients in cases that have drawn national attention, and he has handled death penalty cases. He has handled a wide range of unique and complicated trials, including death penalty cases, cold cases, DNA evidence, false confessions and hypnosis. Many of his cases have drawn national attention. His practice also includes misdemeanor and felony drunk driving charges and other crimes. Jim has an extensive personal injury practice as well, including wrongful death suits and workers’ compensation cases.He has served the community as well through positions on statewide boards of directors and advisory councils. He is a University of South Carolina School of Law mentor. He has served on the York County Free Medical Clinic Advisory Board, American Civil Liberties Union of SC Board, York County Public Defenders Board and in other leadership positions for community organizations.
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Areas of Practice (39)

  • Assault
  • Child Abuse and Neglect
  • Assault and Battery
  • Burglary
  • Capital Offenses
  • Criminal Conspiracy
  • Criminal Fraud
  • Drivers License Suspension
  • Driving While Intoxicated
  • DUI/DWI
  • Federal Criminal Law
  • Felonies
  • Forgery
  • Hit and Run
  • Homicide
  • Manslaughter
  • Misdemeanors
  • Money Laundering
  • Murder
  • Parole and Probation
  • Search and Seizure
  • Sex Crimes
  • Sexual Assault
  • Shoplifting
  • Stalking
  • Theft
  • Traffic Violations
  • Vehicular Homicide
  • Weapons Charges
  • Wire Fraud
  • Drug Crimes
  • Drug Forfeiture
  • Drug Trafficking
  • Criminal Law
  • Drugs and Narcotics
  • False Arrest
  • Accidents
  • Bodily Injury
  • Wrongful Death

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of South Carolina, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Bachelor of Arts, 1976; University of South Carolina School of Law, Juris Doctor
Year of First Admission:
1985
Admission:
1985, South Carolina; U.S. District Court, South Carolina
Memberships:
S.C Bar.; US District Court, District of South Carolina
Languages:
English
Reported Cases:
Holmes v. South Carolina 547 U.S. 319State v. Cope 385 S.C 274.
ISLN:
910069296

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Credit Cards Accepted
MasterCard, Visa

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (10 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.7/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0
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5.0/5.0 (1 review)

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Contact Information:

839-274-1977  Phone

803-675-0503  Fax

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