Richard M. Morgan, Esq.

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Richard M. Morgan, Esq.: Attorney with Morgan & DiSalvo, P.C.
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Richard M. Morgan has been practicing law in Georgia since 1987. Richard founded the award-winning Alpharetta law firm of Morgan & DiSalvo, P.C. in 1995 to help individuals and families plan and prepare for the many changes that life brings. Morgan & DiSalvo was again named in U.S. News & World Report's “Best Law Firms” ranking for 2013-2019. Morgan & DiSalvo annually receives the highest “Tier 1” rating in Trusts and Estates Law, a distinction held by only select law firms in Georgia.

Richard prides himself on bringing peace of mind to individuals and families by helping them prepare for significant life events. In addition to the primary practice areas of the firm, Richard also specializes in finding creative solutions for clients in the areas of estate & tax planning, estate & trust dispute resolution, business succession planning, planning for special needs beneficiaries, creditor protection, charitable gift planning and tax controversies.

Richard’s work is differentiated by his level of service and attention to detail. His technical and analytical capabilities and problem-solving approach are unique among attorneys. A leader in his field, Richard is past president of the Taxation Sections of both the Georgia and Atlanta Bar Associations, the Estate Planning & Probate Section of the Atlanta Bar Association, the North Georgia Estate Planning Council and the Georgia Planned Giving Council. Richard serves on the Executive, Legislative and Georgia Trust Code Revision committees of the Fiduciary law section of the Georgia Bar Association. Richard also serves on a 2 member sub-committee of the Fiduciary Law Section to propose a Technical Corrections Bill to improve the 2017 Georgia Uniform Power of Attorney Act.



Certified in Collaborative Dispute Resolution

Areas of Practice (54)

  • Wills
  • Probate
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Wealth Preservation
  • Family Trusts
  • Family Limited Partnerships
  • Special Needs Trusts
  • Contested Trusts and Estates
  • Asset Protection
  • Taxation
  • Estate and Gift Taxation
  • Generation Skipping Tax
  • Business Succession Planning
  • Charitable Giving
  • Charitable Trusts and Foundations
  • Collaborative Law
  • Business Estate Planning
  • Inheritance
  • Private Foundations
  • Family Partnerships
  • Ancillary Probate
  • Probate Administration
  • Probate Taxation
  • Federal Estate and Gift Taxation
  • Federal Income Tax
  • Federal Taxation
  • Income Tax
  • Individual Taxation
  • Inheritance Tax
  • Tax Law
  • Tax Planning
  • Trusts and Estates Taxation
  • Transfer Tax
  • Decedents Estates
  • Estate Administration
  • Estate Planning
  • Estate Planning for the Disabled
  • Estate Planning for the Elderly
  • Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples
  • Estate Settlements
  • Family Wealth Transfer
  • Fiduciary Law
  • Fiduciary Liability
  • Living Trusts
  • Personal Planning
  • Pet Trusts
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Trust Administration
  • Trust Law
  • Trust Planning
  • Wealth Planning
  • Contested Wills
  • Living Wills
  • Asset Preservation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Georgia, cum laude, 1984; University of Georgia, B.B.A. in Accounting, 1984; University of Georgia, cum laude, 1984
Law School Attended:
University of Georgia, J.D., cum laude, 1987; University of Georgia, J.D., B.B.A. in Accounting, 1987; University of Georgia, J.D., cum laude, 1987; Emory University, LL.M., Taxation, 1992
Year of First Admission:
1987
Admission:
1987, Georgia; 1990, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia; 1992, U.S. Tax Court; 1987, Georgia Supreme Court and Georgia Court of Appeals
Memberships:
Atlanta (Pres., Taxation Section, 1996-1997; Pres., Estate Planning & Probate Section, 2001-2002) and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Georgia (Pres., Taxation Section, 1999- 2000; Member, Partnership Sub-Committee, 1997-2007; Legislation Committee, Fiduciary Law Section, 2001-2017; Select GA Trust Code Revision Committee of the Fiduciary Law Section 2016-2017).
Birth Information:
Richmond, Virginia, June 14, 1962
Certifications:
Certified in Collaborative Dispute Resolution
ISLN:
902372854

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Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (2 reviews)
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    5.0/5.0
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    5.0/5.0
  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0
  • Communication

    5.0/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0
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Richard Morgan provided exceptional service in our Trust planning process. He explained the many aspects and options in Estate Planning and allowed us to make informed decisions at each step. With hi...

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