Morton & Gettys

  • Established in 2001
  • Firm Size 15
  • Traditional standards with a progressive attitude

  • Peer Reviews

    4.6/5.0 (78)
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Platinum Client Champion
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About this firm

Morton & Gettys provides effective legal counsel throughout York County, South Carolina. Located in Rock Hill, our firm skillfully handles Family Law and Personal Injury matters. Since 2001, we have provided outstanding advice and advocacy.

Areas of Practice (23)

  • Commercial and Residential Real Estate
  • Land Use and Zoning
  • Estate Planning and Probate
  • Criminal Defense
  • Family Law
  • Civil Litigation
  • Separation and Divorce
  • Personal injury
  • Moffatt Title Insurance
  • Provides Title Insurance for Personal and Real Property
  • Business Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Commercial Leasing
  • Eminent Domain
  • Condemnation
  • DUI/DWI
  • Education Law
  • Labor and Employment
  • Family Mediation
  • Guardianship and Conservatorship
  • Health Care
  • Probate Administration
  • Probate Litigation

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James M. Morton: Attorney with Morton & Gettys
James M. Morton
Partner
4.8
11 Reviews
Rock Hill, SC

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 View More

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John P. Gettys, Jr.: Attorney with Morton & Gettys
John P. Gettys, Jr.
Partner
4.5
16 Reviews
Rock Hill, SC

Residential Real Estate, Estate Administration, Estate Litigation, Title Insurance, Mediation, Personal Injury, Probate, Estate and Wealth Planning, Inheritance, Adult Guardianship, Conservatorship, Elder Guardianship, Guardianship, Incompetency Proceedings, Guardianship Administration, Real Estate Title Insurance, Real Property, Residential Real Estate Acquisitions, Residential Real Estate Development, Decedents Estates, Estate Settlements, Family Wealth Transfer, Fiduciary Law, Fiduciary Litigation, Powers of Attorney, Trust Administration, Trust and Estate Collections View More

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Michael B. Smith: Attorney with Morton & Gettys
Michael B. Smith
Partner
4.8
26 Reviews
Rock Hill, SC

Litigation, Family Law and Family Mediation, Premarital Agreements, Divorce, Annulment, Paternity, Child Custody, Parental Rights, Fathers Rights, Grandparents Custody, Third Party Custody, Parental Kidnapping, Parenting Time, Visitation Rights, Grandparents Visitation Rights, Child Support, Alimony, Marital Property Distribution, Marital Property Settlements, Restraining Orders, Name Changes, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Mediation, Termination of Parental Rights, Adoption Law, Assisted Reproductive Technology, Adoptions, Divorce Arbitration, Domestic Relations, Domestic Violence, Family Arbitration, Interstate Child Custody, Interstate Support, Marital Agreements, Matrimonial Law, Post Divorce Modification, Post Nuptial Agreements, Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs) View More

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Joshua B. Vann: Attorney with Morton & Gettys
Joshua B. Vann
Partner
4.4
13 Reviews
Rock Hill, SC

Commercial Real Estate and Development, Finance and Lending, Title Insurance, Business and Corporate, Land Use and Zoning, Commercial Leasing, Health Care Corporate Law View More

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Elizabeth Smith Owen: Attorney with Morton & Gettys
Elizabeth Smith Owen
Partner
4.9
17 Reviews
Rock Hill, SC

Family Law, Adoptions, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Custody Mediation, Child Support, Divorce, Equitable Distribution, Gay and Lesbian Family Law, Marital Agreements, Name Changes, Premarital Agreements, Same Sex Marriage, Spousal Support View More

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J. Richards McCrae, III: Attorney with Morton & Gettys
J. Richards McCrae, III
Partner
3.8
3 Reviews
Rock Hill, SC

Civil Litigation, Personal Injury

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Melissa Cassell: Attorney with Morton & Gettys
Melissa Cassell
Partner
No Reviews
Rock Hill, SC

Business Law, Commercial Leasing, Commercial Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate Development, Corporate Law, Employment Law, Health Care Corporate Law, Labor and Employment View More

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Daniel J. Ballou: Attorney with Morton & Gettys
Daniel J. Ballou
Partner
4.3
2 Reviews
Rock Hill, SC

Commercial Litigation, Governmental Relations and Economic Development, Real Estate Disputes, Construction Litigation, Administrative and Regulatory Law, Administrative Litigation, Professional Licensing, Professional Licensing Regulation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Business Litigation, Business Torts, Entrepreneurial Business Law, Emerging Growth Companies, Commercial Torts, Complex Commercial Litigation, Construction Claims, Construction Defects, Construction Liability, Breach of Contract, Contract Fraud, Contract Litigation, Corporate Litigation, Nonprofit Corporations, Condemnation, Inverse Condemnation, Property Rights, Local Government Law, Local Government Relations, Public Policy, State Government Law, Government Tort Liability, Commercial Insurance, Covenants Not To Compete, Executive Severance Contracts, Civil Litigation, Complex Litigation, Professional Liability, Professional Discipline, Real Estate Brokers Licensing, Real Estate Brokers and Agents Liability, Real Estate Litigation, Trade Secret Misappropriation, Unfair Competition, Zoning, Planning and Land Use, Land Use Litigation View More

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Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (78 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.6/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.6/5.0

  • Communication

    4.6/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.6/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Joe'Terrious Neal by a Attorney on 10/21/25 in Personal Injury

    I’ve known Joe'Terrious both personally and professionally for several years, and I continue to be impressed by his dedication to excellence. He approaches every case with preparation, strategic thinking, and empathy. Colleagues respect him, cli... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Joe'Terrious Neal by a Attorney on 10/22/25 in Civil Litigation

    Joe'Terrious Neal was opposing counsel on a difficult civil matter. The litigation was quite contentious however Joe remained cordial and professional as a peer and adversary. He was a strong opponent and someone that after the litigation is o... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Elizabeth Smith Owen by a Managing Partner on 04/03/23 in Family Law

    She is a tremendous attorney. We refer domestic cases to her even though her firm is in direct competition with my firm in the personal injury arena.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Joe'Terrious Neal by a Attorney on 11/18/25 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Joe'Terrious Neal by a Attorney on 10/29/25 in Personal Injury

    Very thorough.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Joe'Terrious Neal by a Attorney on 10/29/25 in Civil Litigation

    Awesome colleague. Utmost integrity. I’ve known Attorney Neal since undergraduate studies at the University of South Carolina.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Joe'Terrious Neal by a Partner on 10/22/25 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Joe'Terrious Neal by a Attorney on 10/22/25 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Joe'Terrious Neal by a Attorney on 10/20/25 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Elizabeth Smith Owen by a Managing Partner on 04/09/24 in Family Law

    Elizabeth Owen is an excellent attorney who cares deeply about her clients. She's impeccable with her word and truly sets the bar for what family law attorneys should strive to be in her practice. She treats everyone with care and compassion and... Read more

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