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 Elizabeth Smith Owen by a Attorney on 03/18/24 in Family Law

    Elizabeth Owen is an accomplished lawyer who is dedicated to her clients. She is professional, knowledgeable, and upholds the highest ethics. Elizabeth serves as an example to others and is extremely respected in our profession.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Elizabeth Smith Owen by a Attorney on 02/26/24 in Family Law

    Elizabeth is a trusted colleague and wonderful attorney.. She is compassionate about family law and always exhibits a high standard of representation to her clients. She is extremely prepared for all facets of the case, and well respected among her p... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Elizabeth Smith Owen by a Partner on 02/26/24 in Family Law

    I first litigated a case with Elizabeth approximately ten years ago when she was considered a "new" lawyer. Even then, Elizabeth demonstrated a thorough understanding of the issues, sound judgment, and humble confidence that one would expec... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Elizabeth Smith Owen by a Attorney on 02/25/24 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Elizabeth Smith Owen by a Managing Partner on 02/22/24 in Family Law

    Elizabeth is a fantastic attorney and is very well-known as the best family law attorney in the area. In addition to taking great care of her clients, she also constantly serves as a mentor and resource to young attorneys. I would highly recommend... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Elizabeth Smith Owen by a Managing Partner on 10/30/23 in Family Law

    I have known Elizabeth Smith Owen for over 18 years, and she is a trusted colleague and friend. Elizabeth and I have been adversaries in cases, and I have always admired her professionalism, knowledge of the law, and skills in and out of the courtroo... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Elizabeth Smith Owen by a Attorney on 10/25/23 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Elizabeth Smith Owen by a Attorney on 10/25/23 in Family Law

    Elizabeth is one of the best in our field in York County. She is intelligent, experienced, empathetic, and highly detail-oriented. I often refer cases to her, knowing that she will endeavor to settle when she can, but will also advocate fiercely for... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Elizabeth Smith Owen by a Attorney on 04/06/23 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Elizabeth Smith Owen by a Of Counsel on 03/23/23 in Family Law

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