Young, Morphis, Bach & Taylor, LLP

  • Established in 1949
  • Firm Size 11
  • Navigating Solutions for Our Clients for over 60 Years. We are a full-service law firm with a focus on providing high quality legal services to individuals and companies throughout western North Carolina.

  • Peer Reviews

    4.8/5.0 (90)
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    • #4,723 in weekly profile views out of 299,381 total law firms Overall

About this firm

Young, Morphis, Bach & Taylor, LLP is a full-service law firm located in the First Lawyers Building in downtown Hickory, North Carolina. Established in 1949, our firm serves clients throughout North Carolina and offers expertise in a broad range of practice areas including bankruptcy, business and corporate law, civil litigation, collections, criminal defense, estate planning and probate, real estate, tax, traffic matters, wills & trusts, homeowners' associations, guardianship & special needs law, local governments, and non-profit organizations.

Through the practice of preventative law and forward thinking, we keep our clients ahead of the curve. We are able to gain insight and knowledge of our clients' needs and, in turn, educate and counsel them on current legal developments.

Just as we believe in establishing strong relationships with our clients, we also believe establishing lasting relationships with our community. By serving the needs of our community through participation in various charitable and civic programs, we strive to improve not only the quality of people's lives but also their sense of belonging within our community. As active community leaders, our attorneys volunteer countless hours with many service organizations.

We have been here for generations, and will continue to be here in the future - to help counsel you and plan for all of your legal needs.

Our Mission Statement: To provide quality legal services in a caring and professional environment while fulfilling our obligation to the community and profession.

Areas of Practice (47)

Specific Practice Area and Industry Group Details across multiple offices:

  • Bankruptcy
  • Business Law
  • Business Litigation
  • Health Care
  • Corporate Law
  • Contracts
  • Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations
  • Right of Way Easements
  • Real Estate
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Industrial Real Estate Law
  • Real Estate Title Examination
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Litigation
  • Construction Litigation
  • Personal Injury
  • Products Liability
  • Negligence
  • Trials in all State and Federal Courts and the US Supreme Court
  • Tax Law
  • Wills
  • Probate
  • Trusts
  • Workers Compensation
  • Insurance Law
  • Complex Business
  • Homeowners Association Law
  • Land Acquisitions
  • Traffic Violations
  • DUI/DWI
  • Debt Relief
  • Bankruptcy Chapter 7
  • Bankruptcy Chapter 13
  • Bankruptcy Chapter 11
  • Bankruptcy Chapter 12
  • Collections
  • Foreclosures
  • Contested Wills
  • Missing Heir Searches
  • Living Wills
  • Elder Law
  • Guardianship
  • Fiduciary Law
  • Local Government Law
  • Employment Law
  • Education Law
  • Mediation

People (10)

Charles R. Young, Sr.
Retired Partner  
Hickory, NC
Hickory, NC

Real Estate Law, Commercial Transactions, Corporate Law, Mediation

Peer Reviews
4.9/5.0 (3) Reviews
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Wayne M. Bach
Partner  
Hickory, NC
Hickory, NC

Taxation Law, Estate Planning Law, Probate Law

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5.0/5.0
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Terry M. Taylor
Partner  
Hickory, NC
Hickory, NC

Real Estate Law, Commercial Real Estate, Industrial Real Estate Law, Business Transactions, Corporate Law, Municipal Law ...

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4.8/5.0 (18) Reviews
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Paul E. Culpepper
Partner  
Hickory, NC
Hickory, NC

Litigation, Business Litigation, Construction Litigation, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Employment Law

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4.7/5.0 (16) Reviews
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Kevin C. McIntosh
Partner  
Hickory, NC
Hickory, NC

Commercial Law, Real Estate, Business Law, Corporate Law, Elder Law, Commercial Transactions, Health Care, Health Law, N ...

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4.8/5.0 (17) Reviews
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Jimmy R. Summerlin, Jr.
Partner  
Hickory, NC
Hickory, NC

Debtor and Creditor, Creditor Bankruptcy, Business Bankruptcy, Foreclosures, Collections, Business Law, Corporate Law, C ...

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4.9/5.0 (15) Reviews
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Timothy Swanson
Partner  
Hickory, NC
Hickory, NC

Commercial and Business Litigation, Property Litigation, Debtor/Creditor Litigation, State & Federal Appeals, Homeowner' ...

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4.4/5.0 (16) Reviews
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John W. Crone, III
Member  
Hickory, NC
Hickory, NC

Real Estate, Estate Planning, Business Law, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Automobile Accidents, Wrongful Death

Peer Reviews
4.6/5.0 (5) Reviews
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James Ryan Hawes
Associate  
Hickory, NC
Hickory, NC

Corporate Law, Criminal Defense, Civil Litigation

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Jordan L. Faulkner
Associate  
Hickory, NC
Hickory, NC

Business Law, Corporate Law, Education Law, Estate Planning, Probate Administration, Tax Law, Traffic Violations

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Peer Reviews

  • 4.8/5.0 (90 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Mr. Timothy Swanson by a Partner on 06/16/15 in Litigation

    Timothy possesses impeccable character and is trustworthy to a fault. His work ethic and drive are second to none. I would not hesitate to refer clients to him.

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    Timothy possesses impeccable character and is trustworthy to a fault. His work ethic and drive are second to none. I would not hesitate to refer clients to him. Read less

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Mr. Jimmy R. Summerlin Jr. by a Sole Practitioner on 07/19/13 in Bankruptcy

    Mr. Summerlin is one of the most knowledgeable and professional bankruptcy attorneys currently practicing in the Western District of North Carolina. He is very adept at handling complex issues and is my first choice whenever I refer a potential clie... Read more

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    Mr. Summerlin is one of the most knowledgeable and professional bankruptcy attorneys currently practicing in the Western District of North Carolina. He is very adept at handling complex issues and is my first choice whenever I refer a potential client with a particularly complicated situation. Mr. Summerlin has very high ethical standards and always treats fellow attorneys with courtesy and respect. I highly recommend him. Read less

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Bar Registry

  • Civil Trial Practice

  • Real Estate Law

  • Trusts and Estates, Wills and Probate

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