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Elizabeth Smith Owen earns certification as SC Family Court Mediator
ROCK HILL, SC – Congratulations to Morton & Gettys partner Elizabeth Smith Owen, who now is certified as a South Carolina Family Court Mediator. An experienced attorney whose practice includes all aspects of family law, including divorce, child support and custody, spousal support and division of property, Elizabeth long has guided clients through the mediation […]
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Businesses shouldn’t try to handle SCDES investigations on their own
By Daniel J. Ballou Attorney at Law If you own a business in South Carolina, chances are you have had some encounter with what used to be called the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC). As of July 1, 2024, SCDHEC ceased to exist, and was replaced by two separate agencies, the […]
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Morton & Gettys again earns Tier 1 honors in Best Law Firms
For the fifth consecutive year, Morton & Gettys has earned a top-tier ranking in Best Law Firms®, a national directory that released its 2025 edition today. The latest Best Law Firms highlights Morton & Gettys in Tier 1 for the Rock Hill area in Trusts & Estates Law. Additionally, Morton & Gettys is listed in […]
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Bev Carroll again wins Employment Law Power List honors
For the second consecutive year, Morton & Gettys attorney Bev Carroll has been named to SC Lawyers Weekly Employment Law Power List. The exclusive list honors only around a dozen attorneys statewide. The lawyers are selected for inclusion based on professional and community service, legal success and reputation among peers. A certified specialist in employment […]
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Six from Morton & Gettys included in 2025 edition of Best Lawyers
ROCK HILL, SC – The latest edition of Best Lawyers in America includes another strong showing for Morton & Gettys. Six of the firm’s attorneys have earned honors in the 2025 edition of the national directory and its companion piece, Best Lawyers: One to Watch. Most of the recognized attorneys were listed in multiple practice […]
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Bev Carroll named to “Influential Women of Law” list
Congratulations to Bev Carroll, who has been named to South Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s inaugural “Influential Women of Law” list in the magazine’s June 18 edition. Selection criteria include leadership, business acumen, mentoring, community involvement, and contributions to the legal field. The award’s goal is to spotlight women leaders in South Carolina’s legal community. Bev Carroll […]
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Federal changes in overtime rules, non-compete agreements and joint employer classifications
By Bev Carroll and Melissa Cassell Attorneys at Law Spring seems to be marching on with additional showers of federal updates for employers. For overtime As anticipated, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued a new overtime rule, which raises the salary requirement for “exempt” employees higher than predicted last month. The new rule increases the salary-threshold […]
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Ashley Worrell joins Clover LEAF board
ROCK HILL, SC – Ashley Worrell, an attorney at Morton & Gettys, has been elected to the Clover LEAF Board of Directors. The organization, formally known as the Clover Leaders for Educational Advancement Foundation, is a nonprofit that supports teachers and students in the Clover School District in York County. Founded in 1986, it has […]
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Trent Womble joins Community Partnership Foundation Board
ROCK HILL, SC – Trent Womble, an attorney at Morton & Gettys, is one of the newest members of the Community Partnership Foundation Board of Directors. Founded in 2020, the nonprofit foundation connects other local nonprofits, helping to fund projects and programs that bring together people and ideas. The foundation supports a variety of organizations […]
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Fair becomes firm’s ninth attorney to hold multi-state licenses
ROCK HILL, SC – Congratulations to Henry Fair, who became the ninth attorney at Morton & Gettys to hold licenses in multiple states when he was sworn into the Florida Bar. A graduate from the University of South Carolina School of Law, Henry earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and African American studies at […]