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Michael Smith featured in national co-parenting article about joint legal custody
Family law attorney Michael Smith was recently featured in an article from OurFamilyWizard, a national co-parenting resource. In the article, Michael explains that joint legal custody is really about shared decision-making, not where a child lives, and why it often goes hand in hand with joint physical custody, but doesn’t have to. Michael keeps it […]
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Morton & Gettys welcomes LeAnne Morse as an associate
Morton & Gettys is pleased to welcome LeAnne Burnett Morse as our newest associate. A long-time York County resident with deep community connections, her practice includes probate litigation and family law. She is a familiar face to many of our clients. LeAnne served as a law clerk at Morton & Gettys for two summers, assisting […]
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Best Law Firms again honors Morton & Gettys as a Tier 1 Firm
Morton & Gettys’ long track record of success in Best Law Firms® continues. The firm again is recognized in Tier 1 in the just-released 2026 edition of the national directory. The latest Best Law Firms highlights Morton & Gettys in Tier 1 in Trusts & Estates Law in the Rock Hill area. It is the […]
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Neal listed among Top 40 Under 40 Black Lawyers in South Carolina
Joe’Terrious Neal, an attorney with the Morton & Gettys Personal Injury Group who also practices family law, has been recognized as one of the Top 40 Under 40 Black Lawyers in South Carolina by the National Black Lawyers. Membership in the professional development and networking association is by invitation only. The process begins with a […]
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John Gettys honored in inaugural edition of “Best of York County”
A long-time leader at our law firm and in the community, our co-founder John Gettys is leading the way again. He has earned honors in the first-ever edition of “Best of York County.” His selection came after Post and Courier readers cast more than 30,000 votes. It honors his work as an estate planning attorney. […]
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Legal Resolutions for South Carolina Small Businesses in 2026
By Melissa G. Cassell The end of 2025 is approaching fast, and a new year is just around the corner. For South Carolina small business owners, this is the perfect time to reflect, regroup, and plan ahead. Beyond financial goals and marketing strategies, consider setting a few legal resolutions to protect and strengthen your business […]
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Bev Carroll again earns Employment Law Power List status
Once again, 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. Bev has been included in the annual publication every year since its inception. SC Lawyers Weekly selects its Power List attorneys based on community and professional […]
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Eight from Morton & Gettys included in 2026 edition of Best Lawyers
The new, just-released Best Lawyers in America guide includes a record showing for Morton & Gettys, with eight attorneys earning honors in the 2026 edition of the national directory and its companion piece, Best Lawyers: One to Watch. Most of the recognized attorneys were listed in more than one practice area. Many of the honors […]
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Neal joins Millon Dollar Advocates Forum
Joe’Terrious Neal, an attorney with the Morton & Gettys Personal Injury Group, has been accepted as a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Membership in the by-invitation national organization trial lawyers’ group is limited to attorneys who have won verdicts or settlements of more than $1 million. Only about 1% of the nation’s attorneys […]
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Navigating summer custody with care
Summer break brings the promise of freedom, adventure, and memorable time with family. For South Carolina parents who share custody, the extended school break can also introduce challenges that require thoughtful planning and, sometimes, legal support. As South Carolina family law attorneys, we encourage parents to approach summer custody with clear communication, flexibility, and a […]