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Morton part of panel for SC Innocence & Justice Convention

Morton & Gettys co-founder Jim Morton will be part of a panel this spring during South Carolina’s first Innocence & Justice Conference. The program will bring together legal leaders to examine the causes, challenges and remedies in cases of wrongful conviction. Organized by the South Carolina Innocence Initiative, the conference goal includes charting a path […]

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New reporting requirements for business owners taking effect in 2024: The Corporate Transparency Act and Beneficial Ownership Reports

By Melissa Cassel Attorney at Law Your company may be required to file a Beneficial Ownership Report under the Corporate Transparency Act. There are some exemptions. However, smaller businesses, real estate investment companies or companies without a physical presence in the United States, will most likely not qualify for any exemption. The filing period begins […]

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Robin Owens earns Certified Legal Manager designation

Congratulations to Morton & Gettys Chief Operating Officer Robin Owens, who has demonstrated the high-level professional skills and knowledge necessary to earn the Certified Legal Manager designation from the Association of Legal Administrators. Earning the CLM® credential involves meeting work experience requirements that include at least three years of day-to-day, hands-on involvement in all areas […]

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Morton & Gettys welcomes attorney Mary Stamato

ROCK HILL, SC – Mary Stamato, a skilled attorney licensed in both North Carolina and South Carolina, has joined Morton & Gettys. She will focus on civil litigation and family law. Mary will represent clients in real estate, probate, and collection litigation. Her practice also will include divorce and separation, child support, and child custody. […]

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Morton & Gettys welcomes Henry Fair as our newest associate

ROCK HILL, SC – Morton & Gettys is pleased to officially welcome Henry Fair to our firm as an associate. His will be a familiar face to many clients. He has worked at our firm since completing law school in the spring, and he served as a summer associate at Morton & Gettys in 2022. […]

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Morton & Gettys highlighted in Real Estate, Trusts & Estates in Best Law Firms

ROCK HILL, SC –Morton & Gettys is pleased to again earn two top-tier rankings in Best Law Firms®, a national directory that released its 2024 edition today. The update highlights Morton & Gettys in Tier 1 for the Rock Hill area in Real Estate Law and Trusts & Estates Law. This is the fourth consecutive […]

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Bev Carroll featured as part of Employment Law Power List

ROCK HILL, SC – Congratulations to Bev Carroll, an attorney at Morton & Gettys who’s been named to SC Lawyer’s Weekly Employment Law Power List. The attorneys were selected for inclusion based on criteria that include professional and community service, legal success and reputation among peers. A certified specialist in employment law, Bev frequently advises […]

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Morton & Gettys names director of training

Courtney Savage, a long-time paralegal with the firm, has been named Director of Training.   In this role, Courtney will work with new staff and attorneys to make sure they’re familiar with the firm’s software and systems. She also will train staff members who take on new responsibilities that require different skills. Additionally, Courtney will […]

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Six from Morton & Gettys included in 2024 edition of Best Lawyers

ROCK HILL, SC – Morton & Gettys has another impressive showing in Best Lawyers in America, with six attorneys earning honors across a diverse range of practice areas in the 2024 edition of the national guide and its companion piece, Best Lawyers: One to Watch. This continues Morton & Gettys’ long history of success in […]

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Buying a Home as an Unmarried Couple

By Heath Myers Attorney at Law The decision to buy a home is an exciting one. Purchasing a first home is a major milestone in a person’s life and buying a home with your partner can be a bonding experience and a fun adventure to enjoy together. More often, we are seeing couples who want […]