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...
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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...
View ArticleNew reporting requirements for business owners taking effect in 2024: The...
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...
View ArticleMorton 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...
View ArticleMarch brings federal employment law changes
As the saying goes, March winds bring . . . several new federal regulations for employers. For 2024, businesses that employ 100 people in a location, in industries deemed “high hazard” such as...
View ArticleBev Carroll listed in 2024 South Carolina Super Lawyers
ROCK HILL, SC – Congratulations to Bev Carroll for her inclusion in the 2024 South Carolina Super Lawyers list. This marks the fifth consecutive time she has been honored in the peer-reviewed guide. A...
View ArticleHeath Myers honored with Ones to Watch Award
Morton & Gettys attorney Heath Myers was among 14 outstanding professionals the York County Regional Chamber of Commerce honored recently with a Ones to Watch award. The annual honors go to people...
View ArticleFair 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...
View ArticleTrent 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...
View ArticleAshley 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...
View ArticleFederal changes in overtime rules, non-compete agreements and joint employer...
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)...
View ArticleBev 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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
View ArticleBusinesses 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...
View ArticleElizabeth 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...
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