Melissa Cassell

With more than 25 years of legal experience, Brent focuses on delivering thoughtful, compassionate representation tailored to each client’s circumstances. He believes effective legal advocacy begins with listening, clear communication, and one-on-one attention, ensuring clients feel informed and respected at every stage of their case. Brent regularly represents injured individuals in Workers’ Compensation Law for claimants, helping employees pursue benefits after on-the-job injuri...

Elizabeth S. Owen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Elizabeth S., who practices law in Rock Hill, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

A skilled litigator with experience at all levels of federal and state courts in South Carolina, Dan represents clients in court hearings and trials as well as before local councils, agencies and commissions. He also helps companies interested in building or expanding in the Central Upstate South Carolina, including Rock Hill, Fort Mill and York, Chester and Lancaster Counties. He works with clients on land use and zoning matters, and he also assists businesses seeking economic development in...

Josh’s practice concentrates on commercial real estate and development and real estate finance. A veteran attorney, he has the experience to shepherd projects from conception to completion, including land acquisition, financing (representing lenders and borrowers), commercial leasing and regulatory and administrative approvals. His practice also includes corporate formation and transactional law. He has advised businesses in creating holding companies, and he has represented firms on bo...

A co-founder of the firm, John Gettys’ wide-ranging practice focuses on real estate, probate administration, probate litigation and personal injury. He is a preferred closing attorney for some the area’s best-known developers and builders, handling all types of residential real estate closings from purchases to re-finances and home equity lines of credit. John is an experienced probate litigator. He regularly assists clients with pursuing guardianships and conservatorships for chi...

James Morton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. James, who practices law in Rock Hill, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stephen Suggs is an attorney with Stewart Law Offices in Columbia, South Carolina, where he represents individuals and families in complex civil litigation. For more than 20 years, Stephen has focused his legal career on advocating for people rather than corporations, with an emphasis on holding wrongdoers accountable through the civil justice system. Stephen began his career representing victims of medical malpractice, gaining valuable experience in cases involving serious injuries and wrong...

A certified employment law specialist, skilled litigator, and an experienced business counselor, Bev Carroll represents business of all sizes. Her clients cross many business sectors, including, manufacturers, service providers, and medical practices. She has assisted with licensing, contracting, negotiation, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory compliance. She also can advise companies on employment law issues, from claims of wrongful termination and violations of noncompete agreements t...

Heath Myers’ practice at Morton & Gettys includes estate planning, residential real estate, and probate law. He is licensed in North Carolina as well as South Carolina. He is a native of Rock Hill who returned home after practicting in North Augusta, and a graduate of the University of South Carolina.

Zachary D. Griffin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Zachary D., who practices law in Rock Hill, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Zachary D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice ...