Riley Cranford

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 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...

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.

Stephen is proud to represent people in his practice. For 20 years, he has worked for people instead of corporations. First, as a young lawyer he worked for victims of medical malpractice. He took some time away from for profit practice to work with a civil rights non-profit bringing litigation to end discriminatory practices, to prevent utilities from constantly raising prices for electric service and to make sure the unemployed had access to necessary benefits. After ten years, he found a p...

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...

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.

“I understand that this is more than just a case to my clients; it is their life and their family’s livelihood, and I take that very seriously.” For attorney Brent Stewart, practicing law isn’t just about winning a case. It’s about helping people when they need it most. When an injury puts someone’s life and livelihood in jeopardy, Brent is intent on helping them pick up the pieces. With 25 years of legal experience, Brent is focused on providing comprehens...

Melissa Cassell’s practice focuses commercial real estate, corporate and employment law. Melissa is skilled at helping her real estate clients navigate commercial acquisitions, sales and lending options. She also is an experienced transactional attorney who assists clients across many industries. Additionally, her corporate law practice includes negotiating and drafting buy/sell employment and severance agreements, and asset and stock acquisitions. She has represented healthcare practit...

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...

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.