Joseph L Morton III

Also known as Joe Morton
Joseph L Morton III
Experience 3.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 45% Estate Planning
    18 years, 600 cases
  • 30% Business
    18 years, 150 cases
  • 15% Elder Law
    18 years, 400 cases
  • 10% Probate
    18 years, 50 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Hourly ($300-$350/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

  • Intermountain Legal Group
    707 E United Heritage Ct
    Suite 100
    Meridian, ID 83642
    Office: 208-287-4433
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Joe graduated from Brigham Young University Law School in 1993. After completing a judicial clerkship in Utah, he taught for two years at Utah Valley... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“A fine gentleman and knowledgeable lawyer”

Posted by: John Tuso, 12 months ago.

Client Review: I am not going to make this review one that a potential client would read, shake their head and say, "This review is a plant." I am 70 years old... more
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5 star rating

“Greatest Estate Planning Attorney”

Posted by: Jim, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: When estate planning is so important, having the best attorney is equally important. Joseph Morton III cares professionally and personally about his... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

3 endorsements


Jeremy Spackman

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Jeremy Spackman , Las Vegas (NV), 5 days ago
Eric Brian Swartz

When it comes to complex estate planning, business matters, probate, and any intersection of these matters, Joe is the go-to-guy. He is extremely... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Eric Swartz , Boise (ID), Over 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

19 years since Joseph L Morton III was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Idaho Authorized to practice law 1999 05/07/2013
Oregon Active 2003 04/21/2013
Washington Active 2005 05/18/2013
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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
President at Intermountain Legal Group 1999–present
Attorney at Joseph L. Morton, III, Attorney at Law 1997–1999
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 1993
Wayland Baptist University Logistics BS - Bachelor of Science 1990

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Advisor of the Year National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors - Idaho 2010

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
National Liaison Society of Financial Service Professionals 2007–present
Member Washington State Bar Association 2005–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 7
Answers: 29 Legal Answers
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23 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
3 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Living and Learning, Achieve Retirement and Education Security Book, Co-Author 2005

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Doing the Right Thing When No One is Looking - Ethics in Estate Planning National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors - Boise - Meeting 2009
What the Lawyer, CPA and Financial Advisor Need to Know About Sophisticated Planning and Drafting for IRA & Qualified Plan Distributions Broker Dealer Annual Conference 2008