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William Edward Morgan

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Avvo Rating8.9
  • Hickory, NC
  • Licensed for 13 years
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  1. The Golden Rule. We can do unto others as we would have them do unto us without sacrificing the zealous representation of our clients.  We can mean to win without being mean to win.
  2. “No More, No Less.” We will work as hard as needed for each client, without adding needless work just to raise fees.  Our mantra is not “Bill, bill, bill” but rather “Serve, serve, serve.”
  3. Justice  is Blind. We will work for the best resolution for each individual client, regardless of his or her income, race, gender, lifestyle, class, or familiarity with the legal system.
  4. Raise the Bar. The ethics rules set out by the State Bar are just a minimum guideline for the proper treatment of clients, adversarial counsel, the community, and the courts.
  5. Discourage Litigation. Abraham Lincoln’s advice still holds true today: “Discourage litigation.  Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can.  As a peacemaker, the lawyer has a superior opportunity of being a good man.  There will still be business enough.”
  6. Practice. It’s called the “practice” of law because we hope to improve our service every day.
  7. Balance. We advise our clients in a way that balances their desires with their needs and the realities of the justice system.
  8. Perspective. Your legal matter may be the most important matter in your life today, despite the fact that we handle hundreds of clients a year.
  9. Quality of Life. Our goal is to help the client in all ways to live a better life.  Health, family, and general well-being come first.  We don’t live to work and neither should the client.
  10. Community. We support the community, particularly in the arts, because it is the right thing to do.

Practice areas

OtherContracts and agreementsGeneral practiceEmployment and laborLitigation
  1. Litigation: 50%

    small claims to federal court, landlord/tenant, collections, contract litigation including construction contracts and general business litigation, also licensed to represent creditors and debtors in adverse proceedings in federal bankruptcy court

    13 years

  2. Employment and labor: 20%

    wrongful discharge, discrimination, non-compete provisions, severance packages, employee vs. independent contractor questions, vacation pay, harassment, ADA violations, retaliatory discharge, civil rights claims, wage and hour act violations, overtime violations

    13 years

  3. General practice: 10%

    including name changes, disputes from small claims to federal court, nonprofit strategic planning

    13 years

  4. Contracts and agreements: 10%

    drafting and litigation of contracts, including non-compete agreements, construction contracts, entertainment contracts, sales and service contracts, invoices, general contracts

    13 years

  1. Wills and living wills: 5%

  2. Mediation: 5%

    resolving disputes in a creative way either as part of litigation or to avoid litigation; collaborative divorce and separation agreements, neighborhood disputes, facilitation for business, nonprofits, churches, boards, and others facing difficult decisions or conflicts

    9 years

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

200 First Avenue NW Suite 531
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Morgan Law, PLLC

200 First Avenue NW Suite 531
Hickory, NC, 28601

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
NCActive200612/07/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers23
Legal guides0
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2014
Order of the BarristersWake Forest University School of LawN/A
National Trial TeamWake Forest University School of LawN/A
Moot Court, Berkowitz Outstanding Orator AwardWake Forest University School of LawN/A
Trial Competition First PlaceWake Forest University Trial BarN/A
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyMorgan Law, PLLC2010 - Present
AttorneyPatrick Harper & Dixon2006 - 2009
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
N.C. Dispute Resolution CommissionCertified Mediator2012 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationMember2006 - Present
American Bar AssociationLitigation Section Member2006 - Present
Catawba County Bar AssociationPresident2013 - 2013
North Carolina Advocates for JusticeMember2012 - 2013
North Carolina Bar AssociationCLE Committee2008 - 2008
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Wake Forest University School of LawJuris Doctor2006
Lambuth UniversityBachelor of Arts1989
Lambuth UniversityBachelor of Science1989
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
FMCA Annual Educational MeetingThe Collections Process Demand to Litigation2013
Catawba County Paralegal AssociationUnauthorized Practice of Law2012
Kiwanis Club MeetingLegal Myths and Misconceptions2011
Catawba County Bar AssociationDebt Collection Under NC and FDCA2011
Landlord-Tenant Law (Leases, Evictions, & Litigation)Tenant Default, Notice of Default and Lease Termination2010
Collecting Debt"How to Pass Go and Collect $200"2009
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Joyce Judy v. Robert Schacht 5:11-cv-189 (2014)Obtained dismissal of all claims
Rink & Robinson, PLLC v. Catawba Valley Enters., LLC, 725 S.E.2d 426Trial verdict, upheld at Court of Appeals and review denied by Supreme Court of NC
JOMA Sys. v. GKN Sinter Metals, Inc., 2007 U.S. Dist. Lexis 79184Granted motion to remand to state court; otherwise disposed of

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Review William Morgan

Best Litigator in Hickory

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I am a long time client of Atty Morgan. I first sought his help in 2009 to litigate a case where I was the defendant. He did an excellent and professional job. He thoroughly researched the issues and laws. He displayed excellent skills in litigation as we went to trial. I requested his services again in 2015 on another matter. He again displayed a genuine concern for me as a client and is a great listener of facts. He has a talent for digging into the case and explaining to us, as clients, the best options that we can understand. If I ever need an attorney again it will be Atty Morgan!
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Outstanding Navigator

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Bill carefully navigated the dangerous territory of a business transaction in which he represented both parties and both parties considered him a friend. He knew the ins and outs of buying and selling a business thoroughly well. More importantly, he listened attentively to the needs and concerns of both parties and did an excellent job of mediating for both sides. I would definitely return to him for any further legal needs.
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  • Hourly Rates$150-$225/hour
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    • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.20%-40%
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    Cash, Check, Credit Card