We hold nursing homes accountable for elder abuse and neglect. Call for a free consultation.Bed sores, broken bones, dehydration, and infections are all possible signs of elder abuse/neglect.
James M. Morgan represents injured people and their families who have suffered injuries or death due to the following: (1) nursing home abuse and neglect, (2) hospital abuse and neglect, and (3) injuries and wrongful death from automobile accidents, construction accidents, or other accidental injuries or death. Mr. Morgan does NOT represent large corporations or insurance companies.
Mr. Morgan previously served as the managing attorney of the California offices of both Wilkes & McHugh, P.A. and The Maher Law Firm, P.A., where the focus of his practice was on holding nursing homes and hospitals accountable for the abuse and neglect of elder and dependent adults.
Over the course of his career, Mr. Morgan's efforts have helped lead to more than $60 million in verdicts and settlements on behalf of abused and neglected elderly adults. In May of 2008, Mr. Morgan obtained a verdict in excess of $5.5 million for the surviving daughter of an elderly adult who passed away after being given the wrong medication while in a nursing home.
Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Morgan worked as a research attorney for the Honorable Warren K. Urbom, Senior District Judge, United States District Court for the Federal District of Nebraska. He also served as a law clerk for the Honorable Harold S. Herd, retired Kansas Supreme Court Justice.
Mr. Morgan received his undergraduate degree, cum laude, in 1991 from Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama. He received his Juris Doctor degree, magna cum laude, in 1997 from Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, Kansas.
Mr. Morgan is a published author, including co-authoring an article titled, "Distinguishing Elder Abuse Claims from Professional Negligence Claims: Why Section 425.13 Does Not Apply to Elder Abuse Claims." Mr. Morgan has also authored a published article entitled "Tortious Interference with a Prospective Contract in Kansas: Is Actual Malice an Element of This Cause of Action?" 36 Washburn L.J. 110 (Fall, 1996).
Mr. Morgan is licensed to practice law in California, Arizona, New Mexico, Nebraska, and Pennsylvania. He is a member of the American Association for Justice, the Consumer Attorneys of California, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the Long Beach Bar Association, the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association, the State Bar of California, the State Bar of Arizona, the State Bar of New Mexico, the State Bar of Nebraska, and the State Bar of Pennsylvania.
Practice areas
I handle neglect and abuse cases against nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and hospitals. Most of these cases involve bed sores, falls and fractures, dehydration, malnutrition, and medication errors.
22 years
We handle cases involving slip and falls, serious auto accidents, wrongful death cases, construction accidents, trucking accidents, and other personal injury cases.
22 years
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Lanzone Morgan, LLP
5001 Airport Plaza Drive
Suite 210
Long Beach, CA, 90815
Lanzone Morgan, LLP
1103 N. 5th Street
Phoenix, AZ, 85004
Lanzone Morgan, LLP
3753 Howard Hughes Pkwy
Suite 200
Las Vegas, NV, 89169
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NV | Active | 2012 | 05/18/2022 |
NM | Inactive | 2006 | 06/01/2009 |
PA | Retired | 2005 | 05/28/2022 |
AZ | Active | 2003 | 05/22/2022 |
CA | Active | 2000 | 02/07/2022 |
NE | Retired | 1997 | 04/18/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Trial Certificate | AAJ Nursing Home Litigation | 2014 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Top Attorney | American Lawyer Academy | 2013 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2012 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2011 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Lanzone & Morgan | 2008 - Present |
Attorney | Law Offices of Stephen Garcia | 2006 - 2008 |
Clerk | United States District Court for the Federal District of Nebraska | 1998 - 2001 |
Attorney | Wilks & McHugh | 1998 - 2006 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Association for Justice | Member | 2011 - Present |
American Association for Justice, Nursing Home Law Section | Board Member | 2009 - Present |
Orange County Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
Consumer Attorney Association of Los Angeles | Member | 2007 - Present |
Consumer Attorneys of California | Member | 2003 - Present |
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles | Member | 2002 - Present |
Consumer Attorneys of California | Member | 2000 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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NCEA | Nursing Home Litigation Tactics | 2011 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Washburn University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1997 |
Jacksonville St Univ | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1994 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Long Beach organizations (city) | Protecting Your Loved Ones in Nursing Homes | 2012 |
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Ilian Alchehayed, Nursing home abuse and neglect Attorney on Feb 22, 2017
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
There is no better lawyer than James when it comes to elder abuse claims. He has fought against some of the biggest corporate entities that try to protect themselves from being liable to the patients.I endorse this lawyer.
Elmer Young, Nursing home abuse and neglect Attorney on Nov 18, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. It takes someone very special to do the work he does. Really special as you will discover!
Ilian Alchehayed, Nursing home abuse and neglect Attorney on Feb 22, 2017
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
There is no better lawyer than James when it comes to elder abuse claims. He has fought against some of the biggest corporate entities that try to protect themselves from being liable to the patients.I endorse this lawyer.
Elmer Young, Nursing home abuse and neglect Attorney on Nov 18, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. It takes someone very special to do the work he does. Really special as you will discover!
Camille Godwin, Nursing home abuse and neglect Attorney on Nov 7, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Working with Jim is always a pleasure - his commitment to his clients and desire to put their needs first is always at the forefront.
Jonathan Rosenfeld, Nursing home abuse and neglect Attorney on Sep 9, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Jim is a great advocate for the rights of nursing home patients. I have seen him aggressively prosecute complex cases. He has a keen understanding of the law and has real compassion for his clients.
Andrew Levine, Nursing home abuse and neglect Attorney on Sep 8, 2016
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Jim is an amazing mentor, a fierce advocate, and an all-around great attorney. I'm privileged to have the opportunity to work for and with him, and look forward to further success as we continue to hold nursing homes accountable.
Melanie Bossie, Nursing home abuse and neglect Attorney on Jan 29, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. We worked together for many years to start up a new office location in Arizona that ended up being extremely successful.
Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on May 27, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse James. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Anthony Lanzone, Nursing home abuse and neglect Attorney on Jun 3, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse Jim Morgan as an attorney. His work ethic is unparalleled and his compassion and patience with clients separates him from the typical attorney.