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John P. Gettys, Jr.
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John P. Gettys, Jr.

4.5
16 reviews

113 E. Main St., Suite 201, Rock Hill, SC 29730

Residential Real Estate, Estate Administration, Estate Litigation and 23 more

About John P. Gettys, Jr.

John Gettys, one of the founders of Morton & Gettys, is a preferred closing attorney for some of Rock Hill’s most well-known builders and developers. He handles a variety of residential real estate closings from purchases to refinances and home equity lines of credit.

John focuses on a wide range of practice areas including, real estate, probate administration, probate litigation and personal injury. He is also a certified South Carolina Circuit Court Mediator.

He is an experienced probate litigator who regularly assists clients pursuing guardianships and conservatorships for children, aging adults and those with special needs in contested and uncontested matters. He is also experienced in handling will disputes and the interpretation of trusts.

John is currently the chairman of the Rock Hill Sports Commission, serves on the boards of both the Early Learning Partnership and the Jeffrey Williams Foundation and is a member of the advisory board of South State Bank.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Real Estate 4
    • Residential Real Estate
    • Real Property
    • Residential Real Estate Acquisitions
    • Residential Real Estate Development
  • Trusts and Estates 13
    • Estate Administration
    • Probate, Estate and Wealth Planning
    • Adult Guardianship
    • Conservatorship
    • Guardianship
    • Incompetency Proceedings
    • Guardianship Administration
    • Decedents Estates
    • Estate Settlements
    • Family Wealth Transfer
    • Fiduciary Law
    • Powers of Attorney
    • Trust Administration
  • Litigation 2
    • Estate Litigation
    • Fiduciary Litigation
  • Insurance 2
    • Title Insurance
    • Real Estate Title Insurance
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 1
    • Mediation
  • Personal Injury
  • Inheritance
  • Elder Law 1
    • Elder Guardianship
  • Debtor and Creditor 1
    • Trust and Estate Collections

Practice Details

  • Languages
    English
  • Payment Information
    Accepted Credit Cards
    MasterCard
    Visa
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Morton & Gettys
  • Additional Links
    http://www.mortongettys.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1995, South Carolina
    Memberships
    York County Bar Association
    South Carolina Bar Association.
  • Education & Certifications
    Other Education
    Erskine College
    Class of 1991
    Bachelor of Arts

    Erskine College
    Class of 1991
    History

    University of South Carolina
    Class of 1995
    Master of Public Administration

    University of South Carolina School of Law
    Class of 1995
    Juris Doctor
    Legal Certifications
    Certified Civil Court Mediator, 2009

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Partner at Morton & Gettys
4.5
16 reviews

113 E. Main St., Suite 201Rock Hill, SC 29730U.S.A.

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  • Tuesday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    John P. Gettys, Jr. was admitted in 1995 to the State of South Carolina.
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    Yes, John P. Gettys, Jr. has a 4.5 Client Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Morton & Gettys has 20 attorneys at this location.
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    Morton & Gettys was established in 2001.

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