Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services in Hickory, North Carolina
Young Morphis Bach & Taylor is a full-service law firm with a legacy of excellence since 1949. Our firm specializes in navigating clients through complex legal challenges across bankruptcy, civil litigation, real estate, estate planning, and corporate law. With a client-centric approach, we prioritize preventative legal strategies to help individuals, businesses, and local governments anticipate and resolve issues proactively. Our attorneys combine over 70 years of collective experience with a commitment to community service, maintaining deep roots in western North Carolina.We emphasize transparent communication, ethical representation, and tailored solutions for every client. Our team includes recognized specialists in real-property law and litigators with proven success in state and federal courts. We serve clients in Alexander, Burke, Catawba, and surrounding counties, offering expertise in both transactional and adversarial legal matters. Our mission remains to deliver quality legal services while upholding professional and community obligations. This dedication has earned us recognition as a trusted advisor in the Catawba Valley region.
Services
Bankruptcy
Civil Litigation
Real Estate
Estate Planning
Corporate Law
Title Insurance
Traffic Matters
Homeowners Associations
Non-Profit Organizations
Local Government Representation
Details
- Year established: 1949
Highlights and features
- We offer 70+ years of combined legal experience in western North Carolina
- Our team includes certified real-property law specialists
- We implement preventative legal strategies to avoid future disputes
- We provide personalized counsel for individuals, businesses, and governments
- Our attorneys maintain active roles in local civic and charitable organizations
Associations and certifications
- North Carolina State Bar
- American Bar Association
Services
Bankruptcy
We assist individuals and businesses facing financial distress through all bankruptcy chapters. Our attorneys evaluate each client's unique situation to determine optimal solutions between Chapter 7 liquidation, Chapter 13 reorganization, or business-focused Chapter 11 proceedings. We provide free initial consultations to develop personalized debt relief strategies while ensuring clients understand alternatives to bankruptcy proceedings.
Real Estate
Our real estate practice covers commercial and residential transactions, title insurance claims, and land use matters. We represent buyers, sellers, developers, and lenders in complex property deals, including 1031 exchanges and zoning disputes. With specialized knowledge of western North Carolina's real estate market, we handle foreclosures, lease agreements, and property-related estate planning needs.
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans including wills, trusts, and advanced directives. Our attorneys specialize in minimizing estate taxes, establishing special needs trusts, and facilitating business succession planning. We help families protect assets through living trusts while ensuring healthcare and financial powers of attorney meet North Carolina legal requirements.
Corporate Law
We advise businesses on formation, contracts, and regulatory compliance across multiple industries. Our services include entity selection (LLCs, corporations), merger agreements, employment contracts, and tax-exempt organization formation. We represent both franchisees and franchisors while providing ongoing counsel for business operations and dispute resolution.
Civil Litigation
Our litigation team handles commercial disputes, personal injury claims, and appellate matters in state and federal courts. We focus on cost-effective resolution through mediation or arbitration when possible, but maintain strong trial capabilities for complex litigation involving real estate disputes, employment law issues, or business conflicts.
People
Terry M. Taylor
Partner
Specializing in real estate and corporate law with over 30 years of experience. Certified legal specialist in real-property law by the North Carolina State Bar. Active in community leadership roles.
Timothy D. Swanson
Partner
Litigation specialist with expertise in commercial disputes and estate litigation. Appointed Hickory City Attorney in 2023 after 15 years of private practice experience.
Jordan L. Faulkner
Partner
Estate planning and probate attorney with focus on wills, trusts, and special needs law. Joined firm in 2013 and became partner in 2021.
Claude S. Abernethy, IV
Associate
Real estate and corporate law attorney licensed in 2022. Graduated from law school with honors and specializes in property transactions and business formations.
Julia J. Eurey
Associate
Real estate and estate planning attorney with prior experience as a licensed realtor. Joined the firm in 2022, bringing practical insights to property-related legal matters.
Questions
What areas of law does Young, Morphis, Bach & Taylor specialize in?
We specialize in bankruptcy, real estate, civil litigation, estate planning, corporate law, and title insurance defense across western North Carolina.
Do you offer payment plans for legal services?
We accept credit card payments through LawPay and can discuss payment arrangements for ongoing legal representation.
What counties do you serve in North Carolina?
We serve clients in Catawba, Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Forsyth, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, and Watauga counties.
Are your attorneys licensed in North Carolina?
All our attorneys are licensed by the North Carolina State Bar with specialized certifications in various legal disciplines.
Can you help with both business and personal legal matters?
Yes, we provide comprehensive legal services for businesses and individuals across multiple practice areas.
