- Divorce
- GuardianshipOur experience in wills & trusts, estates, guardianships & special needs law, tax, and real property law equips our team to navigate even the most complex estate matters.
- Criminal DefenseHawes, a Winston-Salem native, focuses his practice primarily on federal criminal defense, corporate law and general civil litigation in state and federal courts. He spent the past seven years practicing with The Edmisten, Webb & Hawes Law Firm in Raleigh before moving to Hickory. He is a graduate of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and The University of Richmond School of Law.
- DUI/DWI
- Wrongful Death
- Traffic Violations
- Misdemeanors
- Corporate LawBusiness & Corporate Law | Young, Morphis, Bach, and Taylor, LLP; full service law firm located in Hickory, North Carolina
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Business Formation
- Business DisputesNorth Carolina Bar Association, Sections on Business Law, Real Property Law (former Council member), Tax Law, and Health Law
- Business TransactionsTaylor is a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rated attorney among her peers. Her practice has consisted primarily of real estate law since she joined Young, Morphis, Bach & Taylor in 1984. She also holds a master’s degree in regional and community planning. Her law practice includes commercial and industrial real estate, business transactions for medical professionals, municipal law and estate law.
- Limited Liability Companies
- Trade Secrets
- Employment ContractCounsel and advice on employment contracts, executive compensation, wrongful terminations, severance agreements, collective bargaining agreements, and non-compete agreements
- Employment Litigation
- Non-compete Agreement
- Severance Agreement
- Real Estate LitigationSwanson, a Hickory native, practices in the firm’s Hickory office, where he focuses on commercial and business litigation and real estate law. Swanson also handles other legal matters such as insurance defense work, unfair trade practice disputes and Owner’s Association lien filing and enforcement litigation. When not practicing law, Tim enjoys spending time with his family, working on church related activities, running and golf. Swanson earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, Magna Cum Laude. He received his Juris Doctorate from Campbell University.
- Construction LitigationPaul joined the firm in 1993 and has concentrated in litigation since joining the firm. His civil litigation practice includes business litigation, workers’ compensation law, employment law, construction law, personal-injury law, and general civil litigation. When not practicing law, Paul enjoys spending time with his family, exercising, fishing, and working in the yard.
- Real Estate TransactionsTerry M. Taylor, Partner with Young, Morphis, Bach & Taylor, L.L.P., has recently had an article published in the Publication entitled Carolina Update which is a newsletter issued by the North Carolina Land Title Association. The article was entitled Just What Does This Easement Allow Me To Do? (Humps, Bumps and Moving To The Fast Lane). When asked why Mrs. Taylor submitted this article for publication, she responded that the number one problem involving real estate transactions in general is legal access. Unfortunately, the attitude of good neighborliness that was the hallmark of earlier generations seems to have dissipated. Today access is no longer just for a single family home place, but at times it means a new subdivision or industrial park generating significant vehicular traffic that most landowners would understandably prefer to see routed elsewhere. Even where access exists, the nature and scope of that access can be the subject of dispute. Can the access be widened? Can a speed bump be installed? Can a gate be placed on the right-of-way? Can the road be relocated? Can the way be paved? The most common issues arise when purchasers buy property located on a private road or private easement and don’t question who maintains their road. Terry Taylor is certified by the North Carolina State Bar as a Specialist in Real Property Law for Business, Commercial, Industrial and Residential transactions, and Terry has practiced with Young, Morphis, Bach & Taylor in the Catawba Valley Region for more than thirty years. Terry is a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated attorney committed to providing the highest quality legal representation to her clients.
- Eminent DomainHICKORY – The law firm of Young, Morphis, Bach & Taylor, LLP announced that John W. Crone, III has become a member of the firm, and Jim Hawes has joined the firm as an Associate. “We are very excited to have John and Jim join our firm,” said Wayne M. Bach, senior partner with Young, Morphis, Bach & Taylor. “John graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Wake Forest University School of law and comes to us with more than thirty-five years of experience in asset protection, real estate, municipal, personal injury and eminent domain law. He has a wealth of knowledge in many areas of our profession. John has always been an asset to, and has made a positive impact within, our community. We are proud to have him as part of our team.”
- Land Use and ZoningTerry brings over 25 years of practical yet innovative experience to the real estate arena. Terry has a keen understanding of the client’s needs and quickly develops a plan to make the client’s vision a reality. Terry is certified by the North Carolina State Bar as a specialist in real‑property law for business, commercial, industrial, and residential transactions. Terry’s law practice includes primarily commercial real estate law, business and corporate transactions, local governmental entities and authorities, tax-exempt organizations, wills and trusts, and estate planning. Terry has a broad range of transactional experience including complex asset sales and purchases, and experience with work outs of troubled loan situations. She also has extensive experience with municipal and county land-use planning issues such as zoning. She is the attorney for the Hickory‑Conover Tourism Development Authority, the Western Piedmont Regional Transit Authority (Greenway Transit), and has served as the Town Attorney for the Town of Sawmills since 1988.
- Landlord-Tenant DisputesJarryd plans to focus his practice areas for now on commercial and business litigation, contract drafting or review, landlord tenant matters, small claims, and criminal misdemeanor defense.
- Personal InjuryIn today’s modern, globalized and fast-paced economy, the “average” person or family is often forgotten. Whether as a result of downsizing, economic downturn, out-sourcing, personal injury, divorce or illness, many people have seen their work hours cut, wages reduced, lost their jobs altogether, or experienced other significant reductions in household income. As a consequence, financially functioning households are now substantially over-extended and struggling to maintain the income necessary to make payments on mortgages, vehicles, student loans, credit cards, and other debts.
- Estate PlanningEstate Planning & Probate | Young, Morphis, Bach, and Taylor, LLP; full service law firm located in Hickory, North Carolina
- WillsOur attorneys can provide necessary counsel as you approach sensitive estate planning matters, including the formation of a will or trust, the preservation and transfer of assets, the administration of a will or trust, and the litigation of contested estates. We can also review the tax implications of estate plans and advise fiduciaries in administering wills and estates through probate. We pride ourselves in handling legal matters for clients in a caring and professional manner.
- TrustsCharlie had over 40 years of legal experience when he retired. His practice areas included corporate transactions, mediation, real estate, and wills, trusts and estates. He advised individuals, small businesses, and large corporations, and developed a unique focus in the area of minor league baseball. Charlie joined the firm in 1968. Although Charlie visits us at the office regularly, he is now retired and enjoying his time with his wife, Elaine, their three adult children, and eight grandchildren.
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- ProbateOne of Hickory’s oldest firms, Young, Morphis, Bach & Taylor offers expertise in a broad range of practice areas, including, but not limited to Business and Corporation law; Taxation and Estate Planning; Real Property; Personal Injury claims; Civil and Real Property Litigation; Wills, Estate and Probate Law; Elder Law; Guardianship; Traffic Court; Criminal Law; Bankruptcy, Collections and Foreclosures; Employment Law; and Mediation.
- BankruptcySummerlin, a Tarboro native, practices in the firm’s Hickory office, where he focuses on bankruptcy law, commercial law, and corporate transactional law.
- ForeclosureOne of Hickory’s oldest firms, Young, Morphis, Bach & Taylor, offers expertise in a broad range of practice areas, including, but not limited to Business and Corporation law; Taxation and Estate Planning; Real Property; Personal Injury claims; Civil and Real Property Litigation; Wills, Estate and Probate Law; Elder Law; Guardianship; Traffic Court; Criminal Law; Bankruptcy; Collections and Foreclosures; Employment Law; and Mediation.
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