Atty. Aaron Morris
Aaron Morris is an attorney with more than 35 years of experience. His primary practice areas include litigation arising from free speech issues (anti-SLAPP, defamation, first amendment), business litigation (breach of contract, trade secret, partnership dissolution, etc.), and appellate work.
Anti SLAPP & More Attorney · Serving Tustin, CA · 39+ Years Experience
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About Aaron Morris at a Glance
Aaron Morris is a Partner based in Tustin, California, practicing at Morris Stone Llp. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, contracts, employment, business, and breach of contract. Admitted to practice in California (1987). Educated at Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1987). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Orange County Bar Association Los Angeles County Bar Association American Bar Association California Defamation Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Tustin, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Aaron Morris
- Aaron Morris is an attorney with more than 35 years of experience
- His primary practice areas include litigation arising from free speech issues (anti-SLAPP, defamation, first amendment), business litigation (breach of contract, trade secret, partnership dissolution, etc.), and appellate work
- His appellate work has resulted in published opinions from the Court of Appeal, creating new precedents that afford greater protections relating to free speech
- In the case of Bell v
- Feibush, the trial court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court all adopted his application of a Penal Code statute to civil fraud actions, allowing defrauded plaintiffs to recover treble damages and attorney fees
- In the case of Pagia v
- Hamilton, he created new precedent regarding the striking of individual allegations with an anti-SLAPP motion
- He is the current President of the California Defamation Lawyers Association, and host of the California SLAPP Law Podcast
- He was an Adjunct Professor at Whittier Law School in Costa Mesa, California, teaching "Litigation Skills & Strategies" and at National University in Irvine, California, teaching litigation techniques
- Mr. Morris is a writer and lecturer on the subjects of free speech, defamation and anti-SLAPP law, and is the author of California SLAPP Law
- He has been a featured speaker at such functions as the American Bar Association Techshow
- He has appeared on the national television shows "Leeza" and "Frontline
- He is frequently asked to consult other law firms on anti-SLAPP motions and is a frequently retained as an expert to opine on fee applications following anti-SLAPP motions
- Aaron Morris attended Southwestern University School of Law, where he was Editor-in-Chief of the Law Review and graduated cum laude in 1987
ARTICLES AND PUBLICATIONS
- A prolific writer, Aaron Morris has published numerous articles in legal and computer related publications
- He was the Editor in Chief of Law Office Technology Solutions and a Contributing Editor to Law Office Computing
- His columns have been published in the Orange County Register and Los Angeles Times
- He was a columnist for the Orange County Business Journal, Editor in Chief of the Southwestern University Law Review, Reporter, El Independiente (Newspaper), and Editor in Chief, Periodista (Newspaper)
- A small sampling of his published works include: Pipeline (Random Thoughts Publishing)
- To Drug Test or Not To Drug Test - An Employer's Dilemma (Orange County Business Journal)
- What is a SLAPPback Action? (California SLAPP Law)
- "Junk Faxes" - Protected Free Speech? (Orange County Business Journal)
- You Can Now be Sued for Calling the Police (California SLAPP Law)
- Be A Manager, Go To Jail (Orange County Business Journal)
- If I Can't Fire Him, Can I At Least Demote Him? (Orange County Business Journal)
- The Litigation Privilege and Collateral Defamation Actions (California SLAPP Law) Vendors of Real Estate: When Does Liability End? (17 Southwestern University Law Review 1, 23-42)
Practice Areas Explained
Aaron Morris's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Aaron Morris handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Tustin.
Wrongful Termination in Tustin
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Contracts in Tustin
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Employment Law in Tustin
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business & Corporate Law in Tustin
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Breach of Contract in Tustin
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Tustin
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Tustin are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Tustin Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Tustin-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Tustin Choose Aaron Morris
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Aaron Morris's practice in the field of wrongful termination, contracts, employment, business, and breach of contract.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Aaron Morris brings 39+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wrongful termination, contracts, and employment, Aaron Morris can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Tustin
A Tustin-based practice means Aaron Morris attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Aaron Morris Handles in Tustin
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This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Aaron Morris directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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