Atty. Daniel Ballou

Atty. Daniel Ballou

A skilled litigator with experience at all levels of federal and state courts in South Carolina, Dan represents clients in court hearings and trials as well as before local councils, agencies and commissions. He also helps companies interested in building or expanding in the Central Upstate South Carolina, including Rock Hill, Fort Mill and York, Chester and Lancaster Counties.

Call (803) 366-3388

Profile Summary

About Daniel Ballou at a glance

Daniel Ballou is a business, real estate, zoning, construction, and estate litigation attorney based in Rock Hill, South Carolina, practicing at Morton & Gettys LLC. Admitted to practice in South Carolina, South Carolina Bar and Texas, State Bar of Texas. Educated at The University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1991) and Princeton University (—). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026). Serves clients in Rock Hill, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • A skilled litigator with experience at all levels of federal and state courts in South Carolina, Dan represents clients in court hearings and trials as well as before local councils, agencies and commissions
  • He also helps companies interested in building or expanding in the Central Upstate South Carolina, including Rock Hill, Fort Mill and York, Chester and Lancaster Counties
  • He works with clients on land use and zoning matters, and he also assists businesses seeking economic development incentives from state and local government

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel Ballou's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Ballou handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Daniel Ballou is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Daniel Ballou is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in South Carolina →

Land Use & Zoning

Daniel Ballou is one of 36,102 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in South Carolina →

Construction Law

Daniel Ballou is one of 36,357 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in South Carolina →

Estate & Trust Litigation

Daniel Ballou is one of 18,366 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in South Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Carolina

Practicing law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Rock Hill are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South Carolina 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 South Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Daniel Ballou

Where is Daniel Ballou's law office located?
Daniel Ballou's law practice is located in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The firm is Morton & Gettys LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel Ballou handle?
Daniel Ballou focuses on business, real estate, zoning, construction, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
Where did Daniel Ballou go to law school?
Daniel Ballou earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (—).
How can I contact Daniel Ballou for a consultation?
You can contact Daniel Ballou directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Daniel Ballou received?
Daniel Ballou's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Municipal; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate.

Education

J.D.
The University of South Carolina School of Law
- 1991
Princeton University
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Municipal
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

South Carolina, South Carolina Bar
Texas, State Bar of Texas

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