Atty. James M. Morgan

Atty. James M. Morgan

James Morgan is a highly respected nursing home abuse attorney and elderabuse lawyer in California and the founding partner of Lanzone Morgan, LLP.For more than 25 years, Mr. Morgan has dedicated his legal career torepresenting victims of elder abuse, nursing home neglect, and assistedliving facility misconduct, helping families hold negligent care providersaccountable.Unlike many attorneys, Mr.

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About James M. Morgan at a glance

James M. Morgan is a Founding Partner based in Long Beach, California, practicing at Lanzone Morgan LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on nursing home. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (1997), California (2000), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (2002), and Arizona (2003). Educated at Washburn University School of Law (J.D., 1997) and Jacksonville State University (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Los Angeles County, Long Beach and Pennsylvania Bar Associations State Bar of California State Bar of Arizona State Bar of New Mexico Nebraska State American Association for Justice Consumer Attorneys of California. Serands clients in Long Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Morgan is a highly respected nursing home abuse attorney and elderabuse lawyer in California and the founding partner of Lanzone Morgan, LLP.For more than 25 years, Mr. Morgan has dedicated his legal career torepresenting victims of elder abuse, nursing home neglect, and assistedliving facility misconduct, helping families hold negligent care providersaccountable.Unlike many attorneys, Mr. Morgan has never represented insurance companiesor large corporations
  • His practice has always focused on protectingindividuals and families harmed by corporate negligence, particularlyvulnerable seniors living in nursing homes, assisted living facilities,memory care units, and other long-term care facilities.Mr
  • Morgan has represented countless victims of nursing home abuse andneglect, including cases involving bedsores, falls, infections,dehydration, medication errors, neglect, and wrongful death
  • Throughaggressive litigation and compassionate advocacy, he has helped securemillions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for elderly victims andtheir families while pushing the long-term care industry to improve safetyand accountability.Mr
  • Morgan graduated cum laude from Jacksonville State University in 1991and went on to graduate magna cum laude from Washburn University School ofLaw in 1997
  • Mr. Morgan has successfully taken Bar Exams in Arizona,California, Nebraska, Nevada and New Mexico, and is currently licensed topractice law in Arizona, California and Nevada
  • He is also licensed withthe United States District Court, Southern District of California, theUnited States 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States SupremeCourt
  • Mr. Morgan has also served as president of a national organizationof attorneys dedicated to suing nursing homes for elder abuse.”

Practice Areas Explained

James M. Morgan's Areas of Practice

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

Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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 Long Beach 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James M. Morgan

Where is James M. Morgan's law office located?
James M. Morgan's law practice is located in Long Beach, California. The firm is Lanzone Morgan LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M. Morgan handle?
James M. Morgan focuses on nursing home. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James M. Morgan practiced law?
James M. Morgan has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did James M. Morgan go to law school?
James M. Morgan earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact James M. Morgan for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James M. Morgan received?
James M. Morgan's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Washburn University School of Law
- 1997
B.A.
Jacksonville State University
- 1991

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Nebraska
Admitted: 1997
California
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 2002
Arizona
Admitted: 2003
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 2006
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 2006
New Mexico
Admitted: 2006
Nevada
Admitted: 2012

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