Atty. Melissa Cassell

Atty. Melissa Cassell

Melissa Cassell’s practice focuses commercial real estate, corporate and employment law. Melissa is skilled at helping her real estate clients navigate commercial acquisitions, sales and lending options.

Rock Hill Rock Hill 13 yrs experience 13 year
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Profile Summary

About Melissa Cassell at a glance

Melissa Cassell is a real estate attorney based in Rock Hill, South Carolina, practicing at Morton & Gettys LLC. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (2013), North Carolina (2014), and Georgia (2019). Educated at The University of South Carolina (JD, 2013) and The University of South Carolina (—, 2013). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — in America (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — from 2021-2023 for work in: (2026). Serands clients in Rock Hill, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Melissa Cassell’s practice focuses commercial real estate, corporate and employment law
  • Melissa is skilled at helping her real estate clients navigate commercial acquisitions, sales and lending options
  • She also is an experienced transactional attorney who assists clients across many industries
  • Additionally, her corporate law practice includes negotiating and drafting buy/sell employment and severance agreements, and asset and stock acquisitions
  • She has represented healthcare practitioners – physicians, dentists, physical therapists and more – with corporate and employment matters
  • She’s skilled at navigating the various state and national requirements healthcare providers face
  • Melissa is licensed in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa Cassell's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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

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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 andnue, 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 Melissa Cassell

Where is Melissa Cassell's law office located?
Melissa Cassell'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 Melissa Cassell handle?
Melissa Cassell focuses on real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has Melissa Cassell practiced law?
Melissa Cassell has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did Melissa Cassell go to law school?
Melissa Cassell earned their education at (JD, 2013); (—, 2013).
How can I contact Melissa Cassell for a consultation?
You can contact Melissa Cassell 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 Melissa Cassell received?
Melissa Cassell's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law; Best Lawyers in America — in America; Best Lawyers in America — from 2021-2023 for work in:; Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) - 2023; Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law - 2023.

Practice Areas

Education

JD
The University of South Carolina
- 2013
The University of South Carolina
- 2013

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — in America
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — from 2021-2023 for work in:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) - 2023
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law - 2023
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law - 2022
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law - 2021
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Education Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
- 2026

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 2013
North Carolina
Admitted: 2014
Georgia
Admitted: 2019

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