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Atty. Melissa W. Morris

Atty. Melissa W. Morris

Melissa W. Morris is a lawyer practicing estate planning and probate administration, estate and gift tax, corporate/business and 5 other areas of law.

Oak Island Oak Island 32 yrs experience 32 year
Call (472) 212-0133 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Melissa W. Morris at a glance

Melissa W. Morris is a probate, estate planning, business, estate tax, and health care attorney based in Oak Island, North Carolina. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1994). Educated at University of Akron (J.D., 1994) and Miami University (B.A., 1989). Serands clients in Oak Island, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Melissa W. Morris is a lawyer practicing estate planning and probate administration, estate and gift tax, corporate/business and 5 other areas of law
  • Melissa received a B.A. degree from Miami University in 1989, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Melissa practices in Oak Island, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa W. Morris's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Melissa W. Morris is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in North Carolina →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Melissa W. Morris is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in North Carolina →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Melissa W. Morris is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →

Estate & Gift Tax

Melissa W. Morris is one of 3,765 estate tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate tax attorneys in North Carolina →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Melissa W. Morris is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melissa W. Morris

Where is Melissa W. Morris's law office located?
Melissa W. Morris's law practice is located in Oak Island, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa W. Morris handle?
Melissa W. Morris focuses on probate, estate planning, business, estate tax, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Melissa W. Morris practiced law?
Melissa W. Morris has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Melissa W. Morris go to law school?
Melissa W. Morris earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Melissa W. Morris for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Akron
- 1994
B.A.
Miami University
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1994

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