Atty. Samuel Morris

Atty. Samuel Morris

Samuel Morris practices at Godwin, Morris, Laurenzi & Bloomfield, P.C. Read Full Bio

Memphis Memphis 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About Samuel Morris at a glance

Samuel Morris is a Partner based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at Godwin, Morris, Laurenzi & Bloomfield, P.C.. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on employment and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1981), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana (1981), Tennessee (1987), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee (1987). Educated at Cornell University (J.D., 1979) and Amherst College Lawrence University (B.A. Indiana, 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Indiana, Tennessee and American (Member, Labor Law Section) Bar Associations AFL CIO Lawyers Coordinating Committee. Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Samuel Morris practices at Godwin, Morris, Laurenzi & Bloomfield, P.C
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Practice Areas Explained

Samuel Morris's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Samuel Morris is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Samuel Morris is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Samuel Morris

Where is Samuel Morris's law office located?
Samuel Morris's law practice is located in Memphis, Tennessee. The firm is Godwin, Morris, Laurenzi & Bloomfield, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Samuel Morris handle?
Samuel Morris focuses on employment, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Samuel Morris practiced law?
Samuel Morris has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Samuel Morris go to law school?
Samuel Morris earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A. Indiana, 1976).
How can I contact Samuel Morris for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Samuel Morris received?
Samuel Morris's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Cornell University
- 1979
B.A. Indiana
Amherst College Lawrence University
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
Admitted: 1981
Tennessee
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1994

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