Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Hickory, NC
Young Morphis Bach & Taylor is a full-service law firm established in 1949, serving clients across western North Carolina. Our practice spans bankruptcy, civil litigation, real estate, title insurance defense, and specialized areas for homeowners associations, local governments, and nonprofits. Through preventative law strategies, we provide forward-thinking counsel tailored to individual and organizational needs. Our client-centric philosophy emphasizes long-term relationships, community leadership, and ethical service.With over seven decades of local expertise, we combine generational knowledge with active civic engagement, maintaining memberships in the North Carolina State Bar, American Bar Association, and Catawba County Bar Association. Our mission prioritizes quality legal representation alongside community stewardship, ensuring clients receive both strategic counsel and personalized attention.
Services
Bankruptcy
Civil Litigation
Real Estate
Title Insurance Defense
Traffic Matters
Homeowners Associations
Local Governments
Non-Profits
Details
- Year established: 1949
Highlights and features
- We have over 70 years of experience serving western North Carolina.
- Our attorneys hold leadership roles in local civic and charitable programs.
- We offer specialized legal counsel for homeowners associations and municipalities.
- Our team includes certified real property law specialists.
- We maintain active memberships in state and national bar associations.
Services
Bankruptcy
Our bankruptcy practice assists individuals and businesses with debt restructuring, liquidation, and financial recovery under Chapter 7, 11, and 13. We provide strategic counsel to navigate complex bankruptcy proceedings while protecting client assets. With decades of experience in North Carolina courts, our attorneys help clients achieve fresh financial starts through lawful debt resolution frameworks.
Civil Litigation
We represent clients in civil litigation matters including contract disputes, property conflicts, and business litigation. Our team prepares cases for trial while pursuing negotiated settlements to minimize costs. With expertise in state and federal courts, we advocate for favorable outcomes in commercial disputes, tort claims, and appellate proceedings across western North Carolina.
Real Estate
Our real estate practice covers residential and commercial transactions, title insurance defense, zoning issues, and property development. Certified specialists handle complex closings, land use regulations, and dispute resolution. We serve property owners, developers, and lending institutions with comprehensive legal support for real estate matters in North Carolina.
Title Insurance Defense
We provide specialized defense for title insurance claims, resolving disputes over property ownership, liens, and encumbrances. Our attorneys work with insurers and policyholders to address title defects, boundary conflicts, and coverage litigation. This practice combines deep real estate knowledge with insurance law expertise to protect property rights.
Homeowners Associations
We counsel homeowners associations on governance, covenant enforcement, and regulatory compliance. Services include drafting governing documents, resolving member disputes, and advising on municipal relations. Our team helps HOAs maintain community standards while navigating legal challenges in western North Carolina jurisdictions.
People
Terry M. Taylor
Partner
Certified real property law specialist with 40+ years of experience. Focuses on real estate transactions, title insurance defense, and local government counsel. Active in community leadership programs.
Timothy D. Swanson
Partner
Litigation expert specializing in commercial disputes and estate litigation. Appointed Hickory City Attorney in 2023. Recognized for complex problem-solving in business law matters.
Jordan L. Faulkner
Partner
Estate planning and probate attorney with 15+ years of experience. Manages wills, trusts, and business succession planning. Serves on multiple community nonprofit boards.
Claude S. Abernethy IV
Associate
Recent addition focusing on real estate transactions and corporate tax matters. Graduated from UNC School of Law in 2022. Active in local bar association initiatives.
Julia J. Eurey
Associate
Dual-licensed real estate professional and attorney. Specializes in property law and business formation. Brings practical industry experience to legal counsel services.
Questions
What practice areas do you specialize in?
We specialize in bankruptcy, civil litigation, real estate, title insurance defense, traffic matters, and legal counsel for homeowners associations, local governments, and nonprofits.
How long have you served the Hickory community?
Our firm has provided legal services to western North Carolina since 1949, maintaining deep local expertise across generations.
Do you offer estate planning services?
Yes, we provide comprehensive estate planning, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and probate administration.
Are your attorneys involved in professional organizations?
Our lawyers maintain active memberships in the North Carolina State Bar, American Bar Association, and Catawba County Bar Association.
How can I make a payment?
We accept secure credit card payments through our LawPay partnership for client convenience.
What communities do you serve?
We serve clients in Alexander, Burke, Catawba, Caldwell, Forsyth, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, and Watauga Counties.
