Melissa Cassell

Melissa Cassell, Business Attorney in Rock Hill, South Carolina

Over 13 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Commercial RE, and Employment

PartneratMorton & Gettys

Rock Hill, SC

Practicing business in Rock Hill since 2013.

13+
Years practicing
3
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Melissa Cassell is a partner based in Rock Hill, SC. The practice focuses on Business, Commercial RE, and Employment. Melissa has over 13 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Morton & Gettys.

Based in
Rock Hill, SC
Experience
over 13 years
Known for
Business · Commercial RE · Employment
  • Handles Business, Commercial RE, and Employment matters from Rock Hill, SC.
  • Over 13 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Melissa Cassell: Melissa Cassell is a partner based in Rock Hill, SC. The practice focuses on Business, Commercial RE, and Employment. Melissa has over 13 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Morton & Gettys.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Melissa Cassell

Melissa concentrates on business, commercial re, employment, and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Melissa handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Rock Hill, South Carolina

Melissa takes business matters in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Melissa agrees to represent you.

Commercial RE cases in Rock Hill, South Carolina

Melissa takes commercial re matters in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Melissa agrees to represent you.

Employment cases in Rock Hill, South Carolina

Melissa takes employment matters in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Melissa agrees to represent you.

Real Estate cases in Rock Hill, South Carolina

Melissa takes real estate matters in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Melissa agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Melissa Cassell — Over 13 years of South Carolina business experience

Melissa Cassell is a partner based in Rock Hill, SC. The practice focuses on Business, Commercial RE, and Employment. Melissa has over 13 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Morton & Gettys.

Melissa's practice focuses on corporate law, employment law and commercial real estate. She is licensed in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. She helps clients in a variety of ways that track the entire life of a business, from startup through growth to winding up. As part of her employment law practice, she often helps businesses draft and review severance packages and non-compete and confidentiality agreements.

In the healthcare area, she has represented dentists, physicians and physical therapists. Melissa has helped both for-profit and nonprofit providers with a wide variety of legal issues involving their operations.

Working with Melissa on a business matter

Melissa's practice focuses on corporate law, employment law and commercial real estate. She is licensed in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. She helps clients in a variety of ways that track the entire life of a business, from startup through growth to winding up. As part of her employment law practice, she often helps businesses draft and review severance packages and non-compete and…

Who Melissa represents

Melissa reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, commercial re, and employment matters in Rock Hill and the surrounding South Carolina area.

Credentials

Melissa Cassell's legal education and bar admissions

  • University of South Carolina

    Bachelor · 2009

Jurisdictions

Melissa's state bar admissions

  • Georgia

    2019 · ACTIVE

  • North Carolina

    2014 · ACTIVE

  • South Carolina

    2013 · ACTIVE

Melissa studied at Bachelor in University of South Carolina.

Law school and academic background

Melissa completed Bachelor in University of South Carolina. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Melissa runs in South Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Melissa's professional memberships and bar associations

  • York County Bar Association State Bar of South Carolina State Bar of North Carolina State Bar of Georgia American Bar Association

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Locations

Melissa Cassell's office in Rock Hill

Melissa's primary office is at 113 E. Main St., Suite 201, Rock Hill, SC, 29730. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Morton & Gettys

113 E. Main St., Suite 201

Rock Hill, SC 29730

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Hiring guide

How to hire Melissa Cassell — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Melissa usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Melissa charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Melissa's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Melissa will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Rock Hill, South Carolina

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Melissa

Melissa discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Melissa confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Melissa's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Melissa Cassell

  • How much does it cost to hire Melissa for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Melissa walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Melissa offer a free consultation?

    Melissa charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Melissa's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Melissa's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in South Carolina typically take?

    Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Melissa gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Melissa take my case if I'm outside Rock Hill?

    Melissa is licensed in South Carolina. Matters governed by South Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Melissa will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Melissa?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Melissa will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Melissa accepting new business clients right now?

    Melissa's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Business attorneys serving Rock Hill, Columbia and Charleston in South Carolina

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