Gerald G. Morgan Jr.

Gerald G. Morgan Jr.

Morgan Williamson LLP

Estate Planning Lawyers in Amarillo, TX in Amarillo, TX

Amarillo, TX806-556-7376
Estate PlanningProbateEstate and Gift Tax PlanningEstate and Gift Tax ReturnsTrust Administration MattersBusiness Succession Planning

About Gerald G. Morgan Jr.

Born September 4, 1955 in Paragould, AR. Jerry and his wife, Teri, have three children and nine grandchildren. Jerry enjoys spending time with the family, playing golf, reading, and writing. He has published one book on spiritual formation entitled “The Change Moment.” Jerry has an accounting degree from Harding University and his law degree from The University of Texas School of Law in Austin. Jerry is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Estate Planning and Probate and focuses his practice on estate planning, probate, trust administration, and business entities.

Education

Legal Education

  • The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas, 1980
  • J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence

Non Legal Education

  • Harding University Main Campus, Searcy, Arkansas, 1977
  • B.S., Bachelor of Science
  • Honors: summa cum laude
  • Major: Accounting

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Partner

Past Positions

  • Partner – Morgan Williamson LLP, Amarillo, Texas (1985 to Present)
  • Partner, Thomas & Burdett, Hereford, Texas (1983 - 1984)
  • Associate, Thomas & Burdett, Hereford, Texas (1980 - 1983)
  • Colonial Trust Company, Director 1992 - 2004
  • Nexum Mortgage Co., LLC (an originator of private mortgage loans) – President and Licensed Residential Mortgage Originator (2010 - 2015)
  • Dore Energy Co, Ltd. – Partner and Vice-President (2010 - Present)
  • Bison Properties, Ltd. – Partner and President (2001 - Present)
  • References
  • Amarillo National Bank
  • Happy State Bank
  • FirstBank Southwest

Pro Bono Activities

  • Elder, Southwest Church of Christ, Amarillo, TX (2001 - Present)
  • Member, Board of Trustees – Harding University, Searcy, AR (1995 - 2018)
  • Member, Board of Directors – The Hope & Healing Place (2003 - 2004, 2019 - Present)
  • President, Vice-President, and Treasurer – Tascosa Booster Club (2001 - 2004)
  • Member, Board of Directors, Secretary, and Treasurer – The Legion Project (2014 - 2023)
  • Representative Clients
  • Available Upon Request & Includes Long Distance Communications,
  • Individual business owners of a diversity of businesses (including general contractors, manufacturing, insurance, medical and related industries, retail and wholesale providers, real estate investment companies, oil and gas companies, and agricultural industries), physicians, corporate trustees, and bank trust departments, farmers and ranchers, and retired individuals.

Published Works

Articles

  • The Change Moment, Author

Bar Admissions

  • Texas, 1980
  • U.S. Tax Court, 1989
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas, 1986
  • Specialties and Certifications
  • Estate Planning and Probate, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 1989

Other Affiliations

  • State Bar of Texas
  • Member of the Real Estate, Probate, and Trust Section
  • Amarillo Area Bar Association
  • Amarillo Area Estate Planning Council
  • Southwest Church of Christ, Amarillo, TX, 2001 - Present (Elder)
  • Harding University, Searcy, AR, 1995 - 2018 (Member, Board of Trustees)
  • The Hope & Healing Place (Member, Board of Directors, 2003 - 2004, 2019 - Present)
  • Tascosa Booster Club, 2001 - 2004 (President, Vice-President, and Treasurer)
  • The Legion Project, 2014 - 2023

Attorney Details

Full NameGerald G. Morgan Jr.
FirmMorgan Williamson LLP
AddressAmarillo National Bank Plaza 2 Office, 500 S Taylor, Suite 900, Amarillo, TX 79101
Phone806-556-7376
Phone806-358-1901
Websitewww.mw-law.com
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