Samuel Morris - Memphis, TN
Attorney at Godwin, Morris, Laurenzi & Bloomfield, P.C.
Labor Law Lawyers in Memphis, TN
80 Monroe, Suite 315 The Brinkley Plaza Memphis, TN 38103
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
-
45
Years
Experience
Memphis Labor Law Lawyer
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Labor Law
- Workers Compensation
- Unemployment Benefits
Attorney Information
Overview
SAMUEL MORRIS received his B.A. in physics from Lawrence University in 1976, and graduated from Cornell Law School in 1979, where he also attended the New York State School of Industrial and Labor Relations. He obtained his Indiana law license in 1981 and his Tennessee license in 1986. Sam was an organizer for the Indiana State Employees' Association from 1979-1981, and was staff counsel for Teamsters Local 215 in Evansville, Indiana, from 1981-1986. Sam is admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Southern District of Indiana and Western District of Tennessee, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court. His practice focuses on representing unions in core labor law issues.
Awards and Honors
Other Sources of Feedback About Samuel Morris
Included on the 2024 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2023 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2007 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2006 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
Education
-
Legal Education
-
Cornell Law School,
Ithaca,
New York, 1979
J.D.
Honors: New York State School of Industrial and Labor Relations
-
Cornell Law School,
Ithaca,
New York, 1979
-
Non Legal Education
-
Lawrence University,
Appleton,
Wisconsin, 1976
B.A.
Major: Physics
-
Lawrence University,
Appleton,
Wisconsin, 1976
Current Employment Position(s)
-
Attorney
Past Positions
- Teamsters Local 215, Evansville, Indiana, Staff Counsel, 1981 - 1986
Representative Clients
Teamsters Local 215, 236, 667, 891
Joint Council of Teamsters 87
UAW International Union
BCTGM Locals
Bar Admissions
- Indiana, 1981
- Tennessee, 1986
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, 1981
- U.S. District Court Western District of Tennessee, 1988
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
Other Affiliations
- Indiana State Bar Association
- Tennessee Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Indiana State Employees Association, 1979 - 1981 (Organizer)
Contact
80 Monroe, Suite 315
The Brinkley Plaza
Memphis, TN 38103
Fax: 901-528-0246
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.gmlblaw.com
Disclaimer
Your Profile? Update Now
When viewing a listing, consider the state advertising restrictions to which lawyers and law firms must adhere, as well as our FindLaw.com Legal Directory disclaimer. Some lawyers publish comparative information regarding the services that they provide which may be subject to specific comparative communications restrictions.
How do I choose a lawyer?
Consider the following:
- Comfort Level – Are you comfortable telling the lawyer personal information? Does the lawyer seem interested in solving your problem?
- Credentials – How long has the lawyer been in practice? Has the lawyer worked on other cases similar to yours?
- Cost – How are the lawyer's fees structured — hourly or flat fee? Can the lawyer estimate the cost of your case?
- City – Is the lawyer's office conveniently located?
Not sure what questions to ask a lawyer?
Here are a few to get you started:
- How long have you been in practice?
- How many cases like mine have you handled?
- How often do you settle cases out of court?
- What are your fees and costs?
- What are the next steps?
Want to check lawyer discipline?
It is always a good idea to research your lawyer prior to hiring. Every state has a disciplinary organization that monitors attorneys, their licenses, and consumer complaints. By researching lawyer discipline you can:
- Ensure the attorney is currently licensed to practice in your state
- Gain an understanding of his or her historical disciplinary record, if any.
- Determine the seriousness of complaints/issues which could range from late bar fees to more serious issues requiring disciplinary action.