Erica Morton

Erica L. Morton is a dedicated defense attorney with more than 15 years of experience representing insurance companies and policyholders in personal injury litigation. She also advises corporate and retail clients in general liability matters, particularly those who are self-insured or manage high deductibles. He focuses on delivering practical solutions in complex and high-exposure cases.

Erica earned her B.S. in 2001 from the College of Charleston, then continued her legal education. She later received her J.D. in 2004 from the University of Georgia School of Law. Her academic training provided a strong foundation for analyzing liability issues, assessing damages, and developing effective litigation strategies in Georgia courts.

Erica handles a wide range of claims, including slip-and-fall incidents, automobile accidents, negligent security matters involving allegations of sexual assault, wrongful death actions, and catastrophic injury cases. She has helped shape appellate case law concerning the recovery of hospital and medical liens. Her background includes experience on the plaintiffs’ side, which gives her added insight when defending claims.

Erica has secured notable results for her clients. She obtained a rare defense verdict in a rear-end collision case involving nearly $50,000 in claimed medical special damages. She has also achieved summary judgments for retailers facing six-figure medical claims and won a defense verdict in federal court in a premises liability case with significant alleged damages.

Erica Morton has been recognized as a Georgia Super Lawyer Rising Star in 2010 and was listed in The Best Lawyers in America© in 2025. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Georgia Defense Lawyers Association and is active in several professional organizations. Her approach combines careful listening, strategic planning, and a willingness to pursue resolution through mediation, trial, or appeal when necessary.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, LLP
• Board of Directors, Georgia Defense Lawyers Association
• Member, Defense Research Institute
• Member, National Retail & Restaurant Defense Association
• Member, Claims and Litigation Management Alliance
• Member, State Bar of Georgia

Licensed State

• Georgia

Education

• University of Georgia School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• College of Charleston
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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