Morgan D. Ross, Esq. — Founder & Managing Attorney at HellaHurt / Counterpoint Legal

Morgan D. Ross, Esq. — Founder & Managing Attorney | HellaHurt

California Bar #270650 · CA licensed since 2010 · Guam Bar (active since June 2026)

Originally from upstate New York, Morgan D. Ross attended St. Lawrence University before earning his Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law. He was admitted to the California State Bar on June 21, 2010 (Bar #270650).

Bar Admissions & Credentials

California State Bar License: #270650 — Active & in good standing since 2010. Verify on the State Bar website →
Guam Bar Association: Licensed and active — handling Guam personal injury, DBA, and FTCA claims. Verify at guambar.org
Law School: California Western School of Law, J.D.
Admitted to practice: 2010 (California, CA Bar #270650); June 2026 (Guam Bar)
Discipline record: No disciplinary actions. Clean bar record.

Professional Memberships

State Bar of California — Member in good standing
Guam Bar Association — Active member

Practice Focus

Personal injury (car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents)
Wrongful death — California Code of Civil Procedure § 377.60
Catastrophic injuries — traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord damage, burn injuries
Truck & commercial vehicle accidents — FMCSA regulations, black box data
Pedestrian accidents & bicycle accidents
Slip & fall / premises liability
Defense Base Act (DBA) claims — civilian contractors on Guam military bases
Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) — federal government vehicle accidents

About Morgan Ross

Before establishing Counterpoint Legal in 2016, Morgan served as a court-appointed attorney in San Diego's child-welfare defense system, representing children and families in dependency matters.

Morgan founded Counterpoint Legal in 2016. He is licensed in California and Guam and focuses his practice on personal injury, wrongful death, and catastrophic injury matters.

His approach is to prepare carefully, communicate clearly, and evaluate settlement and litigation options based on the facts, applicable law, and the client's objectives.

HellaHurt is Counterpoint Legal's consumer-facing brand. Hurtcules can help people organize early questions; Counterpoint Legal provides legal services and attorney review when a matter is accepted.

Recognition & Professional Profiles

Avvo Attorney Profile: View Morgan Ross on Avvo →
Justia Attorney Profile: View on Justia →
State Bar Verification: Verify CA Bar #270650 — no disciplinary actions →

Frequently Asked Questions About Morgan Ross

How long has Morgan Ross been practicing personal injury law?

Morgan D. Ross has been a licensed California attorney since 2010. He founded Counterpoint Legal in 2016 and launched HellaHurt in 2026. He is licensed in California (Bar #270650, admitted 2010) and admitted to the Guam Bar in June 2026. He has handled cases ranging from car accidents to catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims.

What types of cases does Morgan Ross handle?

Morgan focuses on personal injury including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, slip and fall, wrongful death, catastrophic injuries (TBI, spinal cord), Defense Base Act (DBA) claims for Guam military contractors, and Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) cases against the federal government.

Does Morgan Ross charge upfront fees?

No. Morgan Ross and HellaHurt work on a contingency fee basis — No fees or case costs unless there's a recovery. There are no upfront costs, no hourly fees, and no out-of-pocket expenses during your case.

Where is Morgan Ross licensed to practice law?

Morgan is licensed in California (State Bar #270650, admitted June 2010) and is an active member of the Guam Bar Association (admitted June 2026). He handles cases throughout all 58 California counties and island-wide in Guam.

Jurisdictions

California: All 58 counties — San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco, Sacramento, and beyond
Guam: Island-wide — Hagåtña, Tamuning, Dededo, Yigo, Mangilao, and all 19 municipalities

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