Perry Morrison is the founding attorney of Morrison Law Firm, P.L.L.C., located at 3713 Nash Street North, Suite 101, Wilson, NC 27896. He has represented injured workers, Social Security Disability claimants, and personal injury clients in Eastern North Carolina exclusively since 1989 — never representing employers or insurance carriers.
Morrison earned his JD from the UNC School of Law in 1988, served as Chair of the NC Bar Association’s Litigation Section in 2006, and was appointed to the NC Historical Commission by five successive North Carolina governors between 1993 and 2021. Call Morrison Law Firm at 252-243-1003 for a free consultation.
Perry Morrison earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. While at UNC-Chapel Hill, the Chancellor honored Morrison in 1984 for outstanding contributions to the preservation of goodwill between the University and its students, alumni, and friends.
Morrison was honored as a member of the Holderness Moot Court at the UNC School of Law and graduated with his JD in 1988.
Morrison began his legal career at Monroe, Wyne, Atkins and Lennon, P.A. in Wilson, NC, practicing workers’ compensation, Tort Claims, and jury trials alongside George Lennon.
He then joined Narron & Holdford, P.A. — one of Wilson’s oldest firms, established in 1956 — where he expanded his workers’ compensation practice, tried catastrophic injury cases before NC juries, and in chaired the Litigation Section of the NC Bar Association.
Morrison left Narron & Holdford in January 2004 to found Morrison Law Firm, P.L.L.C. After founding the firm, Morrison developed the Social Security Disability practice before the Social Security Administration and the US District Court.
In June 2008, when federal law first permitted private attorneys to represent claimants before the Veterans Administration, Morrison earned his accreditation and began accepting Veterans disability cases.
Morrison Law Firm, P.L.L.C. represents claimants only — never employers or insurance carriers — across Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Disability, and personal injury matters serving Wilson, Nash, Edgecombe, Pitt, and 12 additional counties across Eastern North Carolina.
| Period | Firm | Practice Focus |
| Early career | Monroe, Wyne, Atkins, and Lennon, P.A. | Workers’ Comp, Tort Claims, jury trials |
| Pre-2004 | Narron & Holdford, P.A. | Workers’ Comp, catastrophic injury, NCBA Litigation Section Chair |
| 2004 — present | Morrison Law Firm, P.L.L.C. | Workers’ Comp, Social Security Disability, Personal Injury, Veterans Disability |
Perry Morrison is admitted to practice before the following courts:
Morrison is a member of the NC State Bar, NC Bar Association, and NC Academy of Trial Lawyers.
Perry Morrison has concentrated his practice in Workers’ Compensation law for over 35 years, handling more than 3,000 claims before the NC Industrial Commission.
Morrison has twice been featured on the front page of NC Lawyers Weekly — the statewide legal publication covering North Carolina courts, verdicts, and attorneys.
In 2024, the NC Bar Association honored Morrison as a Citizen Lawyer — recognition for attorneys whose careers reflect sustained service to clients and the community.
| Credential | Issuing Authority | Status |
| Licensed, NC State Bar | North Carolina State Bar | Active since 1989 |
| Member, NC Bar Association | NC Bar Association | Active |
| Member, NC Academy of Trial Lawyers | NC Academy of Trial Lawyers | Active |
| Chair, Litigation Section | NC Bar Association | 2006 |
| NC Bar Citizen Lawyer Class | NC Bar Association | 2024 |
| Holderness Moot Court Honor | UNC School of Law | 1988 |
| Chancellor’s Honor for Outstanding Contributions | UNC-Chapel Hill | 1984 |
Perry Morrison has maintained an active public record in Wilson, NC, and across North Carolina for over three decades. Each role below reflects independent recognition of Morrison’s standing by institutions and officeholders with no financial relationship to his law practice.
| Role | Organization | Years |
| Member, NC Historical Commission | Appointed by Governors of North Carolina | 1993 — 2021 (under five governors; recalled by Governor Cooper for unexpired term) |
| Chair, National Register Advisory Committee to the US Secretary of the Interior | North Carolina | Two terms |
| Chair, Litigation Section | NC Bar Association | 2006 |
| Member, Litigation Section Council | NC Bar Association | 1999 — post-2006 |
| Member, UNC Alumni Association Board of Directors | University of North Carolina | 1984 |
| Member, UNC Athletic Council | University of North Carolina | 1982-1983 |
| President, Carolina Athletic Association | University of North Carolina | 1982-1983 |
| Guest Lecturer, Military History | Barton College, Wilson, NC | 2009-2010 |
| Director, Barton Travel | Barton College, Wilson, NC | 2011 — present |
Morrison’s appointment to the NC Historical Commission by five successive North Carolina governors — spanning administrations of both parties over nearly three decades — reflects a level of independently verified public trust that few attorneys in the state can match.
His two terms and role as Chair of North Carolina’s National Register Advisory Committee to the US Secretary of the Interior places him among a small number of NC citizens recognized at the federal level for expertise and civic judgment.
Morrison received the Distinguished Wilsonian Award in 1994 and was selected by the NC Jaycees as an Outstanding Young North Carolinian in 1995.
In 2009, he designed, organized, and led a European history trip for Barton College based on Stephen Ambrose’s Band of Brothers — a program Barton College found successful enough to hire Morrison as Director of Barton Travel in 2011, a role he continues to hold.
Charles P. Farris Jr., known throughout Wilson as “Charlie Pat,” is a lifelong Wilson, NC, resident and of-counsel attorney at Morrison Law Firm, P.L.L.C.
Farris graduated from Ralph L. Fike Senior High School, earned both his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of North Carolina, and, in 1973, joined the North Carolina National Guard while enrolled at the UNC School of Law.
Farris served six years in the Guard, attaining the rank of E-5, before returning to Wilson to practice law.
Farris practiced for 45 years across three family firms in Wilson as a general practitioner concentrating in real estate, disability, traffic, and civil matters.
His current practice at Morrison Law Firm focuses on Social Security Disability, driver’s license restoration, deeds, Last Will and Power of Attorney preparation, estate planning, and traffic matters.
How long has Perry Morrison been practicing workers’ compensation law?
Perry Morrison has practiced workers’ compensation law in North Carolina since 1989, for over 35 years. Morrison has represented injured workers exclusively throughout that period, never representing employers or insurance carriers at any stage of his career.
Where did Perry Morrison go to law school?
Perry Morrison earned his JD from the University of North Carolina School of Law in 1988, where he was honored as a member of the Holderness Moot Court. He earned his undergraduate BA in History from UNC-Chapel Hill in 1984.
In which courts is Perry Morrison admitted to practice?
Perry Morrison is admitted to practice before the North Carolina Supreme Court, all NC state courts, the US Court of Veterans Appeals, the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and the US District Courts for the Eastern and Middle Districts of North Carolina.
Did Perry Morrison chair the NC Bar Association Litigation Section?
Yes. Perry Morrison was elected by his peers as Chair of the NC Bar Association’s Litigation Section in 2006. The Litigation Section was at that time the largest single-practice section in the NC Bar Association, with over 2,000 members.
Does Morrison Law Firm represent employers or insurance companies in workers’ comp cases?
No. Morrison Law Firm, P.L.L.C. represents claimants only — injured workers, Social Security Disability applicants, and personal injury plaintiffs. The firm has never represented employers or insurance carriers at any point in its history since its founding in 2004.
What is Morrison Law Firm’s office address in Wilson, NC?
Morrison Law Firm, P.L.L.C. is located at 3713 Nash Street North, Suite 101, Wilson, NC 27896. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and Friday, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Call 252-243-1003 to schedule a free workers’ compensation consultation.
Morrison Law Firm offers free consultations for injured workers and disability claimants across Eastern North Carolina. Call B. Perry Morrison at 252-243-1003 or contact Morrison Law Firm online. No fee unless you recover.
Morrison Law Firm represents injured workers across Eastern North Carolina from its Wilson, NC, office. The firm accepts workers' compensation, Social Security Disability, and personal injury cases from Wilson, Nash, Edgecombe, Pitt, Martin, Wayne, Johnston, Greene, Halifax, Northampton, Warren, Wake, Harnett, Cumberland, Sampson, and Vance counties.
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