Perry Morrison is the founding attorney of Morrison Law Firm, P.L.L.C. — a workers’ compensation and Social Security Disability practice in Wilson, NC representing injured and disabled workers since 1989. Morrison has handled over 3,000 workers’ compensation cases before the NC Industrial Commission across 16 Eastern North Carolina counties.
Morrison is a member of the NC State Bar, NC Bar Association, and has never represented an employer or insurance carrier in a Workers Compensation claim.
Hurt at work and not sure where to start? Perry Morrison has represented injured Eastern NC workers since 1989 and sees every case through to resolution personally. Call 252-243-1003 or contact Morrison Law Firm online for a free consultation. No fee unless you recover.
Perry Morrison grew up in Wilson, NC, graduated with a J.D. from the UNC School of Law in 1988, and returned to Wilson to practice law in 1989.
Morrison practiced with George Lennon at Monroe, Wyne, Atkins and Lennon, P.A., and then at Narron & Holdford, P.A., before founding Morrison Law Firm, P.L.L.C. in January 2004. The firm is located at 3713 Nash Street North, Suite 101, Wilson, NC 27896.
Morrison concentrates his practice in Social Security Disability, workers’ compensation, and personal injury law. The attorney also practices as a mediator and began representing veterans before the Veterans Administration in June 2008, when private attorneys were first permitted to do so.
Morrison represents injured workers and disability claimants across 16 Eastern North Carolina counties from his Wilson office. With the advent of electronic communication, he was able to expand his practice statewide across North Carolina.
Perry Morrison represents claimants only. Morrison has never represented an employer or an insurance carrier in a Workers Compensation case — a boundary set at the start of his practice in 1989 and maintained for over 37 years. Morrison’s claimants-only practice means every strategy, every negotiation, and every hearing decision serves one interest: the injured worker.
Getting legal representation early protects an injured worker’s right to authorized treatment and full wage-replacement benefits. Morrison is direct with clients about the value of their workers’ comp cases from the first consultation and does not pressure clients into early settlements that serve the carrier’s timeline.
The attorney does not avoid requesting an NC Industrial Commission hearing when the carrier refuses a fair resolution. Eastern NC insurance carriers, claims adjusters, and Industrial Commission deputy commissioners have been the opposing parties in his cases for over three decades — that familiarity is a practical advantage at every stage of a claim.
Morrison has litigated against insurance companies for over 30 years. Morrison handles Form 33 hearings personally from filing through resolution and has successfully tried numerous jury trials involving catastrophic injuries.
Perry Morrison has represented injured workers in North Carolina since 1989, with over 35 years of experience concentrating his practice in workers’ compensation law.
During that time, the attorney has handled over 3,000 workers’ compensation claims before the NC Industrial Commission and over 100 occupational disease cases involving workplace hearing loss from prolonged noise exposure alone.
Delaying a workers’ comp claim in NC gives insurers grounds to dispute the injury — Morrison advises clients to report workplace injuries in writing on the same day and contact his law firm at 252-243-1003 before giving any telephone statement to the insurance carrier.
Morrison has also practiced before the Social Security Administration since 2004, developing the disability practice alongside his workers’ compensation work.
Morrison is admitted to practice before the NC Supreme Court, all NC state courts, the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Middle Districts of North Carolina. He has been featured twice on the front page of NC Lawyers Weekly.
Perry Morrison is a member of the NC State Bar, the NC Bar Association, and the NC Academy of Trial Lawyers.
Morrison has been peer-rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest rating available for legal ability and professional ethics, reflecting evaluations submitted by fellow attorneys and members of the judiciary.
| Credential / Recognition | Detail |
| NC State Bar | Member since 1989 |
| NC Bar Association | Active member |
| AV Preeminent | Martindale-Hubbell peer review — highest available rating |
| Workers’ Comp Cases | Over 3,000 before the NC Industrial Commission |
| Occupational Disease Cases | Over 150 — including workplace hearing loss |
| NC Bar Litigation Section Chair | Elected by peers in 2006, over 2,000 members, the largest single-practice section of the NC Bar Association |
| NCBA Citizen Lawyer | 2024 |
| NC Historical Commission | Served under five governors, 1993–2021 |
| UNC School of Law | Graduated 1988; Holderness Moot Court |
| Distinguished Wilsonian Award | 1994 |
| NC Jaycees Outstanding Young North Carolinian | 1995 |
| Veterans Administration | Began representing veterans in June 2008 |
In 1999, Morrison was elected to serve on the Litigation Section Council of the NC Bar Association. In 2006, his peers elected him Chair of the Litigation Section — at the time the largest single-practice section of the NC Bar Association, with over 2,000 members.
The NC Bar Association named Morrison to its 2024 Citizen Lawyer Class for combining legal practice with sustained community service across Wilson County.
For an injured worker, that record means Perry Morrison already knows the deputy commissioners, carriers, and medical providers handling Eastern NC claims — knowledge built across over 3,000 cases that no generalist can replicate.
Has your employer’s insurance carrier disputed your medical treatment, stopped returning calls, or pushed you toward a settlement before maximum medical improvement? Morrison has handled these tactics from Eastern NC carriers for over 30 years. Call 252-243-1003 or contact Morrison Law Firm — no fee unless you recover.
“Mr. Morrison has helped me in countless matters over the past 30 years. He is what I think a great attorney should be — knowledgeable, honest, and trustworthy.” — John Bryant
“Perry Morrison and his staff treated me with kindness and support and helped me to get my life back. They secured the best possible outcome in my case.” — J V “Jay” Deans
“Mr. Morrison was able to quickly get us to a point where I was receiving the pay I should be and making sure that my appointments were being made in a timely fashion.” — Christopher Thompson
Received a denial letter from an insurance carrier or the Social Security Administration? A denial is not the end — Morrison represents Eastern NC claimants through every stage of the appeals process. Call 252-243-1003 or contact Morrison Law Firm online.
Should I hire a workers’ comp attorney in North Carolina?
An injured worker should hire a workers’ comp attorney before giving any statement to an employer or carrier. Representation matters most when a carrier disputes the injury, delays authorized treatment, or pushes a premature settlement. Morrison has represented claimants only — never employers or insurers — in work injury claims since 1989.
What does a workers’ comp attorney do at an NC Industrial Commission hearing?
At an NC Industrial Commission hearing, a workers’ comp attorney presents medical evidence, cross-examines employer witnesses, argues compensability under Chapter 97 of the NC General Statutes, and advocates for the full wage-replacement and medical benefits the injured worker is entitled to receive.
How do I know if my workers’ comp attorney is actually fighting for me?
A workers’ comp attorney is fighting for a claimant when the attorney communicates regularly, explains carrier tactics plainly, and requests an NC Industrial Commission hearing rather than push a low settlement. Perry Morrison has tried numerous jury trials involving catastrophic injuries and handles every workers’ comp hearing personally.
Does Perry Morrison handle cases outside Wilson County?
Absolutely. Perry Morrison represents injured workers and disability claimants across 16 Eastern North Carolina counties from his Wilson, NC, office, including Nash, Edgecombe, Pitt, Martin, Wayne, Johnston, Greene, Halifax, Northampton, Warren, Wake, Harnett, Cumberland, Sampson, and Vance. With the advent of electronic communication, Morrison has recently expanded his work injury practice statewide throughout North Carolina.
How does Perry Morrison charge for his services?
Morrison Law Firm handles workers’ compensation and Social Security Disability cases on a contingency fee basis — no fee unless benefits are recovered. Workers’ comp fees are approved by the NC Industrial Commission, and they are generally 25% of the amount recovered. Social Security fees are capped by federal law at 25% of past-due benefits, with a cap set by Congress..
Before which courts is Perry Morrison admitted to practice?
Perry Morrison is admitted to practice before the NC Supreme Court, all NC state courts, the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Middle Districts of North Carolina. Morrison has been a member of the NC State Bar since 1989.
What is the NC Industrial Commission, and how does it handle workers’ comp claims?
The NC Industrial Commission is the state agency that administers North Carolina’s workers’ compensation system under Chapter 97 of the NC General Statutes. The Commission assigns deputy commissioners to hear disputed claims, review medical evidence, and issue compensation orders binding on employers and insurance carriers.
Can I receive both workers’ comp and Social Security Disability in NC at the same time?
A North Carolina worker can receive both workers’ compensation and Social Security Disability simultaneously, subject to the federal offset rule. Combined benefits cannot exceed 80% of the worker’s pre-disability average monthly earnings. Morrison advises clients on claim sequencing to protect the maximum total benefit. An injured worker receiving Social Security Disability should absolutely contact a lawyer prior to settling his Workers Compensation claim.
What should I do immediately after a work injury in North Carolina?
An injured worker in North Carolina should report the injury to the employer in writing on the same day, seek treatment from an authorized physician, and contact Morrison Law Firm at 252-243-1003 before giving any statement to the employer’s insurance carrier.
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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