Perry Morrison

B. Perry Morrison, Jr.

North Carolina Certified Superior Court Mediator | Commercial & Civil Mediator | Attorney with More Than 35 Years of Litigation Experience

Wilson, North Carolina | Serving Eastern North Carolina and Statewide
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Professional Overview

B. Perry Morrison, Jr. is a North Carolina attorney, North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission (NCDRC) Certified Superior Court Mediator, and founder of Morrison Law Firm, PLLC in Wilson, North Carolina. With more than 35 years of litigation and dispute resolution experience, he helps businesses, professionals, and individuals resolve complex commercial and civil disputes through mediation that is practical, efficient, and focused on lasting results. Perry is listed as an NCDRC Certified Mediator and is also included on the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina's Certified Mediator roster.

Since returning to Wilson in 1989 after graduating from the University of North Carolina School of Law, Perry has represented clients in thousands of contested legal matters involving business disputes, workers' compensation, personal injury, disability claims, and civil litigation. His decades of courtroom and negotiation experience provide parties with informed case evaluation, practical risk assessment, and thoughtful guidance throughout the mediation process.

Attorneys and businesses select Perry for matters requiring careful preparation, balanced judgment, and an experienced neutral who understands both the legal and business realities that drive settlement decisions.
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Mediation Philosophy

Perry believes successful mediation begins with preparation, active listening, and understanding the interests underlying each dispute.

His mediation style emphasizes:
• Thorough preparation before the mediation session
• Careful evaluation of legal and business risks
• Open and respectful communication
• Practical, business-oriented solutions
• Efficient negotiations that reduce litigation costs
• Durable settlements that preserve important business relationships whenever possible

Drawing upon more than three decades of litigation experience, Perry helps parties realistically assess the strengths and weaknesses of their positions while encouraging productive negotiations that move disputes toward resolution.
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Professional Background

Perry earned his Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill before receiving his Juris Doctor from the University of North Carolina School of Law, where he was selected to the prestigious Holderness Moot Court.

After practicing with established North Carolina law firms, he founded Morrison Law Firm, PLLC in 2004. Throughout his career, he has represented injured workers, businesses, and individuals in complex litigation and has handled more than 3,000 workers' compensation claims before the North Carolina Industrial Commission while also maintaining an active mediation practice.

His extensive litigation experience enables him to quickly identify critical legal issues, evaluate litigation risk, and assist parties in reaching practical settlements.
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Civic & Community Leadership

Beyond his legal career, Perry has devoted decades to public service throughout North Carolina.

His leadership includes:
• Member, North Carolina Historical Commission under five successive Governors
• Former Chair, National Register Advisory Committee
• President, Wilson County Historical Association
• Director, Barton College Travel Program
• Frequent lecturer on North Carolina and military history

His longstanding civic involvement reflects the professionalism, integrity, and balanced judgment he brings to mediation.
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