Perry Morrison

B. Perry Morrison, Jr.

North Carolina Certified Superior Court Mediator | Commercial, Civil & Workers’ Compensation Disputes

Wilson, North Carolina | 35+ Years of Litigation Experience | Serving Eastern North Carolina & Statewide

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 experience, Perry mediates commercial, business, workers’ compensation, personal injury, and other civil disputes throughout Eastern North Carolina and statewide.

Perry is also included on the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina's Certified Mediator roster, providing additional institutional recognition of his qualifications as a neutral.

Since returning to Wilson in 1989 after graduating from the University of North Carolina School of Law, Perry has represented businesses, professionals, injured workers, and individuals in thousands of contested legal matters. His experience includes more than 3,000 workers' compensation claims before the North Carolina Industrial Commission, along with substantial business and civil litigation.

That background gives Perry practical insight into how cases develop, how litigation risks are evaluated, and what often prevents parties from reaching resolution. As a mediator, he draws upon that experience to help attorneys and parties identify the issues driving a dispute, realistically assess their positions, and explore practical opportunities for settlement.

Mediation Approach

Perry approaches mediation with an emphasis on preparation, careful listening, practical case evaluation, and productive negotiation.

After more than three decades representing clients in contested matters, he understands that successful mediation often requires more than exchanging settlement numbers. Legal issues, litigation risk, business considerations, financial realities, and the relationships between the parties can all influence whether a dispute can be resolved.

His approach emphasizes:

• Thorough preparation before mediation
• Careful evaluation of legal and practical risks
• Open and respectful communication
• Realistic assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of a case
• Efficient negotiations aimed at reducing the cost and uncertainty of continued litigation
• Practical settlements that preserve important business relationships when possible

Perry's objective is to provide a structured environment in which parties and counsel can evaluate their alternatives, address obstacles to settlement, and make informed decisions about resolution.

Mediation Practice Areas

Commercial & Business Disputes

Perry mediates business and commercial matters involving contractual and financial disagreements, including:

• Business and commercial disputes
• Contract and breach-of-contract claims
• Partnership and shareholder disputes
• Closely held business conflicts
• Business torts
• Commercial collections
• Business dissolution matters

Workers’ Compensation & Civil Litigation

Perry brings particularly substantial experience to workers' compensation matters, having handled more than 3,000 workers' compensation claims before the North Carolina Industrial Commission during his legal career.

His civil mediation practice also includes:

• Workers' compensation disputes
• Personal injury matters
• Disability-related disputes
• Insurance-related disputes
• General civil litigation

Real Estate, Construction & Professional Disputes

Perry's mediation practice also encompasses disputes involving:

• Construction contracts
• Contractor and subcontractor disagreements
• Commercial property and real estate contracts
• Property-related disputes
• Professional services
• Employment-related business matters
• Business-related fiduciary disputes

Professional Background

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

After practicing with established North Carolina law firms, he founded Morrison Law Firm, PLLC in 2004.

His decades representing parties in contested civil matters provide a litigation-informed perspective on mediation. Perry understands the financial and practical consequences of prolonged litigation and works with parties and counsel to identify realistic paths toward resolution.