Profile
Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree, 1976, School of Law, University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa
Graduate Work, 1973, U.S.D.A. Graduate School, Washington, D.C.
Bachelor of Arts Degree, 1971, University of Alabama in Huntsville (Major in U.S. History, minor in Political Science)
Certified Mediator:
Mediators assist and facilitate settlement and conflict resolution between the parties based on the voluntary decisions of the parties involved. Mr. Harrison currently handles both requested, as well as court ordered mandatory mediation of litigation and disputes.
Work Experience
Attorney at Law - General Practice of Law from 1977 to date (30 years)
Assistant Professor, University of Alabama in Huntsville, School of Administrative Science, Graduate Program (Courses - Employment Law, Legal Environment of Business) (1980-1984)
Assistant Professor, Alabama A&M University, Business School Undergraduate and Graduate Level Courses (Courses - Risk and Insurance, Business Law, Legal Environment, and Psychology in Business and Industry) (1978-1981)
Instructor, University of Alabama in Huntsville Continuing Education (Courses - Applied Law for Small Business, Home and Personal Finances for Women, Business Law, How to Sell Your Own Home) (1979-1980)
Law Clerk, Presiding Judge John David Snodgrass, Madison County Judicial Circuit (1976)
Office Assistant, Office of Congressman Robert E. Jones, Washington, D.C. (1973)
High School Teacher: Neighborhood Youth Corps (for high school dropouts from poverty backgrounds) (1971-1972)
Current Civic and Community Organizations:
President, East Huntsville Madison County Civic Association
Chairman, Huntsville Madison County Bar Association Membership/Mentor Committee
Past Civic and Political Positions and Honors
President of Small Business Committee, Chamber of Commerce
President, University of Alabama in Huntsville Alumni Association
President of North Alabama Chapter of Muscular Dystrophy
President of Whitesburg Elementary School PTA
Legal Consultant and Member of the Board of Huntsville - Madison County Botanical Garden Society
Campaign Chairman, Senator Jim P. Smith State Senate Campaign
Member, State Democratic Executive Committee, Democratic Party of Alabama
President, North Alabama Soccer League
President, Young Democrats of the State of Alabama
President, Young Democrats of the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa
Advisory Board, Childcare Association of Huntsville and Madison County
Secretary and Board Member for Huntsville Art League Advisory Board
Organizations at the University of Alabama in Huntsville:
President and Vice-president, Student Government Association
Chairman and Founder, Symposium and Lecture Series
President, History Club
Honors and Activities at Sparkman High School:
Mr. Sparkman High School
National Honor Society
Editor of School Newspaper
