cwharrison@poynerspruill.com

Areas of Practice

Employment Law, Commercial Litigation, Appellate Practice

Education

J.D., University of North Carolina, 1973

B.A., University of North Carolina, 1969

Profile

Cecil Harrison maintains an active employment litigation practice. His experience is broad, and includes civil cases and administrative matters arising under Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, The Family Medical Leave Act of 1994 and North Carolina Wage and Hour Act. He has also litigated a number of common law claims to verdict, including claims of fraud, contract, intentional and negligent infliction of mental distress, defamation; franchise; and wrongful discharge actions. He has handled numerous cases on appeal, at both federal and state level and has an extensive practice before numerous administrative agencies including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Employment Security Commission, North Carolina Department of Labor, and North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles. When not litigating, Cecil counsels clients on employment issues, and he frequently helps clients develop strategies for employment situations such as reductions in force and disciplinary matters. He has been involved in audits of clients' employment practices (e.g., handbooks, pay practices, methods of discipline) to help ensure employers are in compliance with all applicable laws, and counsels clients on possible system improvements.

T.A. Loving Co. v. Oscar Miller Contractor, Inc. (NC App 1980)

Professional/Community Activities

North Carolina Bar Association

Wake County Bar Association

American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section

Notable Accomplishments