team-member

Christopher Morrison

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Licensed for 31 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child custody

Language

English German

About

Born in Zanesville, Ohio, my family moved to the Orlando area in 1970. I attended grade school at Lake Highland Prep, Junior High at Maitland Junior High and graduated from Winter Park High School in 1982. Attended the University of Florida from 1982 and graduated in 1986. I also attended Universitaet Koeln in Cologne, Germany in 1984-1985. Graduated from the Shephard Broad Law Center at Nova University in January 1990. Married to Roslyn in 1990 and we have three children attending St. Margaret Mary Catholic School.  CHRISTOPHER H. MORRISON 401 West Fairbanks Ave. Winter Park, Fl. 32789    Education:                                          Nova University, Shepard Broad Law Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida Juris Doctor, January, 1990   University of Florida, College of Liberal Arts and Science, Gainesville, Florida Bachelor of Arts, December, 1986   University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany In conjunction with Western Washington University December 1984-1985   Winter Park High School, Winter Park, Florida Diploma, 1982   Professional Experience:                               1990 - 2007           Baldwin & Morrison, P.A., Fern Park, Florida Trial practice in marital and family law, commercial litigation, personal injury, collections, bankruptcy and appeals.                  2005 – Present       Seminole County, Florida, Judicial Hearing Officer Appointed as Judicial Hearing Officer-Civil Traffic Infraction Hearings. Presiding over non-criminal traffic infraction hearings for all Seminole County law enforcement jurisdictions. Acting  in a Quasi-judicial role to hear evidence and render rulings regarding traffic infractions.                  2007- Present         Pratt & Morrison, P. A., (Shareholder) Winter Park, Florida Extensive Trial practice in marital and family law, commercial litigation, personal injury, collections, bankruptcy and appeals. Appeared before State, Circuit, County, Federal and appellate courts in most jurisdictions in the Central Florida area. Appeared pro hac vice in Bankruptcy Courts of Kentucky, Delaware, Texas and Washington and in state Courts of Arizona and Virginia.   Community Service/Recognition:                               Martindale-Hubbell  “A/V” Rating                               Current member of 18th Judicial Circuit Bar Grievance Committee. Past President of Seminole County Bar Association. Past President of Seminole County Legal Aid Society. Recipient, Outstanding Pro Bono Contribution Award  1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2005, Seminole County Legal Aid. Recipient, Pro Bono Award, American Bar Association. Past board member of Seminole County Foundation for Public Schools. Past governor of the Young Lawyers Section of Florida Bar Board of Governors, Eighteenth Circuit. Past member of Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Unlicensed Practice of Law Committee. Past chairman of Young Lawyer’s Section, Solo and Small Practice Committee. Nominee Jefferson Awards, 2000 and 2002. Nominee Tobias Simon Pro Bono Service Award. Guest speaker, Orange County Public Schools, Seminole County Public Schools, Brevard County Public Schools.   Bar Admissions:   Florida Bar, 1990. United States District Court, Middle and Southern Districts, Florida, 1990. United States District Court, Northern District, Florida, 1995. United States District Court, Western District, Washington, 1993. Numerous State and District appointments, Pro Hac Vice.     

Practices Areas

Litigation

Personal Injury

Child custody

Child support

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

English German

Contact

Christopher H. Morrison, P. A.401 W Fairbanks Ave Ste 100Winter Park, FL, 32789-5002

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Ed
August 2, 2021

Chris is diligent, experienced, and approachable. He did a thorough job and successfully presented my case. It was fairly complicated and, in the end, the judgment was for the best-case scenario.

Kacie
March 26, 2021

Chris is very personable, prompt and knowledgable. He won't waist your time or your money with nonsense. I would recommend him to anyone for representation.

anonymous
March 2, 2021

I have used Mr. Morrison's services on several occasions with clients who have family law issues. He has always been prompt, responsive, and provided practical advice. Chris is the first lawyer I turn to for divorce, child custody, and related matters.

Jon Houdyschell
January 25, 2021

Chris is an ethical attorney, who knows the legal landscape. Its a combination that is hard to come by in Central Florida. He's compassionate and genuinely acts as counsel looking down the road at what is best to mitigate future conflict in a family situation. Unfortunately many marriages have their "worst day". It's best to have a level head in that game, Chris is that person.

Steven
December 7, 2020

For me, Chris was truly remarkable. He took the time to make sure I understand all the legal jargon and what my options are/were. If I ever had a question or doubt, Chris would walk me through my options and make sure I was fully informed before moving on to the next topic. My experience with Chris was unlike any other experience with lawyers before him. I cannot say enough positive things about Chris and the rest of his team that I worked with. Down the road, I will need legal help to tweak things in place. I wouldn’t consider using anyone else to help me.

anonymous
March 31, 2020

Chris has handled legal cases for me since 2015. In the five years he has worked on my behalf, I have experienced his professionalism, fairness and integrity throughout the judicial process and I have always been pleased with the outcomes he has achieved. Highly recommend.

Kevin
February 25, 2020

Chris was amazing. As I said to him several times I paid a lot of money for his expertise I would be crazy not to follow his advice. He was spot on every time. He also did a FANTASTIC job of making sure when I was making a request that was either unreasonable, or would have resulted in more expense to me (his own pay would have gone up) he actually tempered me, walked me back and made sure we did the right thing, at less of an expense. He was straight to the point, a good man to speak with. I would highly recommend Chris. He checked in with me when needed but again, I never felt like he did anything to drive a bill up. He was understanding and knew how to respond.

John
August 15, 2019

Chris is very knowledgeable, fair, prompt, and professional. I welcomed his courtesy, legal guidance, and resolve in my matter. Would highly recommend!

Harold
August 15, 2019

Chris represented me in a contract case. Despite the fact that we were "right", he took the time to discuss the cost of going to court to prove I was right versus settling the case inexpensively. Thanks to Chris' guidance, I was able to get out of the dispute for less money than "winning" in court. It was a difficult pill to swallow, but Chris' advice prevailed over my emotions. Thanks Chris!

Pam
October 24, 2017

Chris is a highly effective attorney who is very knowledgeable. His demeanor is very calming and his expertise in the field of family law is commendable. After successfully litigating my case, he has continued to insure that the outcomes are in my best interest. He doesn’t shoot from the hip. If you’re honest with him and provide facts to help in your process, your experience and outcome will not be a surprise. He will help you understand your legal standing. While waiting to see him, I had the pleasure of witnessing the positive interaction between him and his family. This convinced me of the priceless value he places on the family unit. My assessment of him proved to be true during this process.

Ed
August 2, 2021

Chris is diligent, experienced, and approachable. He did a thorough job and successfully presented my case. It was fairly complicated and, in the end, the judgment was for the best-case scenario.

Kacie
March 26, 2021

Chris is very personable, prompt and knowledgable. He won't waist your time or your money with nonsense. I would recommend him to anyone for representation.

anonymous
March 2, 2021

I have used Mr. Morrison's services on several occasions with clients who have family law issues. He has always been prompt, responsive, and provided practical advice. Chris is the first lawyer I turn to for divorce, child custody, and related matters.

Jon Houdyschell
January 25, 2021

Chris is an ethical attorney, who knows the legal landscape. Its a combination that is hard to come by in Central Florida. He's compassionate and genuinely acts as counsel looking down the road at what is best to mitigate future conflict in a family situation. Unfortunately many marriages have their "worst day". It's best to have a level head in that game, Chris is that person.

Steven
December 7, 2020

For me, Chris was truly remarkable. He took the time to make sure I understand all the legal jargon and what my options are/were. If I ever had a question or doubt, Chris would walk me through my options and make sure I was fully informed before moving on to the next topic. My experience with Chris was unlike any other experience with lawyers before him. I cannot say enough positive things about Chris and the rest of his team that I worked with. Down the road, I will need legal help to tweak things in place. I wouldn’t consider using anyone else to help me.

anonymous
March 31, 2020

Chris has handled legal cases for me since 2015. In the five years he has worked on my behalf, I have experienced his professionalism, fairness and integrity throughout the judicial process and I have always been pleased with the outcomes he has achieved. Highly recommend.

Kevin
February 25, 2020

Chris was amazing. As I said to him several times I paid a lot of money for his expertise I would be crazy not to follow his advice. He was spot on every time. He also did a FANTASTIC job of making sure when I was making a request that was either unreasonable, or would have resulted in more expense to me (his own pay would have gone up) he actually tempered me, walked me back and made sure we did the right thing, at less of an expense. He was straight to the point, a good man to speak with. I would highly recommend Chris. He checked in with me when needed but again, I never felt like he did anything to drive a bill up. He was understanding and knew how to respond.

John
August 15, 2019

Chris is very knowledgeable, fair, prompt, and professional. I welcomed his courtesy, legal guidance, and resolve in my matter. Would highly recommend!

Harold
August 15, 2019

Chris represented me in a contract case. Despite the fact that we were "right", he took the time to discuss the cost of going to court to prove I was right versus settling the case inexpensively. Thanks to Chris' guidance, I was able to get out of the dispute for less money than "winning" in court. It was a difficult pill to swallow, but Chris' advice prevailed over my emotions. Thanks Chris!

Pam
October 24, 2017

Chris is a highly effective attorney who is very knowledgeable. His demeanor is very calming and his expertise in the field of family law is commendable. After successfully litigating my case, he has continued to insure that the outcomes are in my best interest. He doesn’t shoot from the hip. If you’re honest with him and provide facts to help in your process, your experience and outcome will not be a surprise. He will help you understand your legal standing. While waiting to see him, I had the pleasure of witnessing the positive interaction between him and his family. This convinced me of the priceless value he places on the family unit. My assessment of him proved to be true during this process.

Ed
August 2, 2021

Chris is diligent, experienced, and approachable. He did a thorough job and successfully presented my case. It was fairly complicated and, in the end, the judgment was for the best-case scenario.

Kacie
March 26, 2021

Chris is very personable, prompt and knowledgable. He won't waist your time or your money with nonsense. I would recommend him to anyone for representation.

anonymous
March 2, 2021

I have used Mr. Morrison's services on several occasions with clients who have family law issues. He has always been prompt, responsive, and provided practical advice. Chris is the first lawyer I turn to for divorce, child custody, and related matters.

Jon Houdyschell
January 25, 2021

Chris is an ethical attorney, who knows the legal landscape. Its a combination that is hard to come by in Central Florida. He's compassionate and genuinely acts as counsel looking down the road at what is best to mitigate future conflict in a family situation. Unfortunately many marriages have their "worst day". It's best to have a level head in that game, Chris is that person.

Steven
December 7, 2020

For me, Chris was truly remarkable. He took the time to make sure I understand all the legal jargon and what my options are/were. If I ever had a question or doubt, Chris would walk me through my options and make sure I was fully informed before moving on to the next topic. My experience with Chris was unlike any other experience with lawyers before him. I cannot say enough positive things about Chris and the rest of his team that I worked with. Down the road, I will need legal help to tweak things in place. I wouldn’t consider using anyone else to help me.

anonymous
March 31, 2020

Chris has handled legal cases for me since 2015. In the five years he has worked on my behalf, I have experienced his professionalism, fairness and integrity throughout the judicial process and I have always been pleased with the outcomes he has achieved. Highly recommend.

Kevin
February 25, 2020

Chris was amazing. As I said to him several times I paid a lot of money for his expertise I would be crazy not to follow his advice. He was spot on every time. He also did a FANTASTIC job of making sure when I was making a request that was either unreasonable, or would have resulted in more expense to me (his own pay would have gone up) he actually tempered me, walked me back and made sure we did the right thing, at less of an expense. He was straight to the point, a good man to speak with. I would highly recommend Chris. He checked in with me when needed but again, I never felt like he did anything to drive a bill up. He was understanding and knew how to respond.

John
August 15, 2019

Chris is very knowledgeable, fair, prompt, and professional. I welcomed his courtesy, legal guidance, and resolve in my matter. Would highly recommend!

Harold
August 15, 2019

Chris represented me in a contract case. Despite the fact that we were "right", he took the time to discuss the cost of going to court to prove I was right versus settling the case inexpensively. Thanks to Chris' guidance, I was able to get out of the dispute for less money than "winning" in court. It was a difficult pill to swallow, but Chris' advice prevailed over my emotions. Thanks Chris!

Pam
October 24, 2017

Chris is a highly effective attorney who is very knowledgeable. His demeanor is very calming and his expertise in the field of family law is commendable. After successfully litigating my case, he has continued to insure that the outcomes are in my best interest. He doesn’t shoot from the hip. If you’re honest with him and provide facts to help in your process, your experience and outcome will not be a surprise. He will help you understand your legal standing. While waiting to see him, I had the pleasure of witnessing the positive interaction between him and his family. This convinced me of the priceless value he places on the family unit. My assessment of him proved to be true during this process.

Ed
August 2, 2021

Chris is diligent, experienced, and approachable. He did a thorough job and successfully presented my case. It was fairly complicated and, in the end, the judgment was for the best-case scenario.

Kacie
March 26, 2021

Chris is very personable, prompt and knowledgable. He won't waist your time or your money with nonsense. I would recommend him to anyone for representation.

anonymous
March 2, 2021

I have used Mr. Morrison's services on several occasions with clients who have family law issues. He has always been prompt, responsive, and provided practical advice. Chris is the first lawyer I turn to for divorce, child custody, and related matters.

Jon Houdyschell
January 25, 2021

Chris is an ethical attorney, who knows the legal landscape. Its a combination that is hard to come by in Central Florida. He's compassionate and genuinely acts as counsel looking down the road at what is best to mitigate future conflict in a family situation. Unfortunately many marriages have their "worst day". It's best to have a level head in that game, Chris is that person.

Steven
December 7, 2020

For me, Chris was truly remarkable. He took the time to make sure I understand all the legal jargon and what my options are/were. If I ever had a question or doubt, Chris would walk me through my options and make sure I was fully informed before moving on to the next topic. My experience with Chris was unlike any other experience with lawyers before him. I cannot say enough positive things about Chris and the rest of his team that I worked with. Down the road, I will need legal help to tweak things in place. I wouldn’t consider using anyone else to help me.

anonymous
March 31, 2020

Chris has handled legal cases for me since 2015. In the five years he has worked on my behalf, I have experienced his professionalism, fairness and integrity throughout the judicial process and I have always been pleased with the outcomes he has achieved. Highly recommend.

Kevin
February 25, 2020

Chris was amazing. As I said to him several times I paid a lot of money for his expertise I would be crazy not to follow his advice. He was spot on every time. He also did a FANTASTIC job of making sure when I was making a request that was either unreasonable, or would have resulted in more expense to me (his own pay would have gone up) he actually tempered me, walked me back and made sure we did the right thing, at less of an expense. He was straight to the point, a good man to speak with. I would highly recommend Chris. He checked in with me when needed but again, I never felt like he did anything to drive a bill up. He was understanding and knew how to respond.

John
August 15, 2019

Chris is very knowledgeable, fair, prompt, and professional. I welcomed his courtesy, legal guidance, and resolve in my matter. Would highly recommend!

Harold
August 15, 2019

Chris represented me in a contract case. Despite the fact that we were "right", he took the time to discuss the cost of going to court to prove I was right versus settling the case inexpensively. Thanks to Chris' guidance, I was able to get out of the dispute for less money than "winning" in court. It was a difficult pill to swallow, but Chris' advice prevailed over my emotions. Thanks Chris!

Pam
October 24, 2017

Chris is a highly effective attorney who is very knowledgeable. His demeanor is very calming and his expertise in the field of family law is commendable. After successfully litigating my case, he has continued to insure that the outcomes are in my best interest. He doesn’t shoot from the hip. If you’re honest with him and provide facts to help in your process, your experience and outcome will not be a surprise. He will help you understand your legal standing. While waiting to see him, I had the pleasure of witnessing the positive interaction between him and his family. This convinced me of the priceless value he places on the family unit. My assessment of him proved to be true during this process.