James Wade "Wade" Harrison
About James Wade Harrison
James Wade Harrison is a lawyer based in Burlington, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007. James Wade Harrison is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Burlington, North Carolina
- Family Law
- Family Law Arbitration
- Family Law Mediation
- Mediation
Current Firm: Harrison Whitaker PLLC
Education: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 1979
Location: Burlington, NC
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