Attorney Steve Morrison Passes Away

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Steve Morrison, a well known Columbia Attorney and former mayor candidate, passed away Saturday night at the age of 64. Morrison was in New York on a business trip when he died.

He was a partner of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP.

Mayor Steve Benjamin issued the following statement:

“Today, our city lost a true leader.  Steve Morrison dedicated his life to fighting for justice and improving the lives of those around him. But he was far more than a fine attorney. He was as passionate about the arts as he was the future of the city he chose to make his home. He was a man who was as quick to laugh as he was to cut through inequality and intolerance. He committed himself to changing the standard of public education in our State and did so. 

“Steve Morrison made a tremendous mark on Columbia and citizens in every field of endeavor. South Carolina has lost one of its finest.

“I extend my deepest sympathies to Steve’s wife Gail, his son Gregory, the entire Morrison family and everyone who was fortunate enough to know him. He was taken from us far too soon and will be deeply missed and we keep them in our prayers.”