ABOUT US

Edward Harrelson is a native of Wake County, North Carolina. He graduated in 1990 from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Arts cum laude in History. After completing his legal education at the University of North Carolina School of Law, he moved to Hendersonville in 1993 to begin his law practice. Since 1997, Mr. Harrelson has focused mostly on real property transactions, estate planning and probate law and small business representation. In part because of his traditional approach to the practice of law, but also because of his demonstrated love of history, Mr. Harrelson was asked by Francis M. Coiner to take over his practice in 2002. Mr. Coiner had practiced actively in Hendersonville from 1951 to 2003, and was a much loved and well-respected attorney. Mr. Harrelson honors Frank Coiner's legacy by keeping his name associated with the law firm. In 2019, Mr. Harrelson merged his practice with his friend and mentor, Randolph (Randy) C. Romeo, and Mr. Harrelson continues to provide representation to Mr. Romeo's former clients after the latter's retirement.

Edward Harrelson was taught from an early age to volunteer his time and talent for the benefit of others and his community. He has served on numerous civic or charitable boards over the years, notably with United Way of Henderson County and with Daniel Boone Council (BSA). He served for eight years as a Flat Rock Playhouse Trustee during the turbulent and trying times following the global financial crisis of 2008. He has been an active member of the Hendersonville Rotary Club since 2009. He is honored to have served on the Salvation Army (Hendersonville Corps) Advisory Board since 1996 and to serve for multiple terms as an Elder for his church. Mr. Harrelson credits his Boy Scouting experience and his earning of the Eagle Scout award, as well as his faith for much of his continuing dedication of service to others.

Edward and his wife, Petra, have been married for over thirty years, and they have two sons of whom they are immensely proud. As a family, they have hosted several German exchange students over the years, and they have pursued other activities such as theater, horseback riding, travel and music. In line with his interest in military history, Edward is an active living historian. Occasionally he can be found portraying an 18th century (Revolutionary War) dragoon, and at other times portraying either a WWI or WWII infantry soldier of the 30th Infantry Division.