title: Frank B. Morrison Jr.
text: # Frank B. Morrison Jr.
  
  Frank Brenner Morrison Jr. (September 27, 1937 – January 8, 2006) was an American attorney, politician, and jurist who served as a justice of the Montana Supreme Court.
  
  ## Early life and education
  
  Morrison was born in McCook, Nebraska. His father, Frank B. Morrison, served as Governor of Nebraska from 1961 to 1967. He received a bachelor's degree from University of Nebraska–Lincoln and a law degree from University of Denver School of Law.
  
  ## Career
  
  Morrison practiced law in Omaha, Nebraska and became involved with the Democratic Party. In 1968, Morrison and his family moved to Whitefish, Montana, where he practiced law. He ran for the nomination of Governor of Montana in 1988 and 1992. In 1981, Morrison was appointed to one of two newly-created seats on the Montana Supreme Court, where he served until 1987. In 1988, he resumed his law practice and taught at the University of Montana School of Law.
  
  ## Death
  
  Morrison died in Renton, Washington as a result of complications from emergency surgery. Morrison's son, John Morrison, served as the Montana State Auditor from 2001 to 2009 and was an unsuccessful candidate for the United States Senate.
  
  