Attorney Tyler Crima - Kellum Law Firm

Tyler J. Crima

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Tyler J. Crima

Tyler was born and raised in New York. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from St. Joseph’s College in Patchogue, New York. Tyler always knew he wanted to solve peoples’ problems instead of working in corporate America. After college, he went to Elon University School of Law in Greensboro, North Carolina. During law school, Tyler was Treasurer of the Pro Bono Board, and completed over 50 hours of pro bono work.

In many ways, Tyler started a whole new phase in his life and career. Tyler is the first lawyer in his family. He received his license in 2021 and was married two months later. He and his wife met when he was at St. Joseph College and they couldn’t wait to come to the East Coast of North Carolina and settle down. Tyler’s first legal experience was practicing family law, mainly handling custody and separation issues.

In 2022, Tyler began his career with Kellum Law Firm and practices in the area of personal injury. Tyler is excited and optimistic about his place at Kellum Law Firm. Like everyone at Kellum Law Firm, Tyler is devoted to helping people in their time of crisis. Tyler understands that hiring a lawyer can be frightening. As a lawyer he seeks to ensure that his clients know he is with them all the way and will be their guide through the legal process.

When he’s not in the office, Tyler likes to spend time with his beautiful wife and son. He is an avid foodie and enjoys cooking. When he’s not cooking up a storm, Tyler enjoys hiking and walking his dog, Stella.

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At Kellum Law Firm, our team of experienced attorneys and dedicated legal professionals is the driving force behind our reputation for excellence. With decades of combined experience handling personal injury, workers’ compensation, and disability claims throughout North Carolina, we are committed to serving our clients with integrity, compassion, and results-driven representation.

While many cases settle, our attorneys are seasoned trial lawyers with years of experience inside North Carolina courtrooms — and we’re fully prepared to take your case to a jury trial if that’s what getting justice for our clients requires.

Founded by Norman B. Kellum, Jr. 1937 – 2026

Norman B. Kellum, Jr. 1937 – 2026

Norman B. Kellum, Jr. 1937 – 2026

Founder

Norman B. Kellum, Jr., founder of Kellum Law Firm, established a legacy of legal service that continues through the firm’s attorneys and legal team today.

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John T Briggs

John T Briggs

Owner / Managing Attorney

Mr. Briggs is our firm's owner and managing attorney, with over 30 years' experience, he practices in the area of Personal Injury Law.

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Jeffrey Warren Phillips

Jeffrey Warren Phillips

Attorney

Jeffrey Phillips handles cases in Personal Injury, Social Security and practices out of New Bern, NC. Mr. Phillips has been licensed for 15+ years.

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Tyler J. Crima

Tyler J. Crima

Attorney

Born and raised in New York, Tyler began his career with Kellum Law Firm in 2022 and practices in the area of personal injury.

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Jennifer Boyer

Jennifer Boyer

Attorney

Ms. Boyer has over 13 years as a Workers’ Compensation Attorney, helping injured victims with compensation claims.

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Dustin Pittman

Dustin Pittman

Attorney

What sets Dustin apart is his unparalleled passion and drive to ensure his client’s rights are protected. He has a proven record working within the system to achieve the results his clients desire.

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Eric Doggett

Eric Doggett

Attorney

Mr. Doggett actively practices in both federal and state courts, his focus being on personal injury, auto accidents etc.

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Sean Keenan

Sean Keenan

Attorney

Mr. Keenan is a native of Raleigh, NC, and graduated from the School of Law in Washington, D.C, returning home to North Carolina to begin his career as an Attorney.

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E. Winslow Taylor

E. Winslow Taylor

Board Certified Attorney

Winslow holds an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell and is highly experienced in Maritime and Admiralty Law.

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Kevin Rodgers

Kevin Rodgers

Board Certified Disability Attorney

Kevin has represented several thousand disability claimants over the past 30+ years.

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Daisy Kellum

Daisy Kellum

Canine Client Relations Assistant

Daisy Kellum is our hard-working English Setter. Daisy started her career at Kellum Law Firm as our official Canine Client Relations Assistant in 2018. She loves meeting with clients, offering a paw of support in difficult times, and the occasional long walk (or run). 

At Kellum Law Firm, Daisy proves that a wagging tail and a warm heart make a difference in the pursuit of justice. Her dedicated commitment to our clients reflects our firm's motto: "We're With You All The Way!"

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Craig Keenhold

Craig Keenhold

Director of Operations

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Bryan Farquhar

Marketing Director

Steve Watson

Steve Watson

Accounting Manager

Carlos Licona

Carlos Licona

Investigator

Kyleigh Nacarato

Kyleigh Nacarato

Accounting

Sarah Curtis

Sarah Curtis

Legal Assistant

Amanda Whitford

Amanda Whitford

Call Center

Amanda Stauffer

Amanda Stauffer

Legal Assistant

Yara Lopez

Yara Lopez

Legal Assistant

Cailey Becker

Cailey Becker

Legal Assistant

Jo High

Jo High

Front Desk

Lois K Tetterton

Lois K Tetterton

Legal Assistant

Shelly Racine

Shelly Racine

Front Desk

Mandy Woolard

Mandy Woolard

Legal Assistant

Kandice Antwine

Kandice Antwine

Legal Assistant

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Lisuanet Pacheco-Matos

Front Desk

Debbie Eubanks

Debbie Eubanks

Legal Assistant

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Rolande M Farrell

Accounting

Kimberlee Lee

Kimberlee Lee

Front Desk

Julie Collier

Julie Collier

Legal Assistant

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  • Melissa Jenkins, Legal Assistant
  • Anna Edmundson, Accounting
  • Linda Martin, Legal Assistant
  • Victor D Haymon II, Legal Assistant
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  • Laura Ottinger, Call Center
  • Dalene Ward, Legal Assistant
  • Angel Alder, Legal Assistant
  • Carmen M Kelly, Accounting
  • Jodie M King, Legal Assistant
  • Ashley A Woolls, Legal Assistant
  • Liceth Hernandez-Arias, Legal Assistant
  • Krissy Swart, Front Desk
  • Faith A Davidson, Call Center
  • Lisa A Suggs, Front Desk
  • Alexis D Kutlu, Call Center
  • Tara Q Denzinger, Call Center
  • Tesca A McNeil, Accounting
  • Amelia Saulter, Legal Assistant
  • Tierra Wiggins, Legal Assistant
  • Jomari Pacheco Matos, Legal Assistant
  • Stormy Lee, Legal Assistant
  • Samantha Cogbill, Legal Assistant
  • Jennifer Santillan, Front Desk

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Kellum Law Firm's corporate headquarters is located in New Bern, NC and has offices around North Carolina, including Raleigh, Greenville, Jacksonville, Wilmington, and more. We provide local residents with legal services focusing on personal injury law including automobile accidents, social security disability, workers' compensation, elder abuse, and more.