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John T. Briggs
John Briggs was born in Durham and raised in Butner, Granville County, N.C., where he attended South Granville High School. After graduation in 1983, he attended N.C. State University followed by East Carolina University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. John then attended law school at Campbell University Norman A. Wiggins School of Law (Class of ‘91), was commissioned an officer with the U.S. Navy Reserve, and completed Officer’s Indoctrination School while attending law school.
After graduating with a Juris Doctor Degree, John attended Naval Justice School in Newport, R.I., following
which he boarded the Guided Missile Cruiser USS Chosin in Pearl Harbor, H.I. for continued training. John was then ordered to Naval Legal Service Office Yokosuka, Japan for three years where he served his country as a JAG officer and defense attorney.
In 1994, John joined the distinguished trial lawyer Mr. Norman Kellum as a personal injury attorney with the Kellum Law Firm. Here he has remained for over 24 years practicing in areas which include personal injury law, wrongful death law, workers’ compensation law, and social security disability. It has been and will continue to be John’s pleasure to serve the injured and fight for the compensation they need and deserve!
Memberships and Awards
- NC State Bar since 1991
- SC State Bar since 2001
- U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps. 1989-1999 (LCDR). Honorable Discharge
- United States Court of Military Appeals
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice – Tort Section
- Craven County Bar Association
- Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America
- CarolinaEast Foundation, President 2008-2012
- Friends of Animal Services, Board of Directors 2017
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers – The National Trial Lawyers
- 2016 Client Satisfaction Award – American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
- Peer Review Rated for High Professional Achievement and Ethical Standing
- AVVO Rated 10 (Superb)
~ Our Team ~
Norman B. Kellum, Jr.
Attorney
Mr. Kellum, the Company owner/founder - licensed to practice law in North Carolina for 50+ years.
John T Briggs
Attorney
Mr. Briggs is our firm's managing attorney, with over 30 years' experience, he practices in the areas of Personal Injury Law.
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.
Eileen A. Mullen
Attorney
Ms. Mullen handles personal injury cases out of our Raleigh, NC office. She was born in New York, received her undergraduate degree from Syracuse University.
Phillip Lopez
Attorney
Phillip relocated to North Carolina in 2022 and began his career with the Kellum Law Firm. Phillip practices in the areas of personal injury and workers’ compensation.
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.
~ Attorneys 'Of Counsel' ~
Jennifer Boyer
Attorney
Ms. Boyer has over 13 years as a Workers’ Compensation Attorney, helping injured victims with compensation claims.
Billy Strickland
Attorney
Mr. Strickland's focus is on Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation Law.
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.
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.
Eric Doggett
Attorney
Mr. Doggett actively practices in both federal and state courts, his focus being on personal injury, auto accidents etc.
~ Kellum Law Firm Staff ~
Craig Keenhold
Director of Operations
Bryan Farquhar
Marketing Director
Cailey Becker
Case Manager
Hannah Stiles
Case Manager
Hunter Webster
Case Manager
Michelle Wells
Case Manager
Morgan Amrhein
Case Manager
Morgan Jones
Case Manager
Sarah Curtis
Case Manager
Shannon Perkins
Case Manager
Sienna Rouse
Case Manager
Yara Martinez-Reyes
Case Manager
Amanda Stauffer
Social Security and Disability
Anna Edmundson
Social Security and Disability
Kandy Antwine
Social Security and Disability
Theresa Partain
Social Security and Disability
Evy Andrews
Workers Compensation
Steve Watson
Accounting Manager
Kyleigh Nacarato
Payout Coordinator
Angelica Holloway
Intake Coordinator and CM Assistant
Claudja Woods
Intake Coordinator and Goldsboro Front Desk
Debbie Eubanks
Intake Coordinator and Wilmington Front Desk
Jo High
Intake Coordinator and Rocky Mount Front Desk
Julie Collier
Intake Coordinator and Roanoke Rapids Front Desk
Megan Barnett
Intake Coordinator and Marketing Assistant
Tyler Lockhart
Call Center
Amanda Whitford
Call Center
Kim Lee
Kim Lee- New Bern Front Desk
Marnie Farrell
New Bern Front Desk
Mandy Woolard
Williamston Front Desk
Robin White
Morehead City Front Desk
Shelly Racine
Greenville Front Desk
Kay Tetterton
Property Damage Coordinator
Jamaal Rookard
Investigator
Carlos Licona
Investigator
Not Pictured
- Tracy Todd- Office Manager
- Melissa Jenkins- Case Manger
- Angel Alder- Intake Coordinator and CM Assistant
- Carmen Kelly- Payout Assistant
- Laura Ottinger- Call Center
Featured And Recognized
Our Office Locations
219 Broad Street
New Bern, NC 28560
5178-A Hwy 70 West
Morehead City, NC 28557
Directions
(252) 726-7000
Kellum Law Firm - Morehead City, NC
501 SE Greenville Blvd.
Greenville, NC 27858
3733 National Drive, Ste. 202,
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 803-1908
Fax 919-803-1673
Kellum Law Firm - Raleigh, NC
118 Cardinal Drive
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
Directions
(252) 535-4444
Kellum Law Firm - Roanoke Rapids, NC
Suite 300-167
Durham, NC 27709
(By appointment only)
445-A Western Blvd
Jacksonville, NC 28546
1800 E. Ash Street
Goldsboro, NC 27533
511 N Reilly Road,
Suite A-96
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(BY APPOINTMENT ONLY)
1213 Culbreth Dr. Ste 389
Wilmington, NC 28405
1620 US-17 BUS
Williamston, NC 27892
Directions
(252) 789-4040
Kellum Law Firm - Williamston, NC
3250 Zebulon Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
- NEW BERN
- MOREHEAD CITY
- GREENVILLE
- RALEIGH
- ROANOKE RAPIDS
- JACKSONVILLE
- GOLDSBORO
- WILMINGTON
- WILLIAMSTON
- ROCKY MOUNT
- DURHAM
- FAYETTEVILLE
3733 National Drive, Ste. 202,
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 803-1908
Fax 919-803-1673
Kellum Law Firm - Raleigh, NC
Suite 300-167
Durham, NC 27709
(By appointment only)
511 N Reilly Road,
Suite A-96
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(BY APPOINTMENT ONLY)
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, medical malpractice, and more.