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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.
Kellum Law Firm's Attorneys and Legal Support Staff
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
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.

John T Briggs
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.

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.

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.

Dustin Pittman
Attorney

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

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.

E. Winslow Taylor
Board Certified Attorney

Kevin Rodgers
Board Certified Disability Attorney
Kevin has represented several thousand disability claimants over the past 30+ years.

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!"
~ Kellum Law Firm Staff ~

Craig Keenhold
Director of Operations

Bryan Farquhar
Marketing Director

Steve Watson
Accounting Manager
Carlos Licona
Investigator

Kyleigh Nacarato
Payout Coordinator

Sarah Curtis
Case Manager

Amanda Whitford
Call Center

Amanda Stauffer
Case Manager

Yara Martinez-Reyes
Case Manager

Cailey Becker
Case Manager

Jo High
Case Manager

Kay Tetterton
Property Damage Coordinator

Shelly Racine
Case Manager

Mandy Woolard
Williamston Front Desk

Kandy Antwine
Social Security and Disability

Lisuanet Pacheco-Matos
Case Manager

Debbie Eubanks
Payout Coordinator

Robin White
Legal Assistant

Marnie Farrell
Payout Coordinator

Kimberlee Lee
New Bern Front Desk

Julie Collier
Roanoke Rapids Front Desk
Not Pictured:
- Catherine Keenhold, Mr. Kellum's assistant
- Daniel Cormier, Attorney
- Melissa Jenkins, Case Manager
- Anna Edmundson, Payout Coordinator
- Linda Martin, Social Security Disability
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Vic Haymon, Intake Coordinator
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Brittany Jones, Case Manager
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Laura Ottinger, Call Center Manager
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Dalene Ward, Intake Coordinator
- Angel Alder, Intake Manager
- Carmen Kelly, Payout Coordinator
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Jodie Wells, Intake Coordinator
- Ashley Woolls, Payout Coordinator
- Liz Hernandez, Goldsboro Front Desk
- Leidy Sanchez, Case Manager
- Christine Thompson, Case Manager
- Ariana Winston, Case Manager
- Krissy Swart, Receptionist
- Faith Davidson, Intake Coordinator
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Lisa Suggs, Receptionist
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Erica McNeil, Case Manager
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Alexis Kutlu, Call Center
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Tara Denzinger, Call Center
- Diamond Ventura, Case Manager
- Tesca McNei, Payout Coordinator
- Amelia Saulter, Case Manager
- Tierra Wiggins, Case Manager
- Jomari Pacheco Matos, Case manager
- Stormy Lee, Case Manager
- Diane Smith, Receptionist
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Bridgette Rushing, Case Manager
- Carla Hinton, Receptionist
- Gracie McPherson, Receptionist
- Samantha Cogbill, Case Manager
- Jennifer Santillan, Receptionist
- Joana Flores, WC Assistant
Featured And Recognized
Our Office Locations
RALEIGH | NEW BERN | WILMINGTON | JACKSONVILLE | MOREHEAD CITY | GREENVILLE | GOLDSBORO | WILLIAMSTON | ROCKY MOUNT | ROANOKE RAPIDS | DURHAM | FAYETTEVILLE | CHARLOTTE
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.


