Overall Rating
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5.0 /5.0
11 Client Reviews
About John
Biography
My commitment is to treat every client with compassion and respect; to be a good listener, and to work as hard as I can to achieve the best possible outcome for my clients. I learned good old fashioned values growing up in a small town in Granville County, NC, and I strive to be a person of integrity with a character for being honest and hard working. By way of background, I graduated from South Granville High School and attended NC State University followed by East Carolina, where I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. I attended law school at Campbell University and was commissioned as a JAG officer with the U.S. Navy Reserve. I attended Officer's Indoctrination School in Newport, Rhode Island, followed by Naval Justice School after receiving my Jurisdoctorate in 1991. After graduating from Naval Justice School, I boarded the guided Missile Cruiser USS Chosin in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. I was then stationed at Naval Legal Service Office Yokosuka, Japan for three years where I served as a defense attorney and provided legal assistance. In 1994 I joined the distinguished trial lawyer Mr. Norman Kellum as a personal injury attorney with the Kellum Law Firm where I have practiced ever since. Our personal injury practice covers the entire east coast including the triangle and its surrounding areas. It has been and will continue to be my pleasure to serve the injured and fight for the compensation they need and deserve! WE'RE WITH YOU ALL THE WAY!
NO CHARGE if we don't win. Property Damage Claims handled for FREE. WE'RE WITH YOU ALL THE WAY!
We're With You All The Way!
We're With You All The Way!
We're With You All The Way!
We're With You All The Way!
We're With You All The Way!
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Car Accident
20%
32 years
Motorcycle Accident
20%
32 years
Personal Injury
20%
32 years | 10,000 cases
Trucking Accident
20%
32 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-33%
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in South Carolina for 24 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Licensed in North Carolina for 34 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Kellum Law Firm
(252) 649-2241
Mobile
501 SE Greenville Boulevard, Greenville, NC, 27858
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John T. Briggs's Reviews
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Posted by Fay | April 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
satisfied client
Both my husband and I want to thank you for all of your hard work in handling the insurance claim for my vehicle accident and procuring a full settlement. I’m sure that comes from knowing what you are doing! – top notch professionalism! Norman is fortunate to have you on his team. It was a pleasure t...
Posted by jOSEPH | May 05, 2015
Client
John Briggs is a Great Attorney and I highly recommend him. He is the most ethical attorney I have ever met and always has his clients best interest as his top priority. So, if you want the best representation, this good man will fight for you to the end.
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"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with John in my role as a mediator in North Carolina & South Carolina for the past 20+ years. He is always very knowledgeable, professional & polite while zealously representing the interests of his clients."
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"I used to work with John and he is a great attorney. John has a wealth of experience and is very skilled. He is also compassionate and understanding of clients' needs"
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Experience
Honors
2018
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2018
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2018
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2016
Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2016
2016 Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2015
BV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2009
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1994 - Present
Partner, Kellum Law Firm
1991 - 1994
Defense Attorney, U. S. Navy
Associations
2017 - Present
Friends of Animal Services (FOAS)Board Member
2013 - Present
Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of AmericaMember
2001 - Present
South Carolina BarMember
1995 - Present
North Carolina Advocates for JusticeMember
1995 - Present
North Carolina Advocates for Justice - Auto Torts SectionMember
1994 - Present
Craven County Bar AssociationMember
1992 - Present
United States Court of Military AppealsBar Admission
1991 - Present
North Carolina BarMember
2008 - 2012
CarolinaEast FoundationPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
Confidential Settlement
$2,193,000.00
Education
1991
Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
Naval Justice School
1988
East Carolina University
BS - Bachelor of Science
N/A
North Carolina State University
Speaking Engagements
2008
Dependents Legal Primer
POAs, Wills, and Living Wills
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What does a settlement look like?
15 Aug 2025
Q&A
Can I sue?
12 May 2022
Q&A
Can i sue my mother for technically poisoning me?
29 Apr 2022