Atty. John T. Briggs

Atty. John T. Briggs

John T. Briggs practices at Kellum Law Firm Read Full Bio

New Bern New Bern 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About John T. Briggs at a glance

John T. Briggs is an Attorney based in New Bern, North Carolina, practicing at Kellum Law Firm. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, workers comp, ssd, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1991), U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1993), and South Carolina (2001). Educated at Campbell University (J.D., 1991) and East Carolina University (B.S. Naval, 1988). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum Top 100 Trial Lawyers Client Satisfaction Award. Serands clients in New Bern, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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John T. Briggs practices at Kellum Law Firm Read Full Bio

Practice Areas Explained

John T. Briggs's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John T. Briggs handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

John T. Briggs is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in North Carolina →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

John T. Briggs is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in North Carolina →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

John T. Briggs is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in North Carolina →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

John T. Briggs is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in North Carolina →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

John T. Briggs is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Bern are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John T. Briggs

Where is John T. Briggs's law office located?
John T. Briggs's law practice is located in New Bern, North Carolina. The firm is Kellum Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John T. Briggs handle?
John T. Briggs focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, workers comp, ssd, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has John T. Briggs practiced law?
John T. Briggs has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did John T. Briggs go to law school?
John T. Briggs earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.S. Naval, 1988).
How can I contact John T. Briggs for a consultation?
You can contact John T. Briggs directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John T. Briggs received?
John T. Briggs's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Campbell University
- 1991
B.S. Naval
East Carolina University
- 1988

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of Military Appeals
Admitted: 1993
South Carolina
Admitted: 2001

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