How you confront a legal challenge can affect the rest of your life. To protect your rights, you need a knowledgeable, assertive attorney who won’t back down in the effort to deliver a successful result. For more than a decade, the Carolina Law Group led by attorney Tommy Kellis has provided high-quality legal representation to North Carolina clients. From offices in New Bern and Morehead City, our firm assists individuals in criminal defense, personal injury, family law, traffic and DWI matters. Whether you have been charged with a crime, injured in an accident or need family law counsel, our firm provides the strong advocacy and personal service that you deserve while seeking the best possible resolution. We also take great care to maintain reasonable rates so that you can afford our exceptional services.
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Tireless advocates handle family law and injury cases
We are accomplished advocates in a range of civil matters, advancing the interests of clients in and out of court. No matter how difficult the odds, we’ll help you deal with issues relating to:
- Personal Injury — If you have been seriously injured due to someone’s negligence, you deserve full compensation. Unfortunately, when dealing personally with an insurance company, it’s hard to know how much your injury is really worth. Before you settle for much less than you deserve, talk to an experienced attorney at our firm. We manage litigation arising from common acts of negligence, including slip and fall accidents.
- Vehicle accidents — Victims of auto and motorcycle accidents can bring claims against various defendants who might have contributed to the crash, including at-fault drivers, manufacturers of defective auto parts and government entities responsible for maintaining roadways. Our firm explains your options and takes action to collect damages from the liable parties.
- Family law — Dealing with a divorce or another family law concern can seem overwhelming. By taking a hands-on approach to each case, our lawyers give you the comprehensive support you need to achieve a successful resolution.
- Wrongful death — After a wrongful death caused by someone else’s negligence or willful misconduct, our litigators work on behalf of estate representatives to obtain damages for the victim’s beneficiaries.
Throughout the region, our firm has earned a reputation for giving tireless support to clients in criminal and civil litigation. In an initial consultation, we will outline the relevant legal issues and help you determine how to proceed.
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Tommy KellisLead AttorneyMr. Kellis focuses his practice on litigation. No matter too small, no matter too big. Mr. Kellis litigates criminal matters, injury claims, worker’s compensation, parole violation hearings and employment/ unemployment claims. He is certified with the NFLPA as an NFL agent. His NFL transactional work includes contract negotiation, worker’s compensation, and endorsement compensation.
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Daniel E. PotterAssociate
Mr. Potter graduated from Duke University in 1988. He then attended Mercer University School of Law, graduating in 1992. Mr. Potter has practiced family law for decades, fighting for the rights of his clients both in and out of the courtroom with unparalled results.
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Kirby H. Smith, IIIAssociate
Kirby graduated from New Bern High School in 1983 and entered the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill at the age of 17. Kirby graduated with a degree in Business Administration at the age of 21 and took a job at Wheat First Securities, where he promptly earned his license as a Stock Broker. Unfortunately, the stock market crash in 1987 forced Kirby to reconsider his career path.
