Morehead City, NC

James T. Johnson

James T. (Jim) Johnson brings more than three decades of litigation experience and courtroom success to his clients. Jim’s trial practice focuses on high-end civil matters, including complex injuries, medical and professional malpractice, libel and slander matters, civil rights infringement, and complex commercial issues. He is an AV Preeminent Peer Rated Lawyer by Martindale Hubbell, is listed to North Carolina Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America, and is a Litigation Counsel of America Fellow. His early professional service provided him with a range of courtroom experience from criminal, white-collar, and tax evasion prosecutions to insurance defense matters. In his own private practice, Jim’s deep knowledge attained in his early career on “the other side of the fence” has benefited clients tremendously over the years. Having accumulated thousands of hours in the courtroom and negotiated hundreds of settlements with insurance companies, he can help clients maximize settlement values in a range of civil matters or fearlessly and efficiently move a matter to trial. Approachable, communicative, and friendly to his clients, tough and formidable to his opponents, Jim is a seasoned trial lawyer with the experience and perseverance to make a difference in the outcome of your case. Make sure Jim is in your corner. Call for a free consultation today.

Robert Dodge

Licensed as an attorney in North Carolina since 1988, Robert Dodge is an experienced litigator, legal advocate, and respected member of the legal community. He has dedicated his professional life to helping people with legal claims for personal injuries, wrongful death, catastrophic loss, TBI, and spinal cord injuries. Robert Dodge retired from practice in 2021.

Harry H. Albritton, Jr.

Harry H. Albritton, Jr. is a personal injury attorney representing victims of negligence and malpractice since 2002. He graduated from East Carolina University in 1998 and Ohio Northern University with his law degree. He has obtained favorable results in various cases, including a multi-million dollar verdict in the In Re: Pedestrian Walkway Failure litigation. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star and one of The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40.

Russell W. DeMent III

Russell W. “Rusty” DeMent III is a highly experienced Raleigh criminal trial lawyer who has spent decades defending clients against felony and misdemeanor charges in both North Carolina state and federal courts. As the senior managing partner of the firm founded by his father, Rusty has built upon his family’s legal legacy. His journey in criminal defense began as an Assistant District Attorney, where he gained invaluable insight into prosecution tactics, trial strategy, and jury dynamics. This early experience provided him with the skills necessary to defend clients facing serious charges such as murder, assault, property crimes, and drug offenses. Over the years, Rusty has earned a distinguished reputation for successfully defending DWI charges. His commanding courtroom presence, combined with his strategic approach, consistently helps secure the best possible outcomes for his clients.

John T Briggs

Mr. Briggs is our firm's co-owner and managing attorney, with over 30 years' experience, he practices in the area of Personal Injury Law.

Gib Irons

Gib Irons is the managing partner of Irons & Irons P.A. in Greenville, NC. His practice focuses on divorce, collaborative divorce, family law, and personal injury litigation. He limits his caseload to provide individual attention and exceptional service, particularly to high net worth individuals. He is active in the Pitt County community, volunteering with Habitat for Humanity and sponsoring athletic teams.

J. Alex Marshall

Joseph Alexander “Alex” Marshall is a 2015 graduate of the University of North Carolina School of Law at Chapel Hill and earned his undergraduate cum laude from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Alex is an AV Preeminent Peer Rated Lawyer at Martindale Hubbell, he is recognized by North Carolina Super Lawyers' Rising Stars, Best Lawyers in America's Ones to Watch, and Business North Carolina Legal Elite. He is a member of the North Carolina State Bar, the North Carolina Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Wake County Bar Association, the 10th Judicial District Bar where he serves as a member of the Grievance Committee, and the National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 and the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40. He is admitted to practice in all North Carolina courts, and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. He joined the criminal defense section of the firm in 2021 and became a partner in 2024. Prior to entering the private sector, Alex served for nearly six years as a Wake County Assistant Public Defender. Over that time he gained an unparalleled level of experience handling thousands of cases ranging from DUI and traffic matters to murder. He approaches his trial practice with focused consistency and is a dedicated and fearless advocate for his clients. The son of ministers, Alex, too, is a licensed minister drawn to service through gratitude. He lives in Durham with his wife and kids, and their tightly knit family group all close by. He is a physical fitness enthusiast and athlete, soccer and basketball youth coach, and a DIY builder hobbyist.