Kelsey Tubman is a Litigator with Phillips & Associates. Ms. Tubman is committed to fighting for clients who have been wronged or discriminated against. If you believe you’ve been discriminated against by your employer because of your membership in a protected class, you should discuss your situation with Ms. Tubman and the dedicated New York City employment lawyers of Phillips & Associates. We work diligently to determine the best possible outcome for all our clients. Ms. Tubman graduated from California State University, Chico in Chico, California with her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science - Legal Studies. Ms. Tubman received her Juris Doctor Degree from American University Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C. While in law school, Ms. Tubman was a staff member and Senior Editor on the Criminal Law Practitioner Brief. She was also a student attorney at the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office on the District Court Team and participated in a Judicial Internship at the D.C. Superior Court. Prior to joining Phillips & Associates, Ms. Tubman was an Associate Attorney representing insurance companies and insured persons in labor law, employment law, medical malpractice, and premises liability matters. Ms. Tubman also served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Trial Division and Child Abuse and Sex Crime Bureau of the Bronx County District Attorney’s Office where she gained valuable trial experience. Ms. Tubman is admitted to practice law in the State of New York.

John began his career in the insurance claims industry in 1990, working for Eagle Insurance and General Accident Insurance. Through his experience in the insurance industry John was able to learn firsthand the types of strategies and tactics they employ to reduce payouts to the injured and the distressed. The methodologies of the insurance industry drove John to pursue a career wherein he could help those in difficult situations with his expertise. John was employed with a prominent personal injury law firm in New York for 17 years prior to starting his own firm in 2013. He advocates fiercely on behalf of clients who have been injured in vehicle and construction accidents with their third-party claims and in addition he is able to help them navigate the complex areas of vehicle and workers’ compensation and social security disability. His diverse background enables him to evaluate complex liability-related claims and to maximize the recovery of his clients in an expedited time frame. His empathetic approach allows him to anticipate the needs of his clients and to make a difficult time easier. John prides himself on his communication with his clients to answer any questions that they may have and keeping them apprised of developments with their cases. John has personally handled thousands of claims for clients who were victims of another’s negligence and fights relentlessly for their rights. John enjoys bringing closure to a client’s matter so that the injured party can move forward with their life. He takes great pride in being actively involved in helping people through hard times. John believes that, through their tireless work, attorneys provide for the safety and security of citizens by holding industries accountable and he will always fight for the little guy. John does not prioritize one case over another, he values and respects each client and works to foster a transparent and communicative relationship with them. Clients are not numbers to him, but individuals who need his experience and knowledge to traverse hardship and come out on the other side informed and liberated. In his spare time, John enjoys an active life through sports, religion, and community events. He has coached local youth teams in many sports for decades and is proud to have mentored so many children in his community. John utilizes the skills that he has developed in his professional career in his coaching style where commitment, communication, and reliability are vital. He also has a passion for supporting the American Cancer Society and the ASPCA.

Area of Practice: Veterans Disability Law

Mr. Tucker attended the Oklahoma University College of Law where he earned his Juris Doctorate degree in 1983. Mr. Tucker is admitted to practice in all Oklahoma State Courts, the Western District of Oklahoma, Sedgwick County in Kansas, Bradley County in Tennessee and Bannock County in Idaho. Mr. Tucker is affiliated with many professional organizations and associations including the American Bar Association (General and Family Law Sections), the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Oklahoma Bar Association, Oklahoma Trial Lawyers Association and the American Arbitration Association. Mr. Tucker has been a member of Lawyers of Distinction since 2020.