John E. Tantum 
 
 
 Private Practice of law since 1973 & Solo Practice since 1998 
 Over 30 years experience in private practice.  | 
        
 B.S. Degree - (1970) 
 Rated "AV" (highest possible rating both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards by Peer Review Ratings of Martindale-Hubbell) 
 Licensed in all N.C State Courts, N.C. Superior Court, N.C. Court of Appeals, N.C. Supreme Court 
 Licensed in U.S. Federal District Court, Federal Bankruptcy Court, U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals and U.S.Supreme Court  | 
        Member of N.C. State Bar, N.C. Bar Association & Carteret County Bar Association 
 Member of Million Dollar Advocates Forum" for receiving multiple verdicts or settlements in excess of $1 million dollars 
 Certified Superior Court Mediator 
 Member of the N.C. Bar Association "Professional Committee" 
 Member of the following N.C. Bar Association Sections: 
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