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Thomas J. Gibbons
- Philadelphia, PA
- Licensed for 15 years
About Thomas
A nationally acclaimed trial attorney, Tom is the founder and managing partner of Gibbons Legal, P.C. He has been recognized as one of the Top 10 personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys and the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, and as one of the top trial attorneys in Pennsylvania by the National Trial Lawyers, American Academy of Trial Attorneys, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and Rue Ratings. Avvo has also rated him a Perfect 10: Superb, and named him a Top Personal Injury Attorney and Top Car Accident Attorney.
Many of Tom's cases have been featured by local, national, and international news outlets including Fox News, ABC News, CBS News, CNN, MSNBC, Inside Edition, The Associated Press, The Los Angeles Times, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The London Times, The Daily Mail (United Kingdom), and countless law blogs. One such case, a police brutality claim against the City of Philadelphia, resulted in $490,000 settlement on the eve of trial, and the City launching a massive investigation into its use of Emergency Patrol Wagons and the manner in which detainees are transported.
In addition to his trial practice, Tom teaches trial strategy and technology at Temple University School of Law's prestigious LL.M. in Trial Advocacy program, where he earned his Master's Degree in trial law (with honors) in 2014.
Tom began his legal career prosecuting criminals and protecting victims’ rights with the Montgomery County (Pennsylvania) District Attorney’s Office. He thereafter spent several years working for the insurance companies, defending their insureds, who hurt others in car accidents, slip and fall accidents, and work accidents. That work, however, was very unsatisfying, because of which Tom redirected his efforts to helping those hurt by others. His experience working for the insurance companies made him a wiser, more prepared attorney in that he knows the insurance companies' tricks and delay tactics. More importantly, he knows how to deflect and defeat them. This experience has led to some significant victories in some very difficult cases. (See our Notable Victories page.).
Outside the courtroom, Tom is a devoted husband to Maria and dad to Jude, Abby, and Penny. He enjoys coaching little league, hosting magical imaginary tea parties, and otherwise playing with his kids. He's the world's “#1 Dad,” for which honor he received the world's greatest homemade trophy from his 4-year old daughter, Abby. He’s also an avid sports fan, particularly baseball, and still plays competitive men’s slow-pitch softball. As the manager and power hitting first baseman, he helped his team win the Pennsylvania state championship, and finish 9th at the national championship, in 2014.
Tom is also a published author. His first book (Got Hurt? Forget the Silly Lawyer Ads....) is a how-to guide to finding the right lawyer for your case (even if it's not Tom). And his second book (Car Accident? What the #&@! is Limited Tort?) explains the basic concepts of limited tort insurance coverage and how it affects a Pennsylvania car accident claim. Tom is actively writing several other books on the law, and hopes to eventually write a novel.
Tom is licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.
Awards and Recognition
- Top 10 in Pennsylvania (National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys)
- Top 10 in Pennsylvania (American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys)
- Premier 100 Trial Attorneys (American Academy of Trial Attorneys)
- Top Trial Lawyers in America (Million Dollar Advocates Forum)
- Top 100 Trial Attorneys (National Trial Lawyers)
- Top 40 Under 40 (National Trial Lawyers)
- Best Attorneys of America (Rue Ratings)
- Pennsylvania Rising Star (SuperLawyers)
- Top Personal Injury Attorney (Avvo)
- Top Car Accident Attorney (Avvo)
- Perfect 10: Superb (Avvo)
- Clients' Choice (Avvo)
Education
- Master's Degree (LL.M.) in Trial Advocacy: Temple University School of Law
- With Honors
- Juris Doctor: Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy
- Award for Excellence in Appellate Advocacy
- Bachelor of Arts: Bloomsburg University
- Political Science National Honor Society
- Teaching Assistant: Constitutional Law
- Teaching Assistant: Policical Science
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Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJ | Active | 2007 | 06/21/2021 |
| PA | Active | 2005 | 05/08/2021 |
| Legal answers | 14 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top 10 Attorney Award | National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys | 2016 |
| Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2015 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2015 |
| Top 40 under 40 | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2015 |
| Best Attorneys in America | Rue Ratings | 2015 |
| Top 10 Trial Attorneys | American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys | 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Premier Attorney | American Academy of Trial Attorneys | 2015 |
| Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2014 |
| Excellence in Trial Advocacy | Temple University School of Law | 2014 |
| Top Trial Lawyers in America | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2012 |
| Excellence in Appellate Advocacy | Thomas M. Cooley Law School | 2004 |
| Excellence in Trial Advocacy | Thomas M. Cooley Law School | 2004 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Managing Partner | Gibbons Legal, P.C. | 2012 - Present |
| Attorney | Nerenberg Law Associates, P.C. | 2007 - 2012 |
| Attorney | Vaughn, Duffy & Connors, LLC | 2005 - 2007 |
| Certified Legal Intern | Montgomery County District Attorney's Office | 2004 - 2005 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Association For Justice | Member | N/A |
| Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
| Philadelphia Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| New Jersey Association for Justice | Member | N/A |
| Montgomery County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Chester County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Community Service | Member | N/A |
| Pennsylvania Bar Institute | Member | N/A |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Outskirts Press | Got Hurt? Forget the Silly Lawyer Ads . . . . | 2015 |
| Outskirts Press | Car Accident? What the Heck is Limited Tort? | 2015 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Temple University School of Law | LLM in Trial Advocacy | 2014 |
| Thomas M. Cooley Law School | Juris Doctor | 2005 |
| Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2000 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Temple University School of Law: LL.M. in Trial Advocacy Program | Technology in Jury Trials | 2015 |
| Temple University School of Law: LL.M. in Trial Advocacy Program | Trial Strategy | 2015 |
| Temple University School of Law: LL.M. in Trial Advocacy Program | Deposing Expert Witnesses | 2015 |
| Temple University School of Law: LL.M. in Trial Advocacy Program | Technology in Jury Trials | 2014 |
| Temple University School of Law: LL.M. in Trial Advocacy Program | Trial Strategy | 2014 |
| Temple University School of Law: LL.M. in Trial Advocacy Program | Deposing Expert Witnesses | 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Temple Beth El | Personal Injury Pot Pourri | 2012 |
| Congregation Temple Beth El | Personal Injury Pot Pourri | 2011 |
| Lori Henry Sinruance Agency, Inc. | The Ins and Outs of Home and Auto Insurance | 2009 |
| Lori Henry Insurance Agency, Inc. | The Ins and Outs of Home and Auto Insurance | 2008 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Montgomery County, PA | $1,100,000 Verdict (Motorcycle Accident) |
| Schuylkill County, PA | $500,000 Settlement (Slip, Trip, and Fall Accident) |
| Philadelphia County, PA | $490,000 Settlement (Police Brutality) |
| Camden County, NJ | $250,000 Verdict (Auto Accident) |
| Philadelphia County, PA | $313,000 Verdict (Slip, Trip, and Fall Accident) |
| Schuylkill County, PA | Confidential Settlement (Slip, Trip, and Fall Accident) |
|---|---|
| Cumberland County, NJ | $200,000 Verdict (Auto Accident) |
| Confidential Settlement | Confidential Settlement (Bad Faith Insurance Practices) |
| Philadelphia County, PA | $240,000 Settlement (SEPTA Bus Accident) |
| Berks County, PA | $200,000 Settlement (Dog Bite) |
| Philadelphia County | $250,000 Settlement (Auto Accident) |
| Philadelphia County, PA | $125,000 Settlement (Auto Accident) |
| Montgomery County, PA | $175,000 Settlement (Slip, Trip, and Fall Accident) |
| Chester County, PA | $140,000 Settlement (Work Injury) |
Could never have asked for better
Posted by Kevin
Wed Oct 24 2018
The Consummate Professional!
Posted by Andrew
Wed Oct 03 2018
Tom is the consummate professional
Posted by Barry
Mon Oct 01 2018
Tom gibbons the super trial attorney
Posted by Sam
Sun Sep 30 2018
Amazing lawyer! Thanks Tom!
Posted by Maria
Fri Sep 28 2018
Couldn't be happier with Tom Gibbons!
Posted by Priscilla Boyd
Sun Feb 01 2015
The BEST!!!
Posted by Jessica H.
Sun Feb 01 2015
Outstanding Attorney
Posted by Linda Owen
Sat Jan 31 2015
Outstanding Lawyer!
Posted by Suzanne Weber
Sat Jan 17 2015
Simply the best!
Posted by Ed Weber
Fri Jan 16 2015
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(16)Michael Handley, Car accident Attorney on Jan 29, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Very knowledgeable and honest attorney. Always looking out for the client's best interest.
Thomas Oshinsky, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 24, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Thomas Gibbons is an attorney of the utmost professional standards. Along with being an attorney who will help his clients receive the best legal outcome, he will also ensure that you are always a priority during the course of his representation. Tom will make sure that you receive the best compensation for your injury. I would highly recommend Tom because he is a true professional and will ensure you receive the best possible outcome. Tom has an outstanding reputation in the legal community along with former and current clients.
James Goslee, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 24, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Tom Gibbons. Not only is he an exceptional advocate for his clients, he is top notch trial lawyer.
Feeda Musitief, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 17, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Tom is a tremendous advocate for his clients and has obtained impressive results.
Tom is an excellent advocate, relates well to people of all backgrounds, and always keeps things within the perspective of common sense. I would recommend Tom to anyone looking for excellent legal representation.
Kristin Brown, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 6, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Tom is one of my favorite attorneys. He is highly personable, allowing him to connect with juries in a way few can, and he cares about his clients as people, not monetary figures. I would not hesitate to recommend Tom and have on a number of occasions. You will be in extremely capable hands with Tom as your attorney.
Christopher Dean, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 6, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I had the pleasure of working against Tom on a slip and fall matter. Tom was always courteous, attentive to deadlines, and a pleasure to work against. I look forward to having another case against him.
Sean Quinn, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 6, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Tom is a tremendous advocate for his clients. He is meticulous in his preparation of every case and always goes the extra mile for his clients. Not only does he get great results, but he provides exceptional customer service - something very rare in this business. Tom is someone that you would want on your side if you needed a lawyer.
Gregory Baroni, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 6, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Tom is a zealous advocate for his clients. His trial skills are exemplary and he is consistently a standout in the legal community.
Robert Maxwell, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 3, 2015
Relationship: Other
Tom and I were classmates during the LLM program in trial advocacy at Temple University. He was obviously very skilled and excelled in all areas of litigation. I would highly recommend him to potential clients needing representation on any legal matter.
Kelly Fox, Insurance Attorney on Feb 3, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Tom and I have tired a case against one another and he is very prepared and organized. He certinally has a reputation in the community of an attorney who is prepared to try a case if need be.
John Zurzola, Car accident Attorney on Feb 3, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Tom is tenacious - and for that reason he gets results. I am always amazed by the depth of his knowledge of personal injury law and procedure for both PA and New Jersey.
Theodore Levy, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 3, 2015
Relationship: Friend
I attended Temple's LLM in Trial Advocacy program with Tom Gibbons and had the opportunity to try a case both with him and against him. In my opinion he is an outstanding lawyer who is very personable and has a tremendous work ethic. I endorse him without reservation.
Michael Jones, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 3, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse Tom Gibbons. Tom is a tireless advocate, a committed friend, and an excellent lawyer.
Tesha Stoner, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 15, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Tom is legally brilliant and a masterful negotiator. I used Tom myself for personal legal matters.
Daniel Rosenberg, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 22, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I recently participated in an arbitration matter in which Mr. Gibbons served as one of the arbitrators. After the award was issued, he took the time to explain his thoughts and reasoning to the parties. He is extremely well versed on the law. I endorse this lawyer.
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