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Paul Gibson
also known as E. Paul Gibson
About Paul
Biography
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Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Admiralty and Maritime
30%
47 years | 1,500 cases
Personal Injury
30%
47 years | 2,500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-33%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in South Carolina for 45 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 1980
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 46 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 44 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Location
E. Paul Gibson, P.C.
Po Box 40997, Charleston, SC, 294230997
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Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Admiralty & Maritime
This firm was truly a blessing to me
This Law firm is outstanding. His staff is so kind, caring & knowledgeable. My point of contact was Angie W. and she was amazing. They welcomed ALL of my wife & I many questions and concerns via phone, email or face to face with no hesitation. Attorney Gibson handled my tugboat injury case and my fam...
Paul Gibson's Lawyer Endorsements
"I've handled a number of cases against Paul Gibson over the years. He's an incredible lawyer but also a gentleman who treats everyone well."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known and worked with Paul professionally for several years. He is a respected member of the bar and is held in high esteem by his colleagues. I believe him to be a competent, knowledgeable and professional attorney who maintains the highest ethical standards and works tirelessly for his clients. I would not hesitate to refer a maritime or admiralty matter to him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Paul is a great lawyer and really cares about his clients. He is smart, thorough, and does a great job!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Gibson, is an amazing attorney, I fully recommend his services."
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"I highly endorse this lawyer. I have known Paul since I was just out of law school. He is a former SCTLA President and the de facto dean of Charleston's personal injury and maritime lawyers. He has been invited to speak before courts in California and New York on trial procedure. Paul is well-known for his ability to bring home large verdicts for his clients and to act in a congenial and professional way in doing so."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"Paul is one of the most respected civil litigation trial attorneys around. He is a former president of the S.C. Trial Lawyer's Association. He is frequently trying cases in Federal Court and extremely well respected by the judiciary as well as attorneys throughout the nation."
"I have known and had cases with Paul Gibson for over 15 years. He is an honest and hardworking attorney and I would recommend him to anyone that needs legal services in Admiralty and Maritime cases."
"I endorse E. Gibson. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"The best maritime attorney in town."
"I endorse this lawyer. Paul is one of the finest and most knowledgable lawyers in the state. He pursues complex litigation with a passion that well serves his clients and does so while maintaining the highest ethical standards of the profession."
"I endorse this lawyer without reservation. I practiced with Paul for 16 years and interacted on a daily basis. Paul is a lawyer's lawyer. In practice areas of civil litigation and maritime law, Paul is the go-to lawyer. I am not the only lawyer in South Carolina to hold this opinion. He is highly respected across the bar membership."
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Experience
Honors
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Fellow, American Collge of Trial Lawyer, American College of Trial Lawyers
2010
100 Best Trial Lawyers in South Carolina, American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA)
2010
Super Lawyer Personal injury, South Carolina Super Lawyers
2005
Named Personal Injury SC Superlawyer, SuperLawyer
1997
Board Certified in Civil Trial Advocacy, National Board of Trial Advocacy
1995
Proctor, Maritime Law Association of the United States
1979
William P Cunningham Award for Exceptional Service, University of Maryland School of Law
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Principal, E. Paul Gibson, P.C.
1983 - 2012
Partner, Riesen Law Firm LLP
1979 - 1983
, United States Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps
Associations
2011 - Present
National Board of Legal Specialty CertificationPresident
2005 - 2006
American Board of Trial Advocates (Charleston chapter)President
1997 - 1998
South Carolina Trial Lawyers AssociationPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
Metts v. Mims
Summary judgment reversed
Lincoln v. Recksten Management
Grant of summary judgment reversed by 4th Circuit
Meyer v. Piggly Wiggly No.24
Grant of summary judgment reversed
Complete List of Reported Cases
Reported cases
Education
1983
Tulane University Law School
LLM
1979
University of Maryland School of Law
Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2011
Publications
2010
see my website for complete list
see my website for a complete list
Languages
Spanish