Paul Gibson

Paul Gibson

also known as E. Paul Gibson

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 46 years

Admiralty and maritime Lawyer at Charleston, SC
Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime, Personal Injury, Car Accidents ... +3 more

Po Box 40997, Charleston, SC

About Paul

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Admiralty and Maritime 30%

I represent persons injured while working or engaged in recreation on the water. I also represent injured longshoremen and harborworkers who are covered by the Longshore and Harborworkers Compensation Act

47 years | 1,500 cases

30%
Personal Injury 30%

I represent persons injured in car, motorcycle and recreational vehicle accidents. I also represent persons injured by defective products or by dangerous premises

47 years | 2,500 cases

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

33%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 45 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 1980

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 46 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1979

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 44 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1981

Inactive

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...ily and I are extremely thankful for all his hardwork, advise and compassion. I'm truly thankful and blessed to have had him as my attorney.

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Paul Gibson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Julius Hines

Admiralty and maritime lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Samuel Clawson

Admiralty and maritime lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Susan Rosen

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Paul is a great lawyer and really cares about his clients. He is smart, thorough, and does a great job!"

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Chase Elliott

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Gibson, is an amazing attorney, I fully recommend his services."

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Mark Joye

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffrey Gerardi

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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E. Moise

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Frederick Riesen

Admiralty and maritime lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Gary Christmas

Admiralty and maritime lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse E. Gibson. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Brian McElreath

Admiralty and maritime lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"The best maritime attorney in town."

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Cheryl Perkins

Admiralty and maritime lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Timothy Kulp

Litigation lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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Samuel Clawson

Admiralty and maritime lawyer

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Mark Tanenbaum

Personal injury lawyer

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Susan Rosen

Personal injury lawyer

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Joseph Sandefur

Personal injury lawyer

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Mark Joye

Personal injury lawyer

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E. Moise

Personal injury lawyer

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Jon Austen

Mediation lawyer

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Charles Whetstone

Litigation lawyer

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Frederick Riesen

Criminal defense lawyer

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Cheryl Perkins

Litigation lawyer

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Timothy Kulp

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

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 Certification

President

2005 - 2006

American Board of Trial Advocates (Charleston chapter)

President

1997 - 1998

South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association

President

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

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Education

1983

Tulane University Law School

LLM

1979

University of Maryland School of Law

Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

Publications

2010

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Languages

Spanish

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