Lawrence John Gibney Jr.

Lawrence John Gibney Jr.

also known as L. Jack Gibney

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 41 years

Intellectual property Lawyer at Jacksonville, FL
Practice Areas: Intellectual Property, Social Security, Adoption

8777 San Jose Boulevard, Suite 502, Jacksonville, FL

About Lawrence

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Intellectual Property 40%

I have prosecuted successfully approximately 230 patent applications. My practice also includes trademark prosecution and I have successfully prosecuted approximately 100 trademark applications for different clients.

25 years

40%
Social Security & Disability 40%

i have approximately 150 existing Social Security clients. I handle the claim from the initial application phase to a Federal Court review at the District Court level.

33 years

40%
Adoption 20%

I have been handling domestic adoption both representing individual clients as well as representing adoption agencies for approximately 20 years and have successfully completed over 400 placements in those years.

33 years

20%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 40 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1985

Active Member in Good Standing

Licensed in Florida for 41 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1984

Member in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2011

Location

L. Jack Gibney

8777 San Jose Boulevard, Suite 502, Jacksonville, FL, 32217-4293

Law Offices of Lawrence John Gibney Jr.

8777 San Jose Boulevard, Suite 502, Jacksonville, FL, 32217

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Lawrence John Gibney Jr.'s Reviews

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Posted by Jill | October 30, 2013 | Adoption

Best adoption attorney in NE FL

Jack and his team made our adoption process so easy. Their compassion, knowledge, and honesty was so comforting for both us and our son's birth parents. Jack and his team fully explained and held our hands through the entire adoption process and ensured all parties were comfortable with decisions we... were making. Thank you Jack!

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Lawrence John Gibney Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Nicole Levy

Adoption lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this attorney, whose reputation and credentials speak for themselves."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Other

"This attorney has great determination and drive. I endorse this lawyer."

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Josey Payne

Intellectual property lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Gibney is an exceptional attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. He is highly regarded in his field."

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Lilian Demonteverde-Hoats

Intellectual property lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Howard Lewis

Intellectual property lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attoreny Gibney is an outstanding attorney and I highly recommend his legal services."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Erin Martin

Unknown lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Morghan Richardson

Adoption lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I do not personally know this lawyer, but his answers to questions on Avvo are thoughtful and practical."

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Clark Wilson

Intellectual property lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I worked for Mr. Gibney as an introduction to the practice of patent law while I was still in law school. He offers legal representation that is detailed, efficient, and professional."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2011.

Admonishment issued in FL, 2011

updated on 02/16/2012

An admonition means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar gives the lawyer an admonition in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Public Reprimand issued in FL, 2010

updated on 02/16/2012

Public reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Honors

2024

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

America's Most Honored Lawyers, American Registry

2020

America's Most Honored Lawyers, American Registry

2019

Most Honored Professionals, American Registry

2019

Top Lawyers 2019, MPC Plaques

2019

Top Professionals, American Registry

2019

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Top Lawyer, Legal Network

2018

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

AV Rating, Martindale Hubbell

2014

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

One of the best Intellectual Property Attorneys in Jacksonville, 904 Magazine

2012

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Top River City Lawyers, 904 Magazine

2011

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1988 - Present

Principal, Gibney Law

1987 - 1988

Associate, Toole, Bubb and Beale

1984 - 1986

Associate, Bullock, Childs

Associations

2001 - Present

United States Patent and Trademark Office

Member

1985 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

1984 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

Jacksonville Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Beverage Tossing Cooler

A Patent was issued.

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Education

1984

Florida State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

United States Merchant Marine Academy

B.S.

Speaking Engagements

2013

Adoption Seminar

Adoption Law in Florida

2012

The Ins and Outs of Adoption Adoption Law in Florida

Publications

2013

Advantage Business Magazine Do You Have a Trademark?

Languages

English

Activity

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