$ 175-400 per hour
Gregory T. Gibbs
About Gregory
Biography
My 40 plus years experience in employment law exceeds all other full time practitioners in the Flint area. I tried my first employment case in 1977 and have successfully litigated numerous employment issues at trial, arbitration, hearings and on appeals since then. AV and Super lawyer rated.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Employee Benefits
25%
49 years
Employment and Labor
25%
49 years
Constitutional
20%
49 years
Appeals
10%
49 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-40%
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Michigan for 49 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1976
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Location
Law Offices of Gregory T. Gibbs
717 S Grand Traverse St, Flint, MI, 48502
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Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2015 | Employment & Labor
Review of Greg Gibbs, attny (age discrimination)
Mr. Gibbs represented me in an age discrimination lawsuit against my employer. I was very happy with his professional conduct and high ethical standards. I am very satisfied with the way the case was resolved.
Gregory T. Gibbs's Lawyer Endorsements
"Gregory is Great Lawyer and really knows the law. I endorse him"
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
Steven Spender
Employment and labor lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
AV Preeminent Rated 2015 through 2019, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Super Lawyer 2013-14; 2016-2019, SuperLawyers
2013
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Outstanding Pro Bono Work for Equality, American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan
2012
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2012
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2011
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2010
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2008
Award for pro bono defense of civil liberties, Genesee County Bar Association
2008
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Jerome F. O'Rourke Advocacy Award, Centennial Chapter American Inns of Court
2007
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
Thomas A. Baltus Civil Libertarian of the Year, Greater Flint Civil Liberties Union
Work Experience
1983 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Gregory T Gibbs
1976 - 1983
Attorney, Green, Haldy, Gibbs, and McCabe
1974 - 1976
Law Clerk, Green and Moon
Associations
1999 - Present
American Inns of CourtMember Centennial American Inns of Court
1976 - Present
Genesee County Bar AssociationMember
1976 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
2019 - 2020
State Bar of MichiganChair of District B Character and Fitness Comittee
2014 - 2017
State Bar of MichiganCommittee member- Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committe
2013 - 2016
State Bar of MichiganChair of District B Character and Fitness Comitee
2013 - 2014
Genesee County Bar AssociationChairman of Federal Practice Committee
2010 - 2013
State Bar of MichiganCommittee member District B Character and Fitness Comitee
2008 - 2009
Genesee County Bar AssociationChairman of Federal Practice Committee
2002 - 2005
Genesee County Bar AssociationChairman of Federal Practice Committee
1992 - 1995
Genesee County Bar AssociationMember Board of Directors
1987 - 1992
Genesee County Bar AssociationChairman of Federal Practice Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
Hamilton and Sparks v City of Flint et.al; U.S. District Court; Remanded to agreed to arbitration
Award for Plaintiffs in the total amount of $475,000
Hanas v Inner City Christian Outreach 542 F.Supp.2d 683 (E.D. MI 2008)
Court ruled Hanas right to free exercise of religion violated. Conviction overturned and damages awarded against County and program.
Schultz v Joseph Pontiac- AAA Arbitration
Award for Plaintiff- $483,500
Hansen v Williamson, 440 F. Supp. 2d 663(E.D. 2006)
Court ruled as a matter of law the arrest was unconstitutional. Case settled for $150,000
McGrath v Mid Michigan Medical Associates ; Genesee County Circuit Court
Verdict for Plaintiff for $160,000
Middleton v City of Flint, 92 F3d 396 (6th Cir. 1996)
Five cases tried to verdicts in favor of Plaintiffs. Suit then settled for retroactive promotions along with an award of damages in excess of $1,100,000.00 dollars.
Monteleoni v Interstate Copy Service et al; Genesee County Circuit Court
Verdict of $655,000 for Plaintiff
Smith v City of Flint - 86-CV-40102, US Dist Ct, Ed. Mich
Verdict for Plaintiff for back and future pay, exemplary damages, actual attorney fees and Costs
Wykes v HealthPlus of Michigan - Genesee County Circuit Court- #86-87005
Verdict for Plaintiff for back pay, mental distress, attorney fees and costs
Fawcett v Zefflamb Industries, Inc- AAA Arbitration
Award for Plaintiff in the amount of $213,656
Cross v Warson - U.S. District Court, E.D. MI (1982)
Verdict for Plaintiff for back pay, mental distress, attorney fees and costs
Heit v Bugbee, 494 F. Supp. 66 (E.D. MI 1980)
Court found durational residency requirement unconstitutional and case was settled.
Sharp v Brown & Company Funeral Home - 75-40042 US Dist Ct EDMI 14 Fed cases 1695 (EDMI 1977)
Verdict in favor of Plaintiff on claim of gender discrimination. Order to employ Plaintiff as apprentice mortician. Back pay award pllus actual attorney fees & costs.
Education
1976
Wayne State University Law School
J.D. (cum laude)
1973
Wayne State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts (with distinction)
Speaking Engagements
2015
Hiring and Terminating- The Ins and Outs of Employment Law- Sterling Education Services
Pre-hiring Process; Background Checks & Hiring Decsions
2014
The Ins and Outs of Employment Law- Sterling Education Services
The Pre-hiring Process; Background Checks & Hiring
2013
Human Relations Course, School of Management- University of Michigan -Flint Campus
Potential Claims for Violation of Employee Rights
2013
Fundamentals of Employment Law- Sterling Education Services
ADA and FMLA Updates and Interplay
2007
Federal Practice Committee of the Genesee County Bar Association
“Alternative Dispute Resolution Practice & Procedure in Federal Court”
Publications
2007
2007
Michigan Bar Journal
Federal Practice Theme Editor
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I sue the background check company? Reported false information
28 Feb 2015
Q&A
Can an employer remove an employee from salary to an hourly wage?
26 Feb 2015
Q&A
Can you get fired due to bad weather and roads
28 Feb 2015