$ 125-400 per hour
Judge Gibson is a former civil trial judge with over two decades of experience representing real people and small businesses in consumer, contract, insurance, deceptive trade practices, fraud, and general business cases. Judge Gibson has tried over 600 cases and, in the last decade, has secured judgments, verdicts, and settlements for his clients in excess of $25,000,000.
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Acquired: 1991
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15400 Knoll Trail Dr., Ste. 205, Dallas, TX, 75248
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Posted by Gail | March 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Gibson was not the Right Attorney for my Case
I hired David Gibson after talking to several attorneys, based on his thoughts on my defense case and on his experience. David may be a great attorney for businesses, but I realize now that David was not the right attorney for my personal defense case, as he mainly represents businesses in litigation...
We try to give every customer top-flight legal service at an affordable cost. It is very disappointing, therefore, to learn that Gail and her husband Jeff, who posted a negative comment four months ago about the same case, were in distress because of any failure of communication, especially given the many hours we spent on the phone together as a team. It is even more disappointing that Gail and Jeff did not communicate their dissatisfaction during the 17 months of our representation when we could have done something about it. Even though I can't mend this fence now, I can commit to learning from this experience. To that end, since Jeff's original post in January, I and my entire team have been more proactive in seeking timely feedback from our clients. We can't fix what we don't know about, but we certainly can do a better job of knowing what our clients are really thinking. You deserve more than just great legal work. While I truly value this input, virtually no work was assigned to a junior associate, We staff every case as efficiently as possible so as to minimize the cost of our services. Routine matters like discovery and pre-trial motions are handled by my very capable and talented senior associate, who is a former associate general counsel at a major oil-field fracking company. I handle all trials and complex hearings that warrant the additional experience and higher cost. My partner, who is a 20-year lawyer and a former associate general counsel at a major domestic airline, steps in from time to time where the weight of experience is needed, but I am not available. Both of these experienced attorneys consult with me on every major decision. Younger attorneys and our paralegals handle matters appropriate to their experience and skill sets. Regardless, if you, as the customer, are unhappy with the staffing of your case speak up. I listen. We tried to be especially efficient in this case, because this young couple had just moved to California and was very cost sensitive. I obviously failed in explaining the reasons behind our staffing decisions, but pledge to do so more effectively going forward. Some times as lawyers we get so wrapped up protecting our clients that we forget to explain what we are doing and why we are doing it. I disagree that we should have declined this case at the outset because it is right up our alley. We represent families and individual consumers all the time and have for decades with great results. I have successfully handled many. many cases just like Gail and Jeff's. In hindsight, however, Gail and Jeff apparently lost confidence in our services before the case settled because, as the case progressed, they increasingly and consistently declined to follow our advice. While that was both frustrating to us as a legal team and counterproductive to their goals, it was also a missed opportunity for better communication. I should have taken more time to acknowledge that this was truly their first rodeo and worked harder to explain what we were doing and why we were doing it. They did not agree with our strategy, which called for patience, finesse and a scalpel, but it was my job to listen to them more closely when they preferred to follow their own path as was their right. I should have worked harder to reach common ground or, at that point, suggested we part ways. We never want you as a client to stick with us just because you hired us. Our team has over 75 years of legal experience, but if we have failed to earn your trust, you have the right to move on. You have the right to change lawyers, and it is imperative that you trust whomever you hire. While negative reviews hurt, we need to be reminded from time to time to listen better and communicate more effectively. Even though we talked with Gail and Jeff a lot in this case, we clearly did not do a very good job of listening. For that, I am sorry, but sincerely wish Gail and Jeff the very best.
Posted by Sharon | March 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Responsive Attorneys
I hired this firm to review an employee agreement. They were responsive and answered all of my questions.
Sharon, It was a pleasure working with you and we really appreciate your feedback!
Posted by steve | December 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
As good as it gets.
David and his team came in and took my case across the goal line. This was a case where there had not been many others like it. Consequently, there was a great deal of research he and his team did. David and his team pulled it all together and guided me through some very uncharted waters. Always att...
Posted by JD | January 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Fast, Professional, Knowledgeable and Thorough
I had to use Mr. Gibson's services in two matters over the span of just more than a year, and both times he handled my legal matter quickly, professionally and, at all times, conveyed complete confidence that things would work out in my favor. He was able to do that because of his expansive knowledge...
Posted by Richard | May 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Best lawyer to have on your side
David is the most knowledgeable, experienced and capable attorney I have ever met. He is a former judge, which gives him the insight and the ability to strategize that most lawyers do not have. He has provided excellent representation, and I would recommend him to anyone.
"During the time that I worked for David, I found him to be incredibly knowledgeable about the law and a zealous advocate for his clients. He is also a great teacher/mentor to beginning attorneys. I offer my endorsement without any reservation."
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2009
Largest Fraud Verdict in Texas, Verdict Search
2006 - Present
Owner & CEO, The Gibson Law Group, PC
1900 - Present
Managing Partner, The Gibson Law Group, PC
2004 - 2006
Dallas Office Partner in Charge, Carmody & James, PC
2002 - 2003
Head of Litigation, John H. Carney & Associates
1998 - 2002
Judge, Dallas County Court at Law No. 1
1993 - 1997
Associate, Bell Nunnally & Martin, LLP
1991 - 1993
Associate, Jones Day Reavis & Pogue
2019 - Present
Plano Chamber Chamber of CommerceMember
2017 - Present
Education Empowers FoundationTrustee
2003 - Present
Dallas Trial Lawyers AssociationMember and Past Director
2002 - Present
Texas Bar FoundationLife Fellow
1998 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Judicial SectionMember
2002 - 2007
Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2000 - 2007
William 'Mac' Taylor American Inn of CourtMaster
Permanent Injunction and $500,000 judgment for client
Judgment set aside; case settled
$187,936 Judgment for Client
$203,000 judgment for my clients
Judgment for Client; Plaintiff take nothing
$60,000 fraud judgment for client
$386,763 judgment for Client
$50,000 judgment for Client
$150,000 judgment for Client
$33,000 plus judgment for Client
$350,000 jury verdict for client - Case settled for a confidential sum prior to punitive damages stage.
$12,000,000 judgment for Client
$8,221,623.00 judgment for Client
1991
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1987
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
Mediation - Impacting the Courts
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