Diane Hunter Gibson

Diane Hunter Gibson

also known as Diane H. Gibson, Law Office of Diane H. Gibson

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 39 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Carlsbad, CA
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy ... +2 more

2292 Faraday Ave., Carlsbad, CA

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Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 25%

Personal & Business Bankruptcy

39 years

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 39 years

State: California

Acquired: 1986

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Law Offices of Diane Hunter Gibson

2292 Faraday Ave., Carlsbad, CA, 92008

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Diane Hunter Gibson's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

She’s great

Took the time to get the chapter 13 done perfectly! She explains everything perfectly and answers all questions. She also charges a fair price

Diane Gibson

Replied last April 07, 2022

It was a pleasure representing you, and I appreciate your nice review.

Posted by Linda | May 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Diane Gibson is outstanding

I would absolutely recommend Diane Gibson to anyone needing an attorney. She was everything I wanted: professional, experienced, highly knowledgeable and skilled, but beyond that Diane is friendly, compassionate, empathetic, supportive, kind, and non-judgemental. Bankruptcy can be an emotional exp...erience, but Diane and her support staff made it much simpler than I had expected. Through the entire process, Diane and her staff did a great job of communicating with me via email, mail, and phone--I was always kept updated on the status and that made me feel like I was in great hands. Initially I interviewed a couple of bankruptcy attorneys, and I chose Diane because not only did I feel more comfortable with a woman, but I could tell that she was extremely competent and warm as well. Diane Gibson is absolutely the right choice for anyone needing a bankruptcy attorney.

Diane Gibson

Replied last May 11, 2016

Dear Linda, I genuinely enjoyed working with you on your case and appreciate your thoughtful review. I wish you all the best going forward. Sincerely, Diane

Posted by anonymous | October 10, 2014 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Outstanding Attorney - Highly Recommended

Diane Gibson proved herself to be a fantastic attorney in dealing with my business related Chapter 7 filing and a complex subsequent Adversary Case. She was thorough in her research, very knowledgeable, she was always well-prepared and this became very clear in the court hearings where her performanc...e truly stood out compared to the plaintiffs attorneys. All documents she wrote were clear and concise including but not limited to the formal answers to the Complaints, the Discovery documents, all her communications with the plaintiff's attorneys, and she prepared an extremely well written Motion for Summary Judgement. Through this all Diane was wonderful to deal with. I cannot imagine a better attorney for my kind of case. I highly recommend Diane Hunter Gibson.

Diane Gibson

Replied last October 10, 2014

Thank you for such a great review. Your case was certainly challenging, mostly because of the attitude of the opposing party. You deserve a lot of the credit for being so thorough and organized with your documents. I enjoyed working with you. Sincerely, Diane

Posted by Don | October 09, 2014 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Diane Gibson is highly recommended

Diane is great! She is very knowledgeable and with her experience she is able to give excellent advice. In my situation she was able to explain the pros and cons of each decision that needed to be made. Although my case lasted longer than what we expected, she aggressively worked to accomplish our... goals. She was very understanding with my situation and she was very reasonable with her fees compared to other attorneys. I highly recommend Diane to anyone who is in need of a bankruptcy attorney for either simple or complex cases.

Diane Gibson

Replied last October 09, 2014

Dear Don, Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure representing you. ~Diane

Posted by David | October 09, 2014 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Excellent Bankruptcy Attorney. Highly Recommend!!

Diane handled a complicated Chapter 7 Bankruptcy for me in 2013 with multiple businesses and properties. She walked me through the process, gave me great advice prior to the filing and was excellent at the hearing. Her preparation and communication were outstanding. I have already given her name o...ut has a referral once and will do it again when the opportunity arises. I highly recommend her!

Diane Gibson

Replied last October 09, 2014

Dear David, Thank you for taking the time to post your comments. I enjoyed working with you and I certainly appreciate your referrals. ~Diane

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Diane Hunter Gibson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Steven Brumer

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Diane Gibson is an attorney of the highest skill and integrity. Ms. Gibson goes above and beyond for her clients, shows a devotion to the practice of law, and a deep understanding of the compassion necessary to successful bankruptcy practice. I do not hesitate to refer matters to her and to consult her for her expert legal opinions."

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Laura Farris

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly recommend Diane. She is compassionate, brilliant and an outstanding and ethical attorney. I refer my clients to Diane if they need this type of service without hesitation. I always know anyone I refer to her is in very good hands."

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Shelby Poteet

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Diane in the bankruptcy community for a couple of years now. She is diligent, honest, and conscientious of her clients' needs. I have a tremendous amount of respect for her and her practice."

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Gregory Hood

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Diane is a well liked and highly respected attorney in our community I have referred several matters to her over the years and have always received high praise for her work. I endorse this lawyer 100%."

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Sarah Pinkerton

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Diane is one of the finest bankruptcy attorneys in San Diego and I have referred numerous people to her, all of whom have been happy with the results. She's trustworthy and extremely knowledgeable."

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Cheryl Stengel

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Laura Farris

Employment and labor lawyer

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Steven Brumer

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Sarah Pinkerton

Family lawyer

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Shelby Poteet

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Gregory Hood

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2021

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Top Lawyers in San Diego (2013 - 2019), San Diego Magazine

2015

Judge Judy Keep Award, California Western School of Law, Community Law Project

1998

Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law, the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization

1985

Law Review Member, University of San Diego School of Law

1983

Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Beta Kappa Society

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Attorney/Principal, Law Office of Diane H. Gibson

2002 - 2008

Attorney and Partner, Ravreby, Gibson and Harris

1986 - 2001

Attorney and Partner, Ravreby, Shaner and Gibson

Associations

2015 - Present

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA STANDING COMMITTEE ON DISCIPLINE

Committee Member

2014 - 2015

Individual Chapter 11 Committee for the Southern District Bankruptcy Court

Committee Member

1993 - 2002

Northern San Diego County Bar Association

Co-Chair, Bankruptcy Section

Sample of Legal Cases

Chapter 11 Proceeding of BWO, Inc.

Confirmed and Completed Plan of Reorganization

MZ Negotiation of Second Mortgage

Lien settled and released

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Education

1986

University of San Diego School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

George Washington University

BA - Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs

Speaking Engagements

2020

San Diego Bankruptcy Forum - Continuing Legal Education

Small Business Reorganization Act, the CARES Act, and the Haven Act

2020

San Diego Bankruptcy Forum - Continuing Legal Education

The Small Business Reorganization Act: A Primer and Path for the Future

2018

Encinitas Community Resource Center

Consumer Debt and Bankruptcy Issues

2018

California Western School of Law, Community Law Project

Consumer Credit Issues and Personal Bankruptcy

2018

California Western School of Law

Bankruptcy Bingo

2017

California Western School of Law

Bankruptcy Basics and Alternatives to Bankruptcy

2016

California Western School of Law

Frequently Asked Questions About Bankruptcy

2015

California Western School of Law

Top 10 Things to Know About Bankruptcy

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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