Joseph Ashley Gibbs

Joseph Ashley Gibbs

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 47 years

Litigation Lawyer at Rancho Mirage, CA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Real Estate, Mediation

41-750 Rancho Las Palmas Drive, #B1, Rancho Mirage, CA

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Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Litigation 40%

Joseph Gibbs is an experienced civil trial lawyer who has represented clients in real estate, business, corporate, farming and construction litigation. 5000 matters.

48 years

40%
Real Estate 40%

5000 transactions

48 years

40%
Mediation 20%

Joseph Gibbs is a certified Mediator with the Riverside County Superior and Civil Courts and the Desert Bar Association Mediation Panel

48 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 47 years

State: California

Acquired: 1978

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Joseph A. Gibbs, Attorney at Law

41-750 Rancho Las Palmas Drive, #B1, Rancho Mirage, CA, 92270

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Joseph Ashley Gibbs's Reviews

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Posted by Joe | April 04, 2014 | Business

Couldn't have done it without him.

As for our cooperation Mr. Gibbs has managed all of our legal matters. We have been in business for 37 years and Mr. Gibbs has been our go to person for over 35 years. We consider his contributions to our business a large part of our success. He is also my partners and my personal attorney and hopefu...lly will represent us for many years to come. Honest, straight forward, fair and reliable. A person of integrity.

Posted by Poul | March 25, 2014

Evaluation of legal services performed by Joseph A Gibbs

It is our pleasure to recommend Joeph Gibbs to anyone seeking legal service. We have been clients of this Law Firm for more than 30 years and have always been very pleased with the expertice and immidiate attention to our problems.

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Joseph Ashley Gibbs's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Poelstra

Litigation lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Philip Klatchko

Litigation lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known and respected Joe for a long time. His skills in the courtroom are well known in the Coachella Valley and beyond."

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David Chapman

Business lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Joe for over 30 years. He is without a doubt one of the most talented, ethical and knowlegable lawyers I know. You simply can't find a better or more dedicated lawyer to handle your business affairs."

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Sean Swinford

Litigation lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I worked for Mr. Gibbs as an associate attorney for approximately two years. I can say without reservation that he is one of the finest and most knowledgeable civil litigation attorneys in southern California. His level of preparation and attention to detail are unmatched. Mr. Gibbs is the attorney I would recommend to anyone when everything is on the line, and only the best will do."

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Kimberly Lee

Litigation lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"When I think about the qualities I want in my attorney -- integrity, experience, intelligence, good judgment, technical expertise -- I immediately think of Joe Gibbs. Joe exemplifies all the best qualities of a strong litigation attorney who would zealously represent his clients' rights. Joe has my highest praise and recommendation."

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Shaun Murphy

Litigation lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Joe is an outstanding lawyer who provides his clients with superior service. He is smart, tough, and tenacious in his representation while remaining courteous and professional to all parties, their counsel, and the court. He is a consummate professional to whom I would refer friends without hesitation."

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Helene Koch

Litigation lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Highly skilled, intelligent and ethical attorney."

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Philip Klatchko

Business lawyer

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Linda Klatchko

Family lawyer

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Shaun Murphy

Litigation lawyer

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Helene Koch

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2012

Lawyer of the Year, Fury Investments

2011

Palm Springs Top Lawyers Award, Palm Springs Life Magazine

2010

Distinguished Founding Honoree, Riverside County Inns of Court

2009

Attorney Boss of the Year, Riverside County Desert Bar Association

1985

AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

1981

Honorable Distinction Service Award, Riverside County District Attorneys Office

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Mediator, Riverside County Superior and Municipal Court

1993 - Present

Owner, Joseph A. Gibbs & Associates

1985 - Present

Mediator, Desert Bar Association Mediation Panel

1982 - Present

Arbitrator and Judge Pro Tempore, Riverside County Superior Court

1986 - 1988

Chairman and Hearing Officer, Palm Desert Rent Review Commission

1981 - 1993

Attorney, Schlecht, Shevlin & Shoenberger

1978 - 1981

Deputy District Attorney, Riverside County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2013 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Western Growers Association

Member

2012 - Present

Legatus

Board Member

2011 - Present

California Cattleman's Association

Member

2011 - Present

YMCA of the Desert

Foundation Member

2011 - Present

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert

Board Member

2010 - Present

College of the Desert

Foundation Member

2010 - Present

Santa Maria Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Santa Barbara Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Wounded Warrior Project

Member

2003 - Present

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association

Member

2001 - Present

Ranchero Visitadores

Member

2000 - Present

The American Inns of Court

Master Instructor

2000 - Present

American Quarter Horse Association

Member

1988 - Present

Desert Bar Association

President

1986 - Present

Desert Bar Association

Trustees

1978 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1978 - Present

Riverside County Bar Association

Member

Riverside County District Attorney Advisory Board

Member

Palm Springs Trial Lawyers Association

Member

California Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

University PC vs West Coast Turf

Confidential Settlement

GAF vs Easton Trust

Confidential Settlement

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Education

2009

Pepperdine University School of Law Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution

1977

Western State College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1974

University of San Diego

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

Loyola University Chicago

Speaking Engagements

2014

Desert Bar Association Seminar

Continuing Legal Education

2011

YMCA Annual Gala

Charitable Donations/Cause & Effects

Publications

2004

Palm Springs Life A History of Long-Term Relationships

Languages

Spanish

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