Mr. Gibbons is an associate in our firm, bringing over 20 years of legal experience to our team. Originally from Chicago, he graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of Arts in economics in 1989. He then went to law school at Whittier College School of Law, where he received his JD in 1992. After graduation, Mr. Gibbons served as Assistant Counsel to Illinois Speaker of the House, Michael J. Madigan. He was subsequently admitted to practice in California in 2000 and then moved to South Florida, where he has been licensed to practice since 2001.
A Wealth of Insurance Defense Litigation Experience
Mr. Gibbons’ extensive knowledge, skill, and experience are a welcome addition to the Rubinton team. He handles cases in three of our core practice areas:
- Insurance coverage
- Commercial litigation
- Insurance defense
Mr. Gibbons is particularly experienced in defending against third-party liability claims arising from commercial general liability policies, claims involving automobile negligence, and defending claims brought against self-insured institutional entities, including municipalities and their related agencies.
A Track Record of Success
Mr. Gibbons brings a team-based approach to his cases, focused on delivering top-quality results. His tenacity and focus allow him to achieve remarkable outcomes for his clients, such as the following:
- He successfully argued a Rehearing on Defendant’s Motion for Reconsideration/Clarification on Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment in which the Circuit Court Judge in 11th Circuit reversed its prior ruling and found that the Limited Water Endorsement in the amount of $10,000.00 was applicable to his client’s claim.
- In a personal injury case where the plaintiff claimed C3-4 and C4-5 disc herniations and aggravation of a prior L4-5 and L5-S1 lumbar fusion, he was able to resolve the matter for less than the plaintiff’s claimed medical expenses despite the fact that the insured had admitted liability.
- He represented a former presidential advisor in securing outstanding royalties arising from a publishing agreement after the book was subsequently developed into a film that was featured on both Netflix and Hulu.
Passionate about Giving Back
Mr. Gibbons has a passion for helping people in his professional and personal life. Whether providing pro bono legal services for family and friends or volunteering with Legal Aid, he believes that his duty as an attorney is to help those in need.