OUR FIRM
ABOUT US - Working For Personal Injury Victims
Attorney Catherine Gibson has tried cases against insurance companies and represents people who suffer physical and mental damages from car accidents, slip and falls and trucking accidents. She spends her time investigating claims and working every angle of the case to ensure that her clients who suffered serious injuries recover for the losses they have sustained. A personal injury affects more than just the individual, the whole family is impacted when a loved one is hurt.
Since the founding of the firm, we have helped thousands of families obtain justice and get paid what they deserve for their injuries. We know how an accident can not only injure your body but impact your ability to work. Our clients are not just a number, we know their names and their children’s names. We are committed to helping our clients get back to living their lives to the fullest. People choose our firm because we take the time to get to know our clients so we can explain with intimate detail the hardship they face when dealing with an injury. Please contact The Gibson Law Firm if you or a loved one was injured due to someone else's negligence. We have an office in the Atlanta area and New York City area. We look forward to meeting with you to evaluate your case. The personal injury consultation is free and confidential.
A Law Firm with a Personal Touch
We care about our clients. We take the time to get to know them and understand the unique challenges they face: whether it is a major surgery, a permanent disability or facing the possibility of losing their job because they are physically hurt. The staff and attorneys are good at what they do, and they care about people. Please call or visit our office and we will make you feel comfortable and, you will be treated with respect and courtesy, from the paralegals who greets you to our personal injury attorneys who will fight the insurance companies for you. We don’t let the insurance companies short change you. We fight for your rights and for your recovery.
OUR ATTORNEYS
The big insurance companies try to pay as little as possible to resolve your injury. The aggressive attorneys at The Gibson Law Firm are prepared to take them on for you and demand the maximum settlement you deserve.
We represent people who have been injured in car accidents, slip and falls, and trucking accidents and Georgia and families who have lost loved ones in wrongful deaths. Our legal professionals are dedicated to helping people obtain the financial settlement they deserve for their losses. Please contact our Atlanta office for a free and confidential consultation about your accident case. There is no obligation and you don't pay us unless you win.
Attorney Catherine Gibson
Founder and Managing Partner
Professional Experience
Ms. Gibson represents clients with small business incorporation and limited liability formation, the issuance of shares and membership units, formation of partnerships and drafting of partnership agreements, and formation of for profit and not-for-profit businesses. She also has experience with many areas of immigration including the naturalization process, work visas, temporary protected status, and marriage based residency petitions.
As a certified mediator for the State of Georgia, Ms. Gibson has extensive experience in mediating both general and civil matters and landlord-tenant matters.
While at Emory Law School, Ms. Gibson was awarded the Henry Quillian prize for outstanding achievement and distinction in Contracts and Commercial Law and the Harry L. and Elanore Raoul Green Scholarship. Prior to opening the Gibson Law Firm, LLC, she clerked for King & Spalding, LLP, and practiced commercial real estate law at Powell Goldstein, LLP prior to becoming managing partner at The Gibson Law Firm, LLC.
Practice Areas
- Practices in the areas of personal injury, residential and commercial real estate, business law, civil litigation and immigration. Her practice includes slip and falls, car accidents, trucking accidents, and wrongful death. She assists clients with loan modifications, zoning and land use, purchasers and sellers in acquisitions and disposition of residential and commercial properties and drafting of leases for landlords and tenants. She has experience in the representation of developers, investors, multi-unit housing.
Education
- Law School:
J.D. Emory University School of Law, 2004
Undergraduate:
B.S. Old Dominion University, 2001
Authored Works
- Book: Stop The Foreclosure, Save Your Home – Ten Steps to Snatching Your Home From Foreclosure
- Article: “Loan Modification Plan Doesn’t Reward Liars” Fulton County Daily Report, January 8, 2010
Memberships
- Georgia Trial Lawyer's Association
- Georgia Bar, Real Estate, Trial Section
- New York Bar
- New York Bar Association
- Supreme Court of Georgia
- Court of Appeals of Georgia
- United States District Court of Georgia
- 11th Circuit Court of Appeals
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
- Georgia Certified and Registered Mediator
Need Legal Assistance - Do You Have a Claim? For general inquiry and free personal injury case review, contact us at (404)733-6700
Meet our Team
Thecla M Thomas
Office ManagerKnown by all as Ms. T, serves as the Office Manager for The Gibson Law Firm. Her responsibility includes oversight of all administrative and business management aspects of the Firm. Ms. Johnson has over 30 years of administrative/management experience. Prior to joining the Firm, Ms. Thomas worked as a Manager with AT&T for over 25 years where she held multiple management positions. Prior to her retirement from AT&T in 2004, she was the Environment, Health & Safety Stakeholder Affairs Manager in which she served as the liaison to external nonprofit and congressional environmental groups in partnership with AT&T. Ms. Thomas is known for her outstanding culinary skills. She makes a “mean” quiche. She is an avid lover of jazz and proudly serves as a mentor to young adults whenever possible. She also enjoys spending time with friends and family and reading.
Julia Thornton
Senior ParalegalSenior Paralegal with The Gibson Law Firm, LLC. She works in all practice areas of the firm including Civil Litigation, Real Estate Transactions, Commercial Transactions, Personal Injury, Probate Matters and Immigration. Ms. Thornton is also a member of the GLF Emergency Mortgage Team, a team that specializes in foreclosure avoidance, loan modifications and loan workouts. She has over 20 years of property and casualty experience as an insurance adjuster where she adjusted claims in over 23 states for automobile and motorcycles accidents, homes, and commercial accidents. She is a member of the Georgia Association of Paralegals. Ms. Thornton is committed to working diligently with attorneys, staff, and other professionals to provide effective resolutions for our clients needs. She enjoys the arts, wine, reading, sports, music and traveling.
Teresa Carty
ParalegalWith over a decade of experience in the legal field, Teresa has diligently worked her way up from a receptionist to a paralegal. Throughout her journey, she has gained valuable expertise in various areas including real estate litigation, personal injury, immigration, civil litigation, probate, wills, and estate matters. Her extensive knowledge in these practice areas allows her to provide comprehensive and effective support to clients. She is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and ensuring the best possible outcomes for those she assists. As a paralegal, she strives to continue expanding her skills and staying updated with the latest developments in the legal industry. Additionally, she is familiar with both NY and GA law, which enables her to navigate the intricacies of these jurisdictions and provide informed guidance to clients.
Ortharine Williams
Financial AdministratorOrtharine Williams, affectionately known as Miss O, serves as the firm’s financial administrator. She focuses primarily on billing, accounts receivables, collections, and payroll. Secondary responsibilities include HOA collections, the preparation and issuance of retainer agreements, and drafting various financial documents and reports. Over the past thirty years, Ortharine has successfully served as an attorney, educator, financial and organizational specialist, event planner, facilitator, and international orator. Ms. Williams' expansive employment history and outgoing personality have afforded her many opportunities to encounter and work with people from uniquely diverse backgrounds. She is driven by a deep-seeded desire to serve and uplift others. Her most joyous role and fulfilling responsibility is that of licensed minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Jadinah Gustave
Of CounselJadinah is a Legal powerhouse supported by litigation success and regional/national scale recognition; adding value to businesses and individuals by providing ‘ready to execute’ counsel on a broad range of legal matters with an emphasis on business law, estate planning, and asset protection. Diverse proficiency in the practical application of laws, corporate governance, business practices, and financial operations. Verifiable experience leading teams and as part of interdisciplinary groups to devise and execute strategies that result in favorable outcomes for all parties involved. Cultivate enduring relationships across all levels and colleagues through honesty, integrity, and unwavering commitment to excellence. Unmatched big-picture perspective; adequately assessing all factors to deliver unmatched guidance to key stakeholders on strategies and courses of action. Admitted to the bar in Florida and Georgia.