Business Details
Trusted Legal Representation in Southern California
At Gibbs & Fuerst, we bring over 75 years of combined legal experience to clients in Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego counties. Our practice focuses on personal injury, employment law, and business litigation, with a commitment to delivering high-quality representation tailored to each client's needs. We combine the personalized attention of a small firm with the resources and expertise typically associated with larger legal practices. Our attorneys have worked collaboratively for more than two decades, leveraging our collective strengths to achieve optimal outcomes for every case.We prioritize transparency, keeping clients fully informed throughout the legal process while maintaining a steadfast focus on their best interests. Our team has successfully recovered millions for clients through settlements and trial verdicts, demonstrating our ability to navigate complex legal challenges effectively. We offer free initial consultations to help clients understand their legal options and develop strategic approaches to their cases.
Services
Personal Injury
Medical Malpractice
Vehicle Accidents
Business Litigation
Employment Law
Highlights and features
- Over 75 years of combined legal experience in Southern California courts
- Team-based approach combining multiple attorneys' expertise for each case
- Proven track record recovering millions for personal injury clients
- Free initial consultations with experienced legal professionals
- Specialized knowledge handling complex vehicle accident and medical malpractice cases
Services
Personal Injury
Our personal injury practice helps clients recover compensation for accidents caused by others' negligence. We handle car crashes, slip-and-falls, and workplace injuries throughout Southern California. With over 75 years of combined experience, our attorneys negotiate with insurance companies and litigate when necessary to secure economic and non-economic damages for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain suffering.
Medical Malpractice
We represent clients harmed by medical errors including surgical mistakes, misdiagnoses, and birth injuries. Our team understands the complexity of healthcare regulations and works with medical experts to prove negligence. We help families obtain compensation for additional medical treatment, long-term care costs, and emotional distress caused by substandard medical care in hospitals and clinics.
Vehicle Accidents
Our vehicle accident attorneys handle all types of motor vehicle collisions including car, truck, and motorcycle accidents. We investigate crash scenes, review police reports, and consult accident reconstruction experts to determine liability. We pursue claims covering vehicle repairs, medical treatment, lost income, and emotional trauma resulting from collisions caused by distracted or reckless drivers.
Business Litigation
We protect business interests in contract disputes, partnership disagreements, and commercial transactions. Our litigation team handles breach of contract cases, shareholder disputes, and business torts. We combine legal expertise with practical business understanding to resolve conflicts efficiently through negotiation, mediation, or trial when necessary to protect our clients' financial interests.
Employment Law
Our employment law practice addresses wage violations, discrimination claims, and wrongful termination cases. We help employees recover unpaid wages, overtime compensation, and damages for workplace harassment. We also assist employers with compliance issues, policy development, and defense against employment-related lawsuits while maintaining fair workplace practices.
People
Michael T. Gibbs
Managing Partner
Managing Partner with extensive trial experience in personal injury and business litigation. Former insurance defense attorney providing unique insights into claims evaluation and negotiation strategies.
Russell S. Fuerst
Partner
Partner specializing in medical malpractice and complex personal injury cases. Over 20 years of experience handling catastrophic injury claims and wrongful death lawsuits throughout Southern California.
Crystal A. Perez
Partner
Partner focusing on employment law and wage & hour disputes. Advocate for workers' rights with proven success in recovering unpaid compensation and challenging workplace discrimination.
Questions
What types of personal injury cases do you handle?
We handle car accidents, medical malpractice, slip-and-falls, workplace injuries, and catastrophic injury claims throughout Southern California.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations to discuss your legal options and case details with experienced attorneys.
How long do personal injury cases typically take?
Most cases resolve within one year through settlement negotiations, though complex litigation may take longer depending on court schedules.
What compensation can I recover for accident injuries?
You may claim medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, vehicle repairs, and future earning capacity losses under California law.
How do you prove medical malpractice?
We work with medical experts to demonstrate deviation from standard care practices that directly caused patient harm or death.
What if I share fault for an accident?
California's comparative fault system allows partial recovery reduced by your percentage of fault, even if you're 99% responsible.
