Business Details
21 Years
experience
Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyers & Legal Solutions
Founded in 2005, The Gibson Law Firm has built a reputation for delivering aggressive, high-quality legal solutions to clients facing personal injury, real estate, immigration, and business law challenges. With offices in Atlanta and New York, our team prioritizes personalized service, taking the time to understand each client's unique circumstances and goals. Our attorneys bring decades of combined experience in both litigation and transactional matters, having recovered millions for clients while maintaining a steadfast commitment to ethical practice and client education.We operate on contingency in personal injury cases, ensuring accessibility to justice regardless of financial circumstances. Our practice combines big-firm expertise with small-firm attention, reflected in our track record of successful case outcomes and client testimonials praising our transparent communication and dedicated representation.
Services
Personal Injury
Slip and Fall
Trucking Accidents
Real Estate
Civil Litigation
Immigration
Wrongful Death
Loan Modifications
Foreclosure Avoidance
Business Law
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of experience in personal injury and legal services.
- Our team includes certified mediators with LEED accreditation.
- We provide free initial consultations and work on a contingency basis.
- Our firm has recovered millions for clients in personal injury cases.
- We maintain a personal approach, knowing clients' names and individual needs.
What people say
Aggressive attorneys
Personalized service
Recovered millions
Knowledgeable and experienced
Free consultation
Services
Personal Injury
We represent clients injured in car accidents, slip-and-falls, and trucking accidents, fighting for maximum compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain. Our contingency-based model ensures no upfront costs. With decades of experience negotiating with insurers, we secure settlements or litigate when necessary.
Wrongful Death
Our team supports families grieving loved ones lost to negligence, handling claims against responsible parties. We investigate liability, calculate damages, and pursue justice while clients focus on healing. Successful recoveries include $3.5M for negligent security-related fatalities.
Real Estate
We assist with residential/commercial transactions, foreclosures, and disputes. Services include loan modifications, zoning issues, and litigation for boundary disputes or contract breaches. Our expertise spans both developer needs and homeowner protections in Georgia and New York.
Immigration
We handle family-based green cards, work visas, asylum petitions, and deportation defense. Our practice includes resolving immigration consequences of criminal pleas and securing release for detained individuals. Certified mediators provide dispute resolution services.
Business Law
We advise on business formation, contracts, and litigation for corporations and LLCs. Services include partnership agreements, asset protection, and compliance strategies. Our attorneys combine transactional expertise with courtroom advocacy to protect client interests.
People
Catherine Gibson
Founder and Managing Partner
Emory-trained attorney with 20+ years of experience in personal injury, real estate, and business law. Recipient of Georgia's Most Influential Attorney award and Super Lawyer recognition. Authored 'Stop the Foreclosure, Save Your Home.'
Thecla M Thomas
Office Manager
Over 30 years of administrative leadership, including 25 years at AT&T in management roles. Oversees firm operations and is known for exceptional organizational skills and community mentorship.
Julia Thornton
Senior Paralegal
20+ years of legal experience across civil litigation, real estate, and immigration. Former insurance adjuster with expertise in claims across 23 states. Member of Georgia Association of Paralegals and emergency mortgage team.
Jadinah Gustave
Of Counsel
Experienced attorney specializing in business law, estate planning, and asset protection. Admitted in Florida and Georgia, with a focus on strategic counsel for corporate governance and complex legal matters.
Ortharine Williams
Financial Administrator
30-year financial specialist managing billing, payroll, and HOA collections. Former attorney and educator with a background in event planning and international speaking engagements.
Questions
What types of cases does The Gibson Law Firm handle?
We specialize in personal injury, wrongful death, real estate transactions/disputes, immigration, business law, and civil litigation. This includes car accidents, slip-and-falls, trucking accidents, and foreclosure avoidance.
Is the initial consultation free?
Yes, we offer free, confidential consultations for personal injury cases. Contact us at (404) 733-6700 to discuss your case with an experienced attorney.
Do you handle cases outside Atlanta?
Yes, we serve clients across Georgia and New York, with offices in Atlanta and New York City. Our team represents clients in both state and federal courts.
How are legal fees structured?
Personal injury cases are handled on contingency—you pay nothing unless we win. Other practice areas use transparent billing discussed during initial consultations.
What makes your firm different from others?
We combine big-firm expertise with small-firm attention, personally knowing clients' names and circumstances. Our attorneys have both plaintiff and insurance defense experience, giving strategic advantages in negotiations and litigation.
