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We are saddened to announce the passing of firm partner Monique Montgomery

Posted October 31, 2023

We are saddened to announce that Gibbs Travis’ firm partner Monique Montgomery passed away on October 28, 2023.

Robert L. Gibbs received the 2021 Ole Miss Law Alumnus of the Year Award

Posted July 26, 2021

The University of Mississippi Alumni Association is proud to honor Robert L. Gibbs as Ole Miss Law Alumnus of the Year.

Robert L. Gibbs is the 2021-2022 President of The Mississippi Bar

Posted July 26, 2021

Robert L. Gibbs of Jackson was sworn in as the 116th President of The Mississippi Bar during its 2021 Annual Business Session held on July 16, 2021.

Robert Gibbs will be Speaker for University of Mississippi School of Law 2021 Commencement

Posted April 28, 2021

Robert L. Gibbs will be the Speaker for the University of Mississippi School of Law 2021 Commencement, Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.

Jamie D. Travis elected to Mississippi Bar Board of Bar Commissioners

Posted February 11, 2020

Jamie D. Travis was elected to The Mississippi Bar Board of Bar Commissioners, Central District/Jackson.

Students can gain employment with Jackson Summer Youth Program

Posted May 02, 2018

Robert Gibbs of Gibbs Travis is quoted in a recent WAPT news article about the Summer Youth Program

Robert L. Gibbs is Guest Speaker for 100 Black Men of Canton Annual Scholarship Banquet

Posted September 06, 2017

Robert L. Gibbs will be the Guest Speaker for 100 Black Men of Canton Annual Scholarship Banquet on September 16, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.

Robert Gibbs named Mid-South 2016 Super Lawyers Top 50 Mississippi Attorney

Posted November 17, 2016

Robert Gibbs has been named one of Mid-South 2016 Super Lawyers Top 50 Mississippi Attorneys.

Gibbs will speak at Magnolia Bar Association’s 2016 Fall CLE Program

Posted November 17, 2016

Robert L. Gibbs will speak at the Magnolia Bar Association’s 2016 Fall CLE Program on Arbitration and Mediation.

U.S. News – Best Lawyers® releases 2017 “Best Law Firms” list

Posted November 15, 2016

WASHINGTON – November 1, 2016 – U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, for the seventh consecutive year, announce the “Best Law Firms” rankings.

Robert Gibbs to speak at upcoming seminar

Posted July 22, 2016

Robert Gibbs will be one of the speakers at the upcoming seminar "Hearsay, Email, Business Records and Social Media - in the Trenches!" on July 29th.

Defense Verdict in Humphreys County 18-Wheeler Accident Trial

Posted July 22, 2016

Robert L. Gibbs, who was representing the defendant in an 18-Wheeler Accident Trial, received a defense verdict after a two-week trial in Humphreys County.

Gibbs named 2016 Top 50 Super Lawyer

Posted January 13, 2016

Robert L. Gibbs named as one of the 2016 Mississippi Top 50 Lawyers by Super Lawyer.

Gibbs named Best Lawyers 2016

Posted January 13, 2016

Robert L. Gibbs was named the Best Lawyers 2016 Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants in Mississippi.

Jamie Travis will be Speaker for Deposition Academy Seminar

Posted February 24, 2015

Jamie Travis will be a Speaker for the Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association's Deposition Academy Seminar to be held on February 27, 2015.

Gibbs will be Speaker for Voir Dire and Jury Selection

Posted February 24, 2015

Robert L. Gibbs will be a Speaker for the National Business Institute's Voir Dire and Jury Selection Seminar to be held on June 4, 2015.

Gibbs receives Women’s Ministry of Word and Worship award

Posted February 24, 2015

Robert L. Gibbs has received the Award of Service and Excellence from The Women's Ministry of Word and Worship.

Robert Gibbs is current Lamar Order Chair

Posted February 24, 2015

Robert L. Gibbs is the current University of Mississippi School of Law Lamar Order Chair.

Gibbs appointed by governor as task force co-chair

Posted November 17, 2014

Robert L. Gibbs has been appointed by Governor Phil Bryant to serve as co-chair on a Task Force to look into contracts at the Mississippi Department of Corrections.

Gibbs named one of Top 50 by Super Lawyer

Posted November 17, 2014

Robert L. Gibbs named as one of the 2015 Mississippi Top 50 Lawyers by Super Lawyer.

Travis to serve as panelist for Fall CLE Program on Personal Injury Update

Posted November 17, 2014

Jamie D. Travis will serve as a Panelist at the Magnolia Bar Association, Inc.’s Fall CLE Program on Personal Injury Update: What’s Hot and What’s Not.

Mississippi Paralegal Association, Inc.

Posted November 12, 2013

Robert L. Gibbs was a speaker for the Mississippi Paralegal Association's 2013 Fall Seminar on the topic of Alternative Dispute Resolution.

Magnolia Bar Association’s 2013 Fall CLE

Posted November 12, 2013

Robert L. Gibbs will be a panelist for the Magnolia Bar Association's 2013 Fall CLE on the topic of Alternative Dispute Resolution.

Capital Area Bar Association 2013 Professionalism Award

Posted November 12, 2013

Robert L. Gibbs was awarded the Capital Area Bar Association 2013 Professionalism Award.

U.S. News. Best Lawyers’ Best Law Firm

Posted August 01, 2013

Once again, GibbsWhitwell has received a Tier 1 Ranking by U.S. News.  We will be listed in the 2014 Edition of U.S. NewsBest Lawyers’ Best Law Firm.

Prestigious Associates Join GibbsWhitwell PLLC

Posted April 20, 2013

Two of Jackson's most active and respected lawyers have joined forces with Robert L. Gibbs and Quentin Whitwell at their firm, GibbsWhitwell, PLLC in Jackson, MS.

Robert L. Gibbs to participate in upcoming conference

Posted April 20, 2013

Senior Partner Robert L. Gibbs will participate in the upcoming Asbestos Litigation Conference: A National Overview & Outlook, being held September 19-21 in San Francisco, CA at the Fairmont as a speaker on the panel entitled “Punitive Damages: Verdicts, Strategies & Issues.”

Lawyer departs to start own firm

Posted April 20, 2013

One of Jackson's most well-respected lawyers is leaving his partnership position at one of the area's most prominent firms to start his own practice. Robert L. Gibbs will join City Councilman Quentin Whitwell to form Gibbs Whitwell PLLC.

Gibbs Lead Attorney for Mississippi Redistricting Ruling

Posted April 20, 2013

On October 31, 2011, The U.S. Supreme Court affirmed the right of the State of Mississippi to redistrict itself in the 2012 session, following the MS State Constitution, which requires redistricting every ten years. Lead attorney for Hosemann’s team was Robert Gibbs, of GibbsWhitwell, LLC, in Jackson, MS.

Opening Day at GibbsWhitwell

Posted April 12, 2012

View the opening video at GibbsWhitwell.