Atty. John David Gibbs

Atty. John David Gibbs

John David Gibbs is a lawyer practicing business law, nonprofit and charitable organizations, corporate law and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.F.A. degree from Rhode Island School of Design in 1988, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Somerville Somerville 32 yrs experience 32 year
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About John David Gibbs at a glance

John David Gibbs is a Member based in Somerville, Massachusetts, practicing at Law Office of J. David Gibbs. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on business, ip, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1994). Educated at Boston University (J.D., 1994) and Rhode Island School of Design (B.F.A., 1988). Active member of Boston, Massachusetts and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Somerville, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John David Gibbs is a lawyer practicing business law, nonprofit and charitable organizations, corporate law and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.F.A. degree from Rhode Island School of Design in 1988, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • John practices at Law Office of J. David Gibbs in Somerville, MA

Practice Areas Explained

John David Gibbs's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John David Gibbs handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John David Gibbs is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

John David Gibbs is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Massachusetts →

Mergers & Acquisitions

John David Gibbs is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Somerville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John David Gibbs

Where is John David Gibbs's law office located?
John David Gibbs's law practice is located in Somerville, Massachusetts. The firm is Law Office of J. David Gibbs. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John David Gibbs handle?
John David Gibbs focuses on business, ip, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has John David Gibbs practiced law?
John David Gibbs has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did John David Gibbs go to law school?
John David Gibbs earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.F.A., 1988).
How can I contact John David Gibbs for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boston University
- 1994
B.F.A.
Rhode Island School of Design
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1994

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