Atty. Michael R. Gibson
For over twenty years, Mr. Gibson has represented numerous types of clients, small and large, local and international, in all types of commercial disputes.
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About Michael R. Gibson at a glance
Michael R. Gibson is a real estate, construction, and estate litigation attorney based in San Diego, California, practicing at Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP. Educated at University of San Diego (J.D., 1998). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- For over twenty years, Mr. Gibson has represented numerous types of clients, small and large, local and international, in all types of commercial disputes
- Mr. Gibson’s direct approach as a business litigator and advisor has delivered successful results in commercial, construction and real estate disputes
- His balanced practice includes representation of local, national and international companies, as well as individuals
- Previously, he co-chaired the San Diego County Bar Association’s Construction Law Section and is a frequent speaker on new developments in the law and risk management
- Mr. Gibson treats each client and case as unique and believes that “one size does not fit all.” He gives each case individual analysis and attention, and delivers solutions based on the distinctive aspects and details of the situation
- Outside of the courtroom, Mr. Gibson assists clients with their construction and real estate contracts, and provides advice and counsel on risk management and liability prevention
- With each matter, his goal is to partner with his clients to achieve efficient, effective, and economical solutions and results
- Moreover, Mr. Gibson utilizes his over two decades of litigation experience and training when serving as a mediator helping parties find solutions to their disputes
- With each mediation, he works tirelessly with the parties to exhaust all efforts to achieve resolution
- When not in the office or court, Mr. Gibson devotes time coaching baseball with Mid-City Little League (President, 2017-2019) and as a board member for GLD Housing, Inc., a San Diego non-profit, which oversees several low-income senior housing developments in San Diego
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Michael R. Gibson's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael R. Gibson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Michael R. Gibson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →
Michael R. Gibson is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in California →
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Diego are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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