Atty. Richard Gibson

Atty. Richard Gibson

A shareholder at Monroe Moxness Berg, Rick represents and advises businesses, business owners and financial institutions. In addition to acting as general corporate counsel, Rick regularly assists clients in the negotiation and completion of business transactions including: Acquisitions Divestitures Equity investments Financing transactions General corporate Business controversies Entity formation Joint ventures For clients in need of business, tax and finance counsel, Rick has more than 20 years of experience in structuring, negotiating and documenting business, corporate finance and commerci

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Profile Summary

About Richard Gibson at a glance

Richard Gibson is a m&a attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Monroe Moxness Berg PA. Educated at University of Minnesota (J.D., 1985). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2026). Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

A shareholder at Monroe Moxness Berg, Rick represents and advises businesses, business owners and financial institutions. In addition to acting as general corporate counsel, Rick regularly assists clients in the negotiation and completion of business transactions including:

  • Acquisitions
  • Divestitures
  • Equity investments
  • Financing transactions
  • General corporate
  • Business controversies
  • Entity formation
  • Joint ventures

For clients in need of business, tax and finance counsel, Rick has more than 20 years of experience in structuring, negotiating and documenting business, corporate finance and commercial real estate transactions, including merger and acquisition and financing transactions involving senior debt, subordinated debt, secured indebtedness, private equity, venture capital, mezzanine and securitized financing. Rick’s tax practice focuses on tax planning and counsel to partnerships, corporations, individuals, flow-through entities and tax matters involving business and real estate transactions, business successions and tax controversies.

As a participant in the firm’s multi-unit and franchise finance practice, Rick speaks at business conferences and key industry events, and contributes to franchise finance industry publications. He was honored by Franchise Times as one of franchising’s top 125 “Legal Eagles” and is listed in The Best Lawyers in America® for mergers and acquisitions law. Rick has also been selected to the Minnesota Super Lawyers list in the area of mergers and acquisitions law.

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Gibson's Areas of Practice

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

Mergers & Acquisitions

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Minneapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota 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 Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Richard Gibson's law office located?
Richard Gibson's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Monroe Moxness Berg PA. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Gibson handle?
Richard Gibson focuses on m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
Where did Richard Gibson go to law school?
Richard Gibson earned their education at (J.D., 1985).
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What awards or recognition has Richard Gibson received?
Richard Gibson's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law.

Education

J.D.
University of Minnesota
- 1985

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19
- 2026

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