Lawyers Weekly

Founding date: 1987

Managing partner or chairman in charge: Daniel P. Gibson

Firm mission statement (250 words maximum): Gibson & Behman is a mid-sized regional law firm with nationwide capabilities. Since 1987, we have developed a reputation of excellence in litigating matters on behalf of insureds, insurers and self-insureds, as well as individuals and businesses, concerning an array of complex legal issues. In particular, we have achieved unprecedented success at trial in the defense of such clients in matters involving environmental, discrimination, workers’ compensation, immigration, liquor liability, premises liability, construction law, products liability defense, architectural/engineering liability, motor vehicle defense and all other areas of tort litigation. We have a dedicated, established commercial litigation and family law practice. Our proven track record in conjunction with our ability to analyze trends in the legal community yield confidence and assurance in our profession as zealous advocates for our clients. We strive to excel in all areas of our practice with client satisfaction, which is our paramount goal.

Important firm contacts (w/contact info) (10 max): Daniel P. Gibson President and Managing Director Scott R. Behman Partner

Marketing director (w/contact info): Jim Farrell, PR First, 2048 Washington St., Hanover, (781) 681-6616

No. of lawyers (Mass. only) (Male/Female): 22 (16 male; 6 female)

Total no. of lawyers (worldwide): 39

No. of equity partners (Mass. only) (Male/Female): 2 male; 0 female

New hires in 2006 (Mass. only) (Male/Female): 1 male; 1 female

Elevations in 2006 (Mass. only) (Male/Female): N/A

Departures in 2006 (Mass. only) (Male/Female): 1 male; 1 female

No. of "of counsel" lawyers (Mass. only): 4

No. of paralegals (Mass. only): 4

No. of all non-paralegal support staff (Mass. only): 13

Hourly billing rates: Rates vary and are set by client (insurance companies) billing guidelines

Gross revenue: N/R

Revenue per lawyer: N/R

Profit: N/R

Profit per partner: N/R

Profit Margin: N/R

Associates' starting salary as of fall 2006: Varies and negotiated at date of hire

Associates' starting salary as of Jan. 1, 2007: Varies and negotiated at date of hire

Annual billable hours expected of associates: 2,000

Total annual pro bono hours: 200+

Dress policy: Fridays-casual only

Areas of practice: Alcohol Beverage Law ;  Alternative Dispute Resolution ;  Automotive ;  Banking & Finance ;  Bankruptcy & Business Restructuring ;  Business / Corporate ;  Communications & Media ;  Construction ;  Criminal Defense ;  Energy / Environmental / Regulated Industry ;  Family & Probate / Domestic Relations ;  Financial Services / Institutions ;  Government Regulation & Affairs / Public ;  Projects / Municipal ;  Health Care / Life Sciences ;  Hotel & Restaurant ;  Immigration ;  Indian Law ;  Insurance ;  Intellectual Property ;  International Law / Trade ;  Labor, Employment & Employee Benefits ;  Litigation ;  Mergers & Acquisitions ;  Nonprofit Organizations ;  Personal Injury ;  Products & Premises Liability / General Tort Law ;  Professional Liability / Medical Malpractice ;  RICO Actions ;  Real Estate / Development / Land Use ;  Rental & Leasing Car Companies ;  Securities & Finance ;  Sexual Harassment ;  Sports & Entertainment ;  Tax / Benefits / ERISA ;  Transportation ;  Trusts & Estates ;  White Collar Criminal Defense ;  Workers' Compensation