Ralph T. Gibson
ralph@batemangibson.com
Equity Partner
901-843-2466 (direct)
901 236-0193 (main)
901-525-8466 (facsimile)
Practice Areas:
- Personal Injury
- Criminal Law
- DUI / DWI
- Divorce and Family Law
- Employment Law
- Railroad Law
- Commercial and Business
Admitted to Practice:
- Tennessee, 1991
- United States Supreme Court
- United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- United States District Courts in Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi
Professional Affiliations:
- American, Tennessee, and Memphis Bar Association
- National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel of America
- Martindale-Hubbell
Speaking Engagements/Community:
- National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel: What Constitutes an Adverse Employment Action?
- Defending Grade Crossing Vegetation Claims
- Guest Legal Analyst on the Mike Fleming Show, WREC 600 AM
- Mock Trial Coach (Memphis University School)
Education:
- University of Tennessee, B.A., 1988
- University of Tennessee Law School, J.D., 1991 (Editor, Tennessee Law Review)
Mr. Gibson has significant trial experience both on the state and federal level. His efficiency in the courtroom puts him in a position to obtain successful settlements for his clients, often, without the expense of going to trial. Whether the issue involves individuals or corporations, opposing counsel understands the ramifications when facing an experienced litigator like Mr. Gibson. He is among an elite group of lawyers who have tried cases reaching the U.S. Supreme Court. His focus is to first help clients evaluate and assess their goals and then to utilize his legal expertise, whether it calls for effective written and spoken negotiations, mediation, or aggressive litigation, to obtain the most ideal long-term resolution.
