Frank C. Gibson

Partner

Frank has practiced law in Eugene for over 40 years. His experience and professional relationships are the foundation of what his clients value: the efficient achievement of their goals.

 

Contact Frank Gibson
(541) 686-9160
info@eugenelaw.com

 

Expertise
Business Law
Employment Law
Mediation
Nonprofit Law
Real Estate Law

Education
J.D., University of Oregon School of Law (1979)
B.A., University of California at Irvine (1976)

Languages
English

Staff
Cindy Vance

 

About Frank

Frank’s vast experience and decades-long career help him deal effectively with the many issues clients send his way. Having litigated complex commercial cases in state and federal courts, and guided clients through thorny business and real estate transactions, Frank has gained the insight to advise his business, nonprofit, and individual clients no matter what their needs require.

Frank has served human rights and social service organizations at the national, state, and local levels throughout his career. Frank has served the legal profession in a variety of ways, including as Past Chair of the Oregon State Bar Committee on Procedure and Practice and Past President of the Lane County Bar Association. Frank has been recognized with the Joseph M. Kosydar Award for Professionalism and Legal Acumen, the Andrew Clement Pro Bono Award, and he has received numerous statewide and local awards for his work with social service organizations. Although he was a barnstorming balloonist in his youth, Frank has now settled down to quieter pursuits, such as hiking, skiing, reading, and playing his blues harmonica–sometimes in accompaniment with the other musicians in the firm. Frank and his wife, Amy, have three sons, all grown and all pursuing their own dreams.

 

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More About Frank

Representative Cases

  • Business litigation (contract, employment, leases, trade secrets & other intellectual property, etc.)

  • Real estate litigation (specific enforcement, boundary and trespass, easements, etc.)

Publications & Presentations

  • “Law of Easements: Legal Issues and Practical Considerations in Oregon,” 2007, Professional Land Surveyors of Oregon

  • “ADA and FMLA:  Updates and Interplay,” 2014, Sterling Educational Services

  • “Ethical Issues and Conflicts in Litigation Practice,” 2015, Oregon Young Lawyers Division

Community Involvement

  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, member

  • Senior Law Service of Lane County Legal Aid, participating attorney

  • Eugene Gleemen (men’s singing club), board member

 

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Testimonials

 
Reviews

“I have been working with Frank Gibson at Hutchinson Cox for over three years. I am truly grateful for Frank's patience, his excellent verbal and written communication skills, and his sense of humor. His knowledge and experience have been invaluable in helping me to negotiate a very sticky family situation. I am pleased to recommend Frank to anyone needing assistance with Estate Administration challenges.”

– CT, client

“I am an attorney; Frank Gibson was recommended to me by numerous colleagues when I needed help with a real estate matter. Working with him was like a masterclass in how to practice law—he is emotionally intelligent, proved very knowledgeable about the area of law in question, and was respectful of my time. While he was not inexpensive, he was worth every penny I paid him. I can see why he is so highly regarded by other lawyers in the community.”

– Anna S., client

“Frank is the closest thing I can think of to my ‘ideal attorney.’ He is clear-headed and always open to negotiation. He has helped me stand up for myself and fight for what I believe in.”

– Wendy W., client

“I retained Mr. Gibson to obtain guardianship of a family member. He went above and beyond, and he kept me informed every step of the way. I highly recommend him, especially under highly stressful and emotional times a family may face when needing to obtain guardianship of an adult. All aspects were handled promptly and professionally.”

– Mary G., client

“We have been working with Frank for several years with two businesses. We rarely make a move without consulting him and have always felt that we’ve been in good hands. He has represented us well in several contract negotiations. He is responsive and completes projects quickly. We highly recommend him.”

– Anonymous, client

“Frank is a wonderful person AND a great lawyer. We met Frank under the worst possible circumstances. We had spent huge amounts of money with another attorney who claimed to be an expert and who repeatedly told us that our case was a ‘slam dunk.’ Then court hearings occurred, and they all went AGAINST us! We sought another opinion and chose Frank. He is the consummate professional, is honest, and is very knowledgeable.”

– Ray L., client