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William T. Gibbs - Chicago, IL

33 North Dearborn Street21st Floor Chicago, IL 60602

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Updated: 07/20/2023

Chicago Aviation Litigation Lawyer

Overview

William T. Gibbs is a partner at the Chicago personal injury and medical malpractice law firm of Corboy & Demetrio and concentrates his practice on cases arising from railroad negligence, automobile collisions, participation in sports, unsafe pharmaceuticals or medical devices, construction negligence, medical negligence, premises liability, product liability and aviation litigation...

About William T. Gibbs

Practice Areas

  • Aviation Litigation
  • Construction Accidents
  • Medical Devices
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Personal Injury & Wrongful Death
  • Pharmaceutical Litigation
  • Premises Liability
  • Product Liability
  • Railroad Negligence & FELA
  • Sports Liability
  • Vehicular Accidents

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Partner

Qualifications

Bar Admissions

  • Illinois
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court District of Nebraska
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Illinois
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar

Other Affiliations

  • American Association for Justice
  • Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Product Liability & Insurance Law Committee, 2019 (Co-Chair)
  • Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Managers, 2017 - 2018
  • Chicago Bar Association, Civil Practice Committee, Tort Litigation Committee
  • National Trial Lawyers Association, Brain Injury Trial Lawyers Association, 2017 - 2018
  • Notre Dame Law Association
  • Fenwick Bar Association, 2005 - 2008 (Treasurer)

Education

  • Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago-Kent College of Law, Chicago, Illinois, 2004
    J.D.
    Honors: CALI, Excellence for the Future Award, Philosophy, 2004
    Honors: CALI, Excellence for the Future Award, Legal Writing, 2002
  • University of Portland, Portland, Oregon, 1999
    M.A.
  • University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana, 1997
    B.A.
    Honors: Defensive Back, Varsity Football Team

Past Positions

  • U.S. District Court Judge Susan Richard Nelson, Plaintiff Executive Committee

Pro Bono Activities

  • Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, Advisory Board Member
  • Mercy Home for Boys & Girls
  • The Mike Adamle Project, Rise Above, Advisory Board, 2018
  • Our Lady of Mercy Legal Clinic
  • Oz Park Baseball Association, Board Member
  • Ronald McDonald House

Classes and Seminars

  • “Illinois Evidence: The CSI Effect”, Illinois State Bar Association, Criminal and Civil Evidence Issues Seminar, 2008
  • “Motion Practice (615, 619, 1005)”, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Update & Review Seminar, October 13, 2008
  • “Confidentiality for Special Medical Records and Electronic Medical Records”, Lorman Medical Records Law Seminar, February 2, 2010
  • “Nuts & Bolts Seminar – The Trial of a Negligence Case”, MCLE, March 25, 2011
  • “Confidentiality for Special Medical Records and Electronic Medical Records”, Lorman Medical Records Law Seminar, August 2, 2011
  • Guest Lecturer, Elder Law, John Marshall Law School, November 7, 2011
  • “How Attorneys Find Experts”, Forensic Witness Association - Practice Development Conference, November 12, 2011
  • Topics on Litigation: The Anatomy of a Civil Case”, IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law, May 17, 2012
  • Speaker, CBA Sports Concussion Seminar, Chicago Bar Association, June 13, 2012
  • “Legal Issues after Brain Injury”, The Brain Injury Association of Illinois, Annual Educational Conference, October 26, 2012
  • “Medical Records Law”, Lorman Education Services Seminar, June 20, 2013
  • Guest Lecturer, Torts I, University of Notre Dame Law School, 2013
  • Guest Lecturer, Chicago-Kent College of Law, 2013
  • Guest Lecturer, University of Chicago School of Law, Sports and Entertainment Law Society, 2014
  • Trial Techniques for Every Stage of a Case, Chicago Bar Association, February 13, 2014
  • Use of Video for Settlement, Arbitration and Trial, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Settlements, Liens and Technology Seminar, April 5, 2014
  • Finding out About Jurors: Voir dire and background checks, Pincus Professional Education, Jury Selection: Learn How to Improve Your Jury Selection Skills Seminar, April 25, 2014
  • NFL/NCAA Concussion Litigation, Hot Topics in Sports Law, Valparaiso University Law School Sports Law Symposium, November 21, 2014
  • Jury Instructions – Dealing with Difficult Defense Counsel, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Trials Seminar, March 28, 2015
  • Guest Lecturer, University of Notre Dame Law School, National Football League and National Hockey League Players’ Concussion Injury Litigation, November 11, 2015
  • “Discovery Tailored to the Case – Taxi cab, Uber, trucking, boating, CTA, Metra, etc…”, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Education Fund, Nuts and Bolts of a Case Seminar, April 2, 2016
  • Litigating Brain Injury Cases, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Update & Review Seminar, October 22, 2016
  • The Law of Sports Brian Injuries, The Brain Injury Association of Illinois, Annual Educational Conference, October 28, 2016
  • Non-Economic Damages, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Education Fund Damages Seminar, March 31, 2017
  • NHL Litigation and Settled NFL Litigation, The Chicago Bar Association Municipal & Law Committee Meeting, May 18, 2017
  • Sports Concussions and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, The Society of Trial Lawyers, May 1, 2018

Achievements

Other Sources of Feedback About William T. Gibbs

Included on the 2024 Illinois list


Past Lists

  • 2023 Illinois Super Lawyers list
  • 2022 Illinois Super Lawyers list
  • 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers list
  • 2020 Illinois Super Lawyers list
  • 2019 Illinois Super Lawyers list
  • 2018 Illinois Super Lawyers list
  • 2017 Illinois Super Lawyers list
  • 2016 Illinois Super Lawyers list
  • 2015 Illinois Super Lawyers list
  • 2014 Illinois Super Lawyers list
  • 2013 Illinois Super Lawyers list
  • 2012 Illinois Super Lawyers list
  • 2011 Illinois Super Lawyers list
  • 2010 Illinois Super Lawyers list
  • 2009 Illinois Super Lawyers list

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Honors

  • "40 Illinois Attorneys Under Forty to Watch," Law Bulletin Publishing Company, 2009 - 2014
  • The Society of Trial Lawyers, 2018 - Present
  • Trial Excellence Award, Law Bulletin Publishing, Jury Verdict Reporter, 2017
  • Leading Lawyers, 2014 - Present
  • Illinois Super Lawyer, 2015 - Present
  • Top 25, The National Trial Lawyers, Brain Injury Trial Lawyers Association, 2017 - Present
  • Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers, 2014, 2019
  • Top 40 under 40, The National Trial Lawyers, 2013
  • Irish Legal 100, 2018 - Present
  • Illinois Super Lawyer Rising Star, 2009 - 2014

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Office Information

Address

33 North Dearborn Street21st Floor Chicago, IL 60602

Accepts Credit Cards

Yes

Publication

Articles

  • Move to Protect Student-Athletes, Such as Tagovailoa, Better for All, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, Volume 165, Number 231, 2019
    NCAA rules restrict student-athletes from earning money while attending college on scholarships. But, that tide is changing. The next generation of college athletes may be able to capitalize on their image and likeness while competing as students.
  • Khalil Mack’s Contract Success Turns NFL Labor Pact Inside Out, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, Volume 165, Number 185, 2019
    It was widely believed that a player had to play through his entire rookie contract before negotiating for the second contract that includes guarantees. But, Khalil Mack’s holdout began a new era in NFL contractual dealings.
  • Warriors in Line to Be Two-Time Losers If Durant Pursues Lawsuit, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, Volume 165, Number 147, 2019
    With Kevin Durant's injury, can he pursue a claim for damages against the Warriors and/or medical staff?
  • Referee Immunity to Blown Calls Remains Unsettled Area, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, Volume 165, Number 103, 2019
    The umpire, referee, linesman or line judge are often an unnoticed, yet integral component of the game, match or contest. It is only when an apparent error is made that a professional game official is even noticed in most sports contests.
  • Exploding Basketball Shoe Enough to Make Risk-Adverse Crowd Cringe, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, Volume 165, Number 65, 2019
    Zion Williamson, from Duke, exploded onto the college basketball scene. But, an exploding Nike shoe almost cut short his season. His shoe malfunctioned and ripped the upper part of the shoe from the sole triggering a knee injury.
  • 2018 Filled with Sports Legal Bouts; Just the Start?, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, 2019
  • As Time Goes on, Shady Dealings with NCAA Basketball Schools Grow, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, 2018
  • Coaching More Than X’s, O’s in #MeToo Times, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, 2018
  • Liability and Golf Generally Strangers in Court, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, 2018
  • Say it Ain’t So, Joe: Gambling 100 Years After Black Sox, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, 2018
  • Civil Action Against Lecherous Physician Still a Possibility, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, 2018
  • Lowly Gym Shoe May be Undoing of College Hoops, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, 2017
  • In Flag Fracas, Hernandez Falls Out of Focus, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, 2017
  • While O.J. Goes Free, the Story is Far from Over, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, 2017
  • While Cool and Refreshing, Water Sports Pose a Danger, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, 2017
  • Gym Class Liability Case Clarifies Immunity Claims, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, 2017
  • After Super Bowl Hoopla, CTE Clock Starts for Players, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, 2017
  • While Edison Couldn’t Dunk, Today’s Athletes Owe Him, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, 2016
  • Gary Bettman Appears to be in Denial on NHL, CTE, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, 2016
  • Gyms Don’t Get Free Ride with Liability Injuries, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, 2016
  • Curse of the Athlete: Painkillers Help but also Hurt, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, 2016
  • Willful and wanton conduct with kids gets clearer reading, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, 2016
  • NFL Concussion Deal Offers Hope to Affected Ex-Players, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, 2016
  • Brain concussions, CTE link becomes clearer every day, 2016
  • NFL Brain Damage Epidemic Continues, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, 2014
  • A Quick Guide to the Illinois Dead Man's Act, Illinois Bar Journal, 2008

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