MICHAEL T - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Case Manager
- Home Case Manager
Amanda is one of the case managers within ((Michael T. Gibson, P.A. (or) The Gibson Law Firm)). Amanda was born and raised in New York. Her family relocated to Florida where she graduated from University High School in Orlando in the year 2005.
Amanda first began her legal career in 2010 and has enjoyed growing and learning at the various firms she has been employed with. Her favorite part of her career, is the ability to help clients in need. Amanda was married in 2015 and is a proud mother of two. Amanda thoroughly enjoys shopping and spending time with her kids outdoors making beautiful memories.
Job Titles:
- Home Orlando Auto Accident Attorney
- Orlando Auto Accident Attorney
Amit Jhalli was born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It was there that he obtained his bachelor's degree in Law, along with a Minor in Economics from Carleton University. Jhalli moved to Orlando to attend Barry University, Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law in 2010.
Mr. Jhalli obtained his Juris Doctorate in 2013 and is admitted to practice law in the State of Florida. He has extensive knowledge in the area of personal injury, medical malpractice, and PIP litigation. He worked at personal injury firms in the Central Florida area where he perfected his skills at being an advocate for his clients.
Mr. Jhalli has handled many personal injury cases and has achieved favorable settlements for his clients. Furthermore, Mr. Jhalli has worked as an Associate Attorney at a National Mass Torts Firm located here in Central Florida, where he continued his successful representation of his clients.
Mr. Jhalli joined Michael T. Gibson, P.A. in April 2019. Mr. Jhalli recognizes that clients have many options when choosing a personal injury firm and knows the value the law firm of Michael T. Gibson, P.A. brings to clients through their experience, knowledge, and expertise in the accident claims process.
Mr. Jhalli prides himself on achieving the best possible outcome for his clients and guiding them throughout the entire process. Mr. Jhalli believes in putting the client first and he would be honored to represent you in your personal injury claim.
In his spare time, Amit Jhalli enjoys spending time with his wonderful wife and two dogs and watching sports.
Cyd was born and raised in Ponce, Puerto Rico. As a single mother, she resides with her 12-year-old son and her mother, both of whom she cares and does her best to provide for them.
She graduated from college in 2011 with a bachelor's degree in Science-Criminal Justice. Following her graduation, she began to pursue her dream of working within the field of law, where she started to work within the area of personal injury. She has over 11 years of experience providing support for the attorneys and working for the Plaintiff's side as a Case Manager and as a Litigation Paralegal. Her goal is to continue working and assisting in any way she can to assure that clients receive the best service at the end of their case.
Janet DeFabrizio was born on Long Island, New York and moved to Florida with her family during her teenage years. Ever since she was in the third grade, Mrs. DeFabrizio was excited and enthralled with the legal profession and always knew she would pursue a career in the legal field. While attending college, she worked for a Judge of workers' compensation, then moved to working for a Judge in the Circuit Court. Upon his retirement, Mrs. DeFabrizio sought employment in the private sector, where she felt her skills and knowledge would be better used to serve the general public.
She is married to a wonderful man. They have a son, a beautiful daughter-in-law and identical twin grandsons who set their hearts on fire. They are members of a Christian church in Oviedo and are in love with the Lord. Mr. DeFabrizio plays bass on the church worship team. When they are not with their children and grandchildren, you will most likely find Mr. and Mrs. DeFabrizio attending church, assisting with a church function or attending bible study.
Together with the skills and knowledge she has acquired, Mrs. DeFabrizio's love of family and love of God keep her focused on working diligently for our clients with empathy and compassion. It is one of Mrs. DeFabrizio's greatest pleasures to achieve successful outcomes for our clients.
Job Titles:
- Case Manager
- Home Case Manager
Job Titles:
- Director of Operations
- Home Director of Operations
Jennifer grew up in the Florida Keys. She spent her childhood years as a child actress and dancer onSabado Gigante, Jennifer Te Lo Explica, Belle Sing Me a Story,and even appeared in many print jobs. Jennifer later moved with her family to Celebration, Florida where she completed high school and then attended the University of Central Florida. While at UCF, Jennifer decided to commit her life to serving others and graduated with a degree in Political Science-Prelaw, with a minor in Women Studies and Sociology.
After graduation, Jennifer worked at a large Central Florida law firm for five years where she met Mike Gibson. Their courtship was much like a scene from a movie with a very happy-ending. The two are happily married and enjoy life with their son, Brady, daughter Emory and their extended family at Michael T. Gibson, PA.
Job Titles:
- Marketing Representative and Director of Community Relations and Outreach
Job Titles:
- Attorney Liaison & Marketing Director
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Attorney
- Home Associate Attorney
Ms. Romero was born and raised in Colombia before relocating to the United States with her family in 2009. At an early age, she discovered her passion for helping those in need and took part in various social events to give back to her community, which fueled her dream of becoming an advocate for those who could not defend themselves.
Pursuing this passion, Ms. Romero earned a B.A. in Political Science from Florida International University in Miami, and later moved to Orlando, Florida, to attend the Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law at Barry University, where she obtained her Juris Doctorate in May 2020.
Throughout her time in law school, Ms. Romero honed her skills by interning at a prominent Central Florida law firm, advocating for indigent clients at the Immigration Advance Clinic at Barry University, and serving as the Editor-in-Chief of the Environmental & Earth Law Journal, raising awareness about environmental protection through legal means. She also aided low-income families by offering tax preparation services through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, and was involved in numerous associations and programs that provided legal aid to the Central Florida community.
Ms. Romero joined Michael T. Gibson P.A. in September 2020 as a law clerk. She was admitted to practice law in the State of Florida in September 2021, and became an associate attorney working in pre-suit and litigation cases. She has been committed to zealously represent injured individuals involved in auto accidents, slip/trip and falls and other accidents resulting from the negligence of others. Ms. Romero is an active member of the Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida (HBACF) and the Orange County Bar Association, among other Associations in Florida.
With her vast life and professional experiences, coupled with her education, Ms. Romero has developed the necessary skills and values to represent plaintiffs in a wide range of legal matters. Her current focus is on assisting clients who have sustained personal injuries through no fault of their own. She is dedicated to providing her clients with the best possible experience by building strong lines of communication and trust. Ms. Romero is aware of the challenges and adjustments that follow an accident, and her goal is to help clients get their lives back on track.
Job Titles:
- Receptionist
- Home Receptionist
Job Titles:
- Auto Justice Attorney
- Home Orlando Auto Accident Attorney
- Lead Attorney & President
Mr. Gibson was born and raised in Clearwater, Florida. He is a proud graduate of Clearwater Central Catholic High School. Mr. Gibson moved to the Central Florida area to attend the University of Central Florida. Upon graduation from UCF, he attended law school at The Florida A&M University College of Law.
During law school, Mr. Gibson served on the Law Review and as the Head Teaching Assistant to the Academic Skills Program. He also served as a County Court Mediator and a Certified Legal intern for the Orange County Public Defender's Office, where he tried felony jury trials. Mr. Gibson graduated in the top 3% of his class.
Upon graduation, Mr. Gibson practiced with one of the largest personal injury firms in the Central Florida area. During that time, he has participated in over fifteen (15) jury trials, trying seven (7) cases to verdict himself. Included in these trials are verdicts of $4,000,000.00, $2,140,000.00, $325,000.00 and $180,000.00, respectfully. Over the course of his career, Mr. Gibson has obtained over $10,000,000.00 in cases involving auto accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, slip and falls, negligent security, pharmaceutical liability, products liability, and consumer litigation.
Mr. Gibson's practice is grounded in his family's experiences. Having had loved ones suffer serious injuries due to another's negligence, he has had the opportunity to sit where you sit in the legal process. He brings this experience along with his legal skills and training into every case he handles.
Mr. Gibson's practice is devoted to personal injury cases involving auto accidents, nursing home abuse claims, premises liability and slip and falls. He also represents consumers and individuals in insurance disputes of all types, with a focus on Auto Insurance related disputes. He is the author of several consumer guide books on and Florida Auto Insurance. Mr. Gibson frequently lectures on these topics throughout Central Florida. For your next injury accident, whether its a slip and fall or an Orlando car accident give Mr. Gibson a call and discuss your legal options.
Mr. Gibson is married to Jennefer-Martinez Gibson. They reside in Orlando with their son, Brady and daughter Emory.
Job Titles:
- Marketing Representative
- Home Marketing Representative
Job Titles:
- Office Administrator
- Home Office Administrator
Born and raised in Bally, Pennsylvania, Patricia Lopez has been a resident of Orlando, Florida since 1997. Ms. Lopez is a graduate of Florida Metropolitan University and holds an Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Florida Justice Association
- Partner and Lead Attorney
Born and raised in Central Florida, Todd Curtin has spent his entire career practicing law in courts throughout the State of Florida. Todd became a lawyer because he believed in the power of the legal system to improve peoples' lives and the community. This core belief motivates his legal practice and commitment to serving the citizens of Florida.
Todd deeply believes in delivering exceptional personal service to his clients is of utmost importance. Todd accomplishes this by providing his clients with timely communication, integrity, and creativity to their case. Todd understands there is no substitute for preparation and persistence in the practice of law. Todd's tenacious preparation and unwavering persistence ensure that his clients obtain full compensation for their injuries.
Todd graduated from the University of Central Florida with a bachelor's degree in Political Science and History. Post-graduation, Todd received his law degree from Florida A&M University College of Law. During law school, Todd competed in numerous state and national advocacy competitions which included: mock trial, negotiation, and moot court.
After law school, Todd worked for one of the largest personal injury firms in the country. He gained valuable experience trying cases to verdict and had the honor of representing hundreds of clients in depositions, mediations, and hearings throughout the state of Florida.
Since joining Michael T. Gibson P.A., Todd has continued to utilize these experiences, grow, and enhance these vital skills to guarantee his clients will receive exceptional personal service both in and out of the courtroom.
Todd is a proud member of the Florida Justice Association, American Association for Justice, Central Florida Trial Lawyers Association and National Association of Premise Liability Attorneys.
Todd understands the unease and hesitation which may follow an accident and recognizes that placing your trust in someone else's hands may be difficult. However, Todd asks you to be confident with his legal experience and persistence, in addition to the strong support of Michael T. Gibson, P.A. Todd is very excited to work for you and demonstrate that you made the best decision by putting your trust in him and our strong law firm.
When Todd is not in and out of the courtroom fighting for his clients, he cherishes the time he can spend with his wife, Maria, son, Jack and daughter, Savannah.
Job Titles:
- Case Manager
- Home Case Manager
- Member of a Motorcycle Club
Wanda was born in Puerto Rico and was raised in Rhode Island, where she graduated from Shea High School. In 2003, she relocated to Florida and achieved an Associate's Degree in Business Administration at Strayer University.
Wanda is a member of a Motorcycle Club that focuses on participating in charity events, community services and getting together with other clubs to show each other support when needed. This has become her extended family. She is also a proud mother of three beautiful children.
Job Titles:
- Intake Department Manager