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Kenneth C. Gibbs, Esq.

Arbitrator Mediator Special Master
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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About

With over 30 years of legal practice, Kenneth C. Gibbs has transitioned into a full-time neutral role, specializing in complex construction and commercial disputes. He has presided over hundreds of arbitrations and mediations involving high-stakes infrastructure, energy, and real estate projects. His background includes serving as a founding partner of a boutique construction law firm and acting as an advocate in significant domestic and international disputes before focusing exclusively on alternative dispute resolution.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Construction Energy & Environment Insurance Personal Injury & Torts Real Estate & Property

Professional Experience

Neutral
JAMS (Present)
Founding Partner
Gibbs
Giden
Locher
Turner & Senet LLP
Partner
Wickwire Gavin
P.C.
Associate
Agnew
Miller & Carlson

Publications Leadership

  • Co-author of 'California Construction Law'
  • Frequent lecturer for the American Bar Association Forum on the Construction Industry
  • Speaker at the West Coast Construction Superconference
  • Contributor to various JAMS publications on ADR strategies in construction
  • Former Chair of the Los Angeles County Bar Association Construction Law Subsection

Positioning Takeaways

A seasoned expert in construction law with a deep understanding of technical engineering and architectural issues. His extensive history as both a trial lawyer and a neutral makes him a preferred choice for large-scale infrastructure and commercial real estate disputes.

License & Certifications

  • State Bar of California
  • Admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court
  • Admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • Admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Northern
  • Central
  • and Southern Districts of California

Education

J.D.
University of California, Berkeley, School of Law
1974
A.B., magna cum laude
University of California, Berkeley
1971

Distinction

Consistently ranked as a top-tier construction mediator and arbitrator by Chambers USA and Who's Who Legal.

Reputation

He is widely regarded by legal professionals as a highly prepared and technically proficient neutral who excels at managing multi-party disputes and complex technical evidence. Peers often note his ability to facilitate settlements in seemingly intractable construction defect and delay claims.

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