How much does it cost to hire B. for a consumer case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. B. walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does B. offer a free consultation?

B. charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain B.'s office. Some consumer attorneys offer free consults — check B.'s current terms during booking.

How long do consumer cases in New York typically take?

Simple consumer matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. B. gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can B. take my case if I'm outside New York?

B. is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — B. will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with B.?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. B. will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is B. accepting new consumer clients right now?

B.'s intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

B. Keith Gibson, Consumer Attorney

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B. Keith Gibson is a partner based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Consumer, Entertainment, and General. B. has over 23 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Littleton Park Joyce Ughetta & Kelly LLP.

Based in: New York, NY
Experience: over 23 years
Known for: Consumer · Entertainment · General

Handles Consumer, Entertainment, and General matters from New York, NY.
Over 23 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

Areas of practice

B.'s practice areas in New York

B. concentrates on consumer, entertainment, general, insurance, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case B. handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Consumer cases in New York

B. takes consumer matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before B. agrees to represent you.

Entertainment cases in New York

B. takes entertainment matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before B. agrees to represent you.

General cases in New York

B. takes general matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before B. agrees to represent you.

Insurance cases in New York

B. takes insurance matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before B. agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in New York

B. takes litigation matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before B. agrees to represent you.

Biography

B. Keith Gibson, consumer attorney serving New York

B. Keith Gibson is a partner based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Consumer, Entertainment, and General. B. has over 23 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Littleton Park Joyce Ughetta & Kelly LLP. B. works from New York and takes on consumer matters across the region.

B. Keith Gibson’s practice focuses on the defense of products liability actions, mass tort matters, class actions and other complex litigation. Mr. Gibson has been involved in defending major U.S. and foreign corporations in actions brought in federal and state courts throughout the United States, at both the trial court and appellate levels. The actions in which he has been involved cover a wide variety of products, including high-performance fibers, electrical equipment, chemical products, construction equipment, and medical devices. These actions have involved novel legal theories, including the Alien Tort Statute, the False Claims Act, and the Foreign Sovereign Immunity Act, as well as issues of false and deceptive advertising, consumer fraud, and component part manufacturer liability. Mr. Gibson has defended companies in mass tort actions relating to the Holocaust, slavery reparations, the South African apartheid, and the 9/11 terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center.

Mr. Gibson has also counseled companies in managing crises and avoiding potential litigation. Additionally, he has advised companies on product liability issues of entities they have targeted for purchase or acquisition. Mr. Gibson has written numerous publications on various product liability and other complex litigation issues, including punitive damages, designer liability, expert evidence, and the Alien Tort Statute, among others.

Mr. Gibson has represented individuals pro bono before the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division and in a federal jury trial in the Eastern District of New York. He has also assisted in the drafting of amicus curiae briefs to the United States Supreme Court relating to constitutional issues surrounding punitive damage awards.

Keith Gibson is a member of the Products Liability section of the American Bar Association and the City Bar of New York. Prior to joining the firm, he spent twelve years at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP as a member of the firm’s Product Liability and Mass Tort practice group.

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Working with B. on a consumer matter

B. Keith Gibson’s practice focuses on the defense of products liability actions, mass tort matters, class actions and other complex litigation. Mr. Gibson has been involved in defending major U.S. and foreign corporations in actions brought in federal and state courts throughout the United States, at both the trial court and appellate levels. The actions in which he has been involved cover a wide…

Clients B. works with

B. reviews new inquiries case-by-case for consumer, entertainment, and general matters across New York.

Credentials

Credentials — where B. studied and practices

Duke University School of Law
J.D. · 2002
Texas Tech University
B.B.A. · 1997

Jurisdictions

B.'s state bar admissions

New York U.S. Distri
2003 · ACTIVE

B. studied at J.D. in Duke University School of Law and B.B.A. in Texas Tech University.

Law school and academic background

B. completed J.D. in Duke University School of Law and B.B.A. in Texas Tech University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice B. runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

B. Keith Gibson's office in New York

B.'s primary office is at 39 Broadway 29th Floor, New York, NY, 10006. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Littleton Park Joyce Ughetta & Kelly LLP

39 Broadway 29th Floor

New York, NY 10006

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Client feedback

Client reviews of B. Keith Gibson

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Hiring guide

How to hire B. Keith Gibson — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new consumer attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with B. usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

B. charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain B.'s office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; B. will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a consumer attorney in New York

A short list to run through before you commit: How many consumer matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for B.

B. discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in consumer practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every consumer matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. B. confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

B.'s office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many consumer practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about B. Keith Gibson

How much does it cost to hire B. for a consumer case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. B. walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does B. offer a free consultation?
B. charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain B.'s office. Some consumer attorneys offer free consults — check B.'s current terms during booking.
How long do consumer cases in New York typically take?
Simple consumer matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. B. gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can B. take my case if I'm outside New York?
B. is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — B. will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with B.?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. B. will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is B. accepting new consumer clients right now?
B.'s intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Community Q&A

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Areas served

Consumer attorneys serving Albany and Brooklyn in New York

B. handles consumer matters throughout New York. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified consumer attorneys in that community.

B. Keith Gibson, Consumer Attorney in New York

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