About Jeff S.
Jeff S. Gibson is a partner at Wagner Reese, LLP, a prominent law firm with offices strategically located in Carmel, Indianapolis, Evansville, Fort Wayne, West Lafayette, and Champaign. With over 20 years of legal experience, Gibson has developed a robust practice focusing on medical, pharmaceutical, and sexual violence cases across the United States. His commitment to advocating for victims has positioned him as a leading attorney in these specialized fields. Born in Shelbyville, Indiana, Gibson laid the foundation for his legal career by earning a Bachelor of Arts from Indiana University in 1997.
He furthered his education at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, where he received his Juris Doctor in 2000. Shortly thereafter, on November 13, 2000, he was admitted to the Indiana State Bar, where he holds attorney number 22362-49. His license remains active and in good standing, reflecting his dedication to the legal profession. Gibson is not only licensed to practice in Indiana but also in several federal courts.
These include the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana, the Western District of Michigan, the Eastern District of Wisconsin, and the District of Colorado. His experience in these jurisdictions enhances his ability to navigate complex legal fields, particularly in high-stakes cases that require meticulous attention to detail. Throughout his career, Gibson has played a pivotal role in multiple steering committees for high-profile Multi-District Litigations (MDLs), such as the Talcum Powder and Valsartan cases. His work has involved representing victims of sexual violence, including Olympic athletes and survivors of clergy abuse, as well as patients from residential treatment facilities.
His practice areas encompass sexual abuse claims, product liability, defective drugs and medical devices, complex consumer litigation, and personal injury litigation—demonstrating his versatility and commitment to justice. In addition to his legal practice, Gibson is an active member of several professional associations, including the American Association for Justice, the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, the Indiana Bar Association, and the Indianapolis Bar Association. His contributions to the legal community have not gone unnoticed; he has been recognized as a Super Lawyer from 2014 to 2026 and was named to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list in 2010 and 2012-2013. Outside of his professional life, Gibson enjoys spending quality time with his family, attending his children's sporting events, and passionately supporting Indiana University athletics.
