About Robert
Robert Gibbs earned his J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 1984. The degree set him on a long path in Delaware’s legal community. Over the decades he has combined practice, bar activity and service on adjudicative bodies, building a steady professional presence rather than a public profile framed by headlines.
His work is rooted in Delaware. He is admitted to practice there and has remained active in the state’s legal institutions. Colleagues know him for steady participation in professional organizations and for taking on roles that intersect the practice and governance of law.
One of those roles is service on the Delaware Supreme Court’s Board on Professional Responsibility. He is a current member of the board, which reviews questions of lawyer conduct and helps shape the enforcement framework for professional ethics in the state. That appointment places him inside a process that touches both disciplinary proceedings and public trust in the bar.
Gibbs’s memberships extend beyond the boardroom. He belongs to the Terry-Carey American Inn of Court and the Sussex County Bar Association. He also maintains ties to the Maryland State Bar Association and the District of Columbia Bar Association. Those affiliations keep him connected to peers across multiple jurisdictions and to practice developments outside Delaware.
His career path has included courtroom work, client counseling and the quieter obligations that come with professional regulation. He has balanced case work with the duties of bar service, a combination that has kept him engaged in day-to-day practice while also contributing to rule development and oversight.
Gibbs practices at Morris James LLP. At the firm he applies his experience in matters that arise under Delaware law and in proceedings where professional responsibility is at issue. He handles filings, court appearances and client consultations that require familiarity with the rules and procedures of Delaware courts.
Outside formal roles, his long tenure in the profession positions him as a resource for newer practitioners who seek practical advice about practice in the state. He participates in the networks that support legal education and professional standards, and he brings that perspective back to client work.
His current practice centers on advising clients and handling matters in Delaware courts, alongside ongoing service on the Board on Professional Responsibility.
