Law Firms Gibbons and Frost Brown Todd Form FBT Gibbons

On Oct 8, 2025

The Newark-based law firm of Gibbons P.C. (with additional offices in New York, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Florida and Washigton, D.C.) and national firm Frost Brown Todd LLP (FBT – with 18 locations throughout the country) have agreed to combine, with a planned effective date of January 1, 2026. The new firm, to be named FBT Gibbons LLP, will create a mid-market legal powerhouse with approximately 800 attorneys across 25 offices nationwide. The announcement follows a vote by both firms.

The combined firm is expected to deliver expanded capabilities across practices, with richer industry insights and a broader geographic footprint extending from New York to California.

Peter Torcicollo, managing director of Gibbons, and Adam Hall, CEO of FBT, will serve as co-managing partners of the combined firm. Robert Sartin, chairman of FBT, will serve as chairman of FBT Gibbons.

“This combination is a transformational step for both firms, creating a best-in-class national platform with deeper resources,” said Sartin. “Gibbons shares our commitment to clients and community, with a focus on delivering exceptional legal counsel and fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. Together, we will be even better positioned to partner with clients and grow in key markets.”

Torcicollo added, “Combining these firms supercharges our strategic ambitions and amplifies our impact from coast to coast. Clients will gain access to a deeper bench of industry-savvy attorneys and a nationwide presence that positions us as a formidable force in the legal landscape.”

“This combination gives us the scale to continue investing in the talent, technology, and systems needed to deliver exceptional service, while creating a stronger platform to attract and retain top talent in the markets where both firms thrive,” said Hall. “We’re bringing together two highly respected institutions with complementary strengths and shared values to create something truly exceptional for our people and our clients.”

According to a press release, Gibbons’s Northeast footprint and strong reputation in litigation — in areas including Business & Commercial, Labor & Employment, Products Liability, Environmental, White Collar/Investigations, Class Action Defense, and Life Sciences — will bolster support for some of FBT’s national clients. The combination is also expected to leverage both firms’ strengths to drive growth in corporate and transactional work in New York and beyond.

Founded in 1926, Gibbons P.C. will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026. The firm was established by Andrew B. Crummy in Newark, where it remains proudly headquartered. In 1950, John J. Gibbons joined the firm, later lending his name to the firm’s legacy of legal excellence.

Frost Brown Todd serves some of America’s leading corporations — including more than half of the Fortune 100, as well as emerging companies — and traces its roots to the 1919 founding of Frost & Jacobs in Cincinnati. FBT is known for its deep industry knowledge, collaborative culture, and commitment to client success.

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