Erica C. Gibbons

Erica Gibbons is special counsel in the Business Trial Practice Group and spends time in both the firm's Chicago and Houston offices. Before entering law practice, Erica gained valuable experience as a paralegal and legal assistant at a prominent litigation firm in Chicago.

Areas of Practice

Erica represents clients in a broad range of complex commercial and business litigation matters in state and federal courts, as well as in private arbitration. She has litigated cases across Texas, Arizona, California, and other jurisdictions, providing strategic counsel to clients involved in high-stakes disputes.

Erica has particular experience advocating for construction owners, general contractors, and design professionals in construction defect and delay cases. Her construction litigation practice covers matters involving multi-story residential high-rises, large apartment complexes, and major public improvement projects. In these cases, she regularly handles claims related to breach of contract, construction disputes, fraud, insurance defense, and other business torts across diverse industries.

A key member of multiple trial teams, Erica is actively involved in all phases of litigation—from initial investigation through trial and appeal. She routinely takes and defends depositions, prepares and analyzes expert reports, and helps shape overall case strategy. Erica is also committed to mentoring junior associates and guiding them through complex pre-trial and trial processes.

Erica brings substantial experience managing complex insurance matters. She is adept at preparing detailed insurance tower reports and regularly coordinates calls and communications among clients, counsel, and carriers to ensure ongoing alignment and effective defense strategies. Prior to joining Sheppard Mullin, Erica specialized in managed care litigation, representing payors in disputes with providers.

In addition, Erica is highly proficient in electronic discovery (eDiscovery) and skilled in overseeing and implementing large-scale document review projects, ensuring efficient and effective management of data-intensive matters.

Articles

Construction & Infrastructure Law Blog Posts

• "Texas Central Wins Authority to Take Land for High-Speed Rail System," September 27, 2022