Veronica Reyes Gibson is an experienced litigator and trial lawyer who defends businesses, commercial entities, and individuals in personal injury litigation. With more than 15 years of courtroom experience in Texas state and federal courts, Veronica focuses her practice on premises liability, transportation accidents involving commercial vehicles, construction defect and construction site injury claims, and product liability matters. She handles cases through all phases of litigation, from early investigation and written discovery through dispositive motion practice, mediation, and trial.
Veronica has tried cases to verdict as first- and second-chair counsel and has prepared many others for trial. She also has a strong record of resolving claims before trial through dismissals, summary judgments, and favorable negotiated settlements.
Areas of Focus
Transportation & Commercial Vehicle Defense
Veronica defends trucking and logistics companies, vehicle leasing companies, businesses, and their employees in personal injury suits arising from motor vehicle accidents. She handles matters from early investigation through litigation, including disputes involving liability, causation, contributory negligence, mitigation of damages, and other defenses. She has secured favorable dispositive rulings on behalf of transportation clients, including summary judgment for a vehicle leasing company.
General Liability
Veronica represents apartment complexes, hotels, retailers, property owners, and other businesses in premises liability and general negligence claims. Her experience includes trip-and-fall matters, construction site injuries, and other personal injury claims arising from conditions on commercial and residential properties. She has secured dismissals and summary judgments on behalf of property owners, hotel operators, retailers, and other premises defendants.
Construction Defect
Veronica defends general contractors, subcontractors, specialty trades, and property owners in construction disputes involving alleged defects, breach of contract, negligence, and construction-related injuries. Her experience includes dispositive motion practice, mechanic’s and materialman’s lien disputes, and multiparty construction defect disputes. She has obtained favorable rulings for contractors in state courts.
- University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 2009)
- University of Texas at Austin (B.A. Biology and History, 2006)
- Texas
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
- Austin Bar Association
- Travis County Women Lawyers’ Association
- Spanish