On Friday, January 9, 2026, The Florida Bar filed a formal complaint against attorney Marshal David Gibson for reciprocal discipline. The complaint, filed with the Supreme Court of Florida, stems from disciplinary action in Connecticut, where Gibson is also a member of the bar.
The case is entitled “The Florida Bar v. Marshal David Gibson,” with case no. 2025-00,248(2A).
The Connecticut Statewide Grievance Committee issued Gibson a reprimand. The reprimand was related to a fee dispute with a client, Peter I. Hyman, for whom Gibson had provided estate planning services over nearly two decades.
According to the complaint, Hyman hired Gibson in June 2021 to make minor changes to his estate plan. Gibson subsequently charged Hyman $3,500 for 4.25 hours of work, later applying a $1,750 discount. The invoice also included $24 in costs, bringing the total balance to $1,774, which Hyman paid. Hyman alleged the fee was excessive.
The Florida Bar’s complaint alleges that Gibson violated Rule 1.5 of the Connecticut Rules of Professional Conduct by charging an excessive fee without adequate notice or discussion of an hourly rate inconsistent with prior charges.
The complaint states:
“The Florida Bar respectfully requests that the respondent be appropriately disciplined in accordance with the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar and that the bar be awarded its costs under R. Regulating Fla. Bar 3-7.6(q).”
According to Avvo.com, Mr. Gibson is a tax attorney in New Haven, Connecticut. He attended Brooklyn Law School, graduating in 1969. He acquired his law license in Florida in 1975.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
