Frost Brown Todd (FBT) and Gibbons have agreed to combine, with a planned effective date of Jan. 1, 2026. The new firm, to be named FBT Gibbons, is aimed at creating a mid-market legal powerhouse with approximately 800 attorneys across 25 offices nationwide.
FBT Gibbons will deliver expanded capabilities across practices with a broader geographic footprint extending from New York to California. The announcement follows a vote by both firms’ partnerships.
Robert Sartin, chairman of FBT, will serve as chairman of FBT Gibbons. Peter Torcicollo, managing director of Gibbons, and Adam Hall, CEO of FBT, will serve as co-managing partners of the combined firm.
“This combination is a transformational step for both firms, creating a best-in-class national platform with deeper resources,” Sartin said. “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 the markets that matter most.”
Torcicollo added, “Combining these firms supercharges our strategic ambitions and amplifies our impact from coast to coast. Clients will gain access to a more robust bench of industry-savvy attorneys and a nationwide presence that positions us as a formidable force in the legal landscape.”
Hall concluded, “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 excel. 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.”
FBT Gibbons will offer clients national litigation capabilities and a transactional platform with direct access to the country’s court systems and finance, energy, manufacturing and innovation centers.
