Newark-based FBT Gibbons LLP announced that Frost Brown Todd LLP (FBT) and Gibbons P.C. have finalized their combination, effective Jan. 1, 2026.
This transformational combination creates a mid-market legal powerhouse, with approximately 800 attorneys across 25 offices, serving clients from Fortune 500 companies to high-growth and mid-market businesses.
In October 2025, Gibbons P.C. and Frost Brown Todd LLP agreed to combine. The announcement was made after a vote by both firms.
“Today marks an important step forward as we launch FBT Gibbons,” said Robert Sartin, chairman of FBT Gibbons. “This combination is the result of rigorous analysis and shared planning to build something that serves our clients for decades to come.
“By bringing together two firms with complementary strengths, coast-to-coast reach and deep industry knowledge, we’ve created a national mid-market platform capable of handling our clients’ most complex challenges.”
FBT Gibbons offers expanded depth and reach across practices, from enhanced national litigation capabilities to a robust transactional platform with direct access to the country’s leading finance, energy, manufacturing and innovation centers and court systems.
The new firm’s geographic footprint extends from New York to California and everywhere in between. The combination leverages the strengths of both legacy firms to deliver unparalleled client service and value in the markets and industries that matter most.
“So many people across both firms contributed to making this launch seamless, and I’m deeply appreciative of their work,” said Peter Torcicollo, co-managing partner of FBT Gibbons.
“Their dedication has allowed FBT Gibbons to start from day one as a unified firm with expanded capabilities and a clear vision. I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished together and confident in the opportunities this platform creates for our clients.”
“Combining two complex and vibrant law firms on an accelerated timeline is no small undertaking,” said Adam Hall, co-managing partner of FBT Gibbons. “The success of this effort reflects the focus of both teams and the operational readiness we’ve built over the past several months.
“With FBT Gibbons, we now have the scale to keep investing in top talent, innovative technology and the systems that drive efficiency and value for clients.”
As a result of the combination, FBT Gibbons is launching a new Life Sciences industry team led by David E. De Lorenzi that leverages the combined experience of both legacy firms.
The team brings depth in handling complex M&A transactions, litigation and compliance matters, along with experience in middle-market transactions and litigation for established and emerging life sciences companies in areas including intellectual property, licensing and due diligence, as well as high-stakes product liability matters.
FBT Gibbons also expands its white collar and investigations group, led by Ricardo Solano Jr., building on the litigation synergies driven by the combination.
