
Susanna K. Gibbons, Employment Attorney in Raleigh, North Carolina
Over 45 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, Health Care, and Litigation · 4.9/5 rating from 2 verified client reviews
Leader, Employment Law Practice Group; Member, Management CommitteeatPoyner Spruill LLP
Raleigh, NC
Practicing employment in Raleigh since 1981.
- 45+
- Years practicing
- 4.9 ★
- 2 client reviews
- 1
- Bar admission
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Susanna K. Gibbons is a leader, employment law practice group; member, management committee based in Raleigh, NC. The practice focuses on Employment, Health Care, and Litigation. Susanna has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Poyner Spruill LLP. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
- Based in
- Raleigh, NC
- Experience
- over 45 years
- Known for
- Employment · Health Care · Litigation
- Handles Employment, Health Care, and Litigation matters from Raleigh, NC.
- Over 45 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Susanna K. Gibbons: Susanna K. Gibbons is a leader, employment law practice group; member, management committee based in Raleigh, NC. The practice focuses on Employment, Health Care, and Litigation. Susanna has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Poyner Spruill LLP. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Susanna's practice areas in Raleigh
Susanna concentrates on employment, health care, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Susanna handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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Litigation
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Employment cases in Raleigh, North Carolina
Susanna takes employment matters in Raleigh, North Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Susanna agrees to represent you.
Health Care cases in Raleigh, North Carolina
Susanna takes health care matters in Raleigh, North Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Susanna agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Raleigh, North Carolina
Susanna takes litigation matters in Raleigh, North Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Susanna agrees to represent you.
Biography
Susanna K. Gibbons, employment attorney serving Raleigh
Susanna K. Gibbons is a leader, employment law practice group; member, management committee based in Raleigh, NC. The practice focuses on Employment, Health Care, and Litigation. Susanna has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Poyner Spruill LLP. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 2 client reviews. Susanna works from Raleigh, North Carolina and takes on employment matters across the region.
Ms. Susanna K. Gibbons is a lawyer practicing employment law, health care, litigation. Susanna received a B.S. degree from Wake Forest University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years. Susanna practices at Poyner Spruill LLP in Raleigh, NC.
Susanna's approach to employment cases
Ms. Susanna K. Gibbons is a lawyer practicing employment law, health care, litigation. Susanna received a B.S. degree from Wake Forest University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years. Susanna practices at Poyner Spruill LLP in Raleigh, NC.
The kind of cases Susanna takes
Susanna reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, health care, and litigation matters in Raleigh and the surrounding North Carolina area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Susanna studied and practices
Wake Forest University
J.D. · 1981
Wake Forest University
B.S. · 1978
Jurisdictions
Susanna's state bar admissions
North Carolina
1981 · ACTIVE
Susanna studied at J.D. in Wake Forest University and B.S. in Wake Forest University.
Law school and academic background
Susanna completed J.D. in Wake Forest University and B.S. in Wake Forest University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Susanna runs in North Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Susanna's legal honors and published work
Susanna has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Susanna's professional memberships and bar associations
Wake County Bar Association
membership
Locations
Susanna K. Gibbons's office in Raleigh
Susanna's primary office is at 301 Fayetteville St., Ste. 1900, Raleigh, NC, 27601. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Susanna K. Gibbons — 4.9/5 rating from 2 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Susanna. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing employment attorneys in Raleigh.
4.9
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How to hire Susanna K. Gibbons — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Susanna usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Susanna charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Susanna's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Susanna will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Raleigh, North Carolina
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Susanna
Susanna discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Susanna confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Susanna's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Susanna K. Gibbons
How much does it cost to hire Susanna for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Susanna walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Susanna offer a free consultation?
Susanna charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Susanna's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Susanna's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in North Carolina typically take?
Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Susanna gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Susanna take my case if I'm outside Raleigh?
Susanna is licensed in North Carolina. Matters governed by North Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Susanna will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Susanna?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Susanna will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Susanna accepting new employment clients right now?
Susanna's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Employment attorneys serving Raleigh, Charlotte and Durham in North Carolina
Susanna handles employment matters throughout North Carolina. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified employment attorneys in that community.
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