Tonya Gibbs

Prior to becoming an attorney, Ms. Gibbs worked in Human Resources for the Department of Defense. Ms. Gibbs has also worked in banking and with other financial institutions. Ms. Gibbs, briefly worked for a small general practice law firm in the District of Columbia and temporarily volunteered at Rappahannock Legal Services in Fredericksburg, VA. as a volunteer attorney. Ms. Gibbs has advocated for parents in child custody, child support, and visitation matters in the courtroom and behind the scenes; she has advocated for special education students in Individual Education Plan (I.E.P.) meetings with school officials; negotiated debt settlements with the Internal Revenue Service (I.R.S.); represented clients in hearings with the Virginia Employment Commission and assisted new businesses in the critical initial stages of laying the framework for their dreams. I would be honored to see how I can advocate for you!

Awards and Education

Attorney Gibbs was named one of the 10 Best Family Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction in Virginia by the American Institute of Family Attorneys in 2016. She was recognized by her graduating law school class with an Unsung Hero Award for overcoming difficulties and obstacles in law school. Ms. Gibbs was first licensed to practice law in December 2009. She is currently licensed to practice law in Virginia, New Jersey, and Florida. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from Pennsylvania State University and a Juris Doctor from the University of the District of Columbia, David A. Clarke School of Law.

Speaking Engagements

• 2015 – Business Start Up Boot Camp, University of Mary Washington Small Business Development Center

- Legal Structure and Ownership Agreements

• 2014 & 2015 – MARCORSYSCOM Small Business Training and Capability Briefing, Lunch & Learn

- “Understanding Non–Disclosure Agreements and Teaming Agreements.”

• Maranatha Contracting, Executive Business Series

- “Protecting Your Interest with Non–Disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements and Other Business Contracts.”

Memberships

• Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce (Formerly an Ambassador for the Chamber)

• Louisa Chamber of Commerce

• American Bar Association

• Virginia Women Attorneys Association (Fredericksburg Chapter)

• Fredericksburg Area Bar Association

• Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce (2016)