Christie Hoffman Gibbons

Christie Hoffman Gibbons, Esq., is a Florida attorney who represents injured workers and clients in Defense Base Act and related injury matters. Her work focuses on contractors and civilians hurt while serving abroad, along with claims involving workers’ compensation and personal injury. She helps clients understand benefits, evidence, deadlines, and legal options. Her background in employment matters supports careful guidance for people facing medical, financial, and workplace challenges after serious harm.

Christie earned her J.D. from Harvard Law School, receiving the Dean’s Award for Community Leadership. She also studied at the University of Miami School of Law, where she received the Bruce J. Winick Award for Excellence. She earned her B.A. from Georgetown University and her MBA from the University of Florida. Her education supports strong research, advocacy, business analysis, and client counseling in complex claims, legal proceedings, and strategy planning.

Christie gained legal experience through federal judicial internships with the Southern District of Florida and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. She also completed government and clinic work involving the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office and Harvard Law School Transactional Law Clinic. Her service on the Harvard Business Law Review strengthened her writing, analysis, and advocacy in complex legal settings. International arbitration work improved her oral argument skills and persuasion.

Christie Hoffman Gibbons is admitted in Florida and remains active in the Broward Bar Association, Leadership Broward, and community organizations. Her recognitions include Lawyer of Distinction membership, human resources certifications, and law school honors for leadership and achievement. Through Defense Base Act representation and injury advocacy, she helps workers and families pursue benefits, accountability, and stability after injuries connected to dangerous work, overseas service, or serious accidents and recovery needs.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Attorneys Jo Ann Hoffman & Associates, P.A.
• Member, Lawyer of Distinction
• Member, Broward Bar Association

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• Harvard Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Florida
  Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Georgetown University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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