Randy Gibson

Randy Gibson

Hughes Harper Gibson, LLC
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Mediator | Arbitrator | Insurance Claims Consultant
Founder, Hughes Harper Gibson, LLC | Serving Alabama,

Florida, and Multi-State Insurance Matters
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Randy Gibson is the founder of Hughes Harper Gibson, LLC and a professional mediator, arbitrator, and insurance claims consultant with more than 15 years of direct experience handling complex insurance disputes. His practice focuses on helping individuals, attorneys, and organizations resolve personal injury, property damage, and insurance-related conflicts through mediation, arbitration, and claims consulting.

Randy brings extensive industry insight gained during his career with American International Group (AIG), where he worked in claims handling, investigation, evaluation, subrogation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation support.
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Professional Overview

Randy’s background provides unique expertise in the internal processes insurance carriers use to investigate, evaluate, and resolve claims. This experience allows him to offer informed, practical dispute resolution services grounded in real-world insurance operations.

He currently provides mediation, arbitration, and consulting services involving:
- Insurance disputes
- Personal injury claims
- Property damage claims
- Bodily injury and liability matters
- Landlord-tenant disputes
- Wrongful death and catastrophic injury claims

He serves clients throughout Alabama and Florida and provides consulting support across multiple jurisdictions.
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Professional Background

Prior to founding Hughes Harper Gibson, LLC, Randy spent more than 15 years working in claims and dispute resolution roles within the insurance industry, including with AIG and other major insurance carriers.

His responsibilities included:
- Claims investigation and evaluation
- Liability analysis
- Subrogation handling
- Mediation and arbitration participation
- Litigation support and dispute resolution

This firsthand experience provides valuable insight into insurance carrier evaluation processes and settlement decision-making.
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Mediation Philosophy and Approach

Randy Gibson focuses on resolving disputes through informed, practical, and efficient processes. His approach emphasizes:
- Clear communication and transparency
- Neutral and balanced facilitation
- Practical resolution strategies informed by insurance industry experience
- Efficient settlement of disputes to reduce litigation risk and cost

His background makes him particularly well suited for mediating insurance, personal injury, and claims-related disputes.

Insurance and Claims Mediation

  • First-party and third-party insurance disputes
  • Bad faith insurance claims
  • Property damage claims
  • Bodily injury claims

Personal Injury and Liability Disputes

  • Motor vehicle accident claims
  • Wrongful death claims
  • Uninsured and underinsured motorist disputes
  • Liability and negligence claims

Arbitration and Claims Consulting

  • Insurance arbitration
  • Claims evaluation and dispute consulting
  • Subrogation disputes
  • Affirmative tenders

Landlord-Tenant and Civil Disputes

  • Eviction mediation
  • General civil mediation
  • Consumer disputes

Mediation and Dispute Resolution Certifications

  • Registered Mediator, Alabama State Court Mediator Roster (2021)
  • Mediation Process and Skills of Conflict Resolution Certification (2019)
  • Appellate Mediation Certification (2021)
  • Landlord-Tenant Mediation Certification (ACDR, 2021)
  • Divorce and Family Mediation Certification (2023)
  • Domestic Violence Mediation Certification (2023)

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice
  • Minor, Computer Science and Computer Information Technology
  • University of Alabama (2003)

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice
  • Minor, Computer Science and Computer Information Technology
  • University of Alabama (2003)

Mediation and Dispute Resolution Certifications

  • Registered Mediator, Alabama State Court Mediator Roster (2021)
  • Mediation Process and Skills of Conflict Resolution Certification (2019)
  • Appellate Mediation Certification (2021)
  • Landlord-Tenant Mediation Certification (ACDR, 2021)
  • Divorce and Family Mediation Certification (2023)
  • Domestic Violence Mediation Certification (2023)

Professional Associations

  • American Bar Association
  • American Arbitration Association
  • National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals, inducted 2024
  • Birmingham Bar Association
  • Birmingham Bar Association, ADR Section
  • Jefferson County District Court Mediation Program, Mediator Coordinator

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