Key Takeaways
- • FBT Gibbons, the 800-attorney national firm formed by the January 1, 2026 merger of Frost Brown Todd and Gibbons P.C., has added Herb "JR" Moore as a partner in its Private Equity & Venture practice group at the Newark office.
- • The addition of Moore strengthens FBT Gibbons' capabilities in private equity and venture capital advisory services, reinforcing the firm's mid-market focus across its 25 offices nationwide.
- • The hire represents continued talent acquisition and geographic expansion by FBT Gibbons following its recent merger, including the establishment of a new Naples, Florida office and strategic growth in key practice areas.
Summary
FBT Gibbons LLP, the newly formed national legal powerhouse created through the January 1, 2026 merger of Cincinnati-based Frost Brown Todd LLP and New Jersey-based Gibbons P.C., has expanded its Private Equity & Venture practice group with the addition of Herb "JR" Moore as a partner in the Newark office. The move reflects the firm's deliberate strategy to strengthen capabilities in high-demand practice areas following the combination that created an 800-attorney organization operating across 25 offices.
Moore's appointment to the Newark office underscores FBT Gibbons' continued investment in talent acquisition and market positioning within the private equity and venture capital sectors. This addition comes as the firm executes a broader growth strategy that includes geographic expansion—the firm recently opened a new office in Naples, Florida—and targeted capability-building aligned with client needs in key industries including energy, finance, manufacturing, and life sciences.
The timing of this partnership addition demonstrates the merged firm's confidence in its market position and its ability to attract senior-level talent to support mid-market clients across the United States. By fortifying its Private Equity & Venture practice, FBT Gibbons is positioning itself to serve growth-oriented clients ranging from startups to mid-sized businesses seeking sophisticated legal counsel on complex transactions and corporate finance matters.
Moore's appointment to the Newark office underscores FBT Gibbons' continued investment in talent acquisition and market positioning within the private equity and venture capital sectors. This addition comes as the firm executes a broader growth strategy that includes geographic expansion—the firm recently opened a new office in Naples, Florida—and targeted capability-building aligned with client needs in key industries including energy, finance, manufacturing, and life sciences.
The timing of this partnership addition demonstrates the merged firm's confidence in its market position and its ability to attract senior-level talent to support mid-market clients across the United States. By fortifying its Private Equity & Venture practice, FBT Gibbons is positioning itself to serve growth-oriented clients ranging from startups to mid-sized businesses seeking sophisticated legal counsel on complex transactions and corporate finance matters.
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