LOCAL Houston | The City Guide OCTOBER 2015 | Page 71

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Jason Gibson may not be your typical cookie-cutter lawyer. A trial attorney specializing in personal injury and wrongful death cases, he’s spent the
last 17 years building a highly successful practice in the Houston area. But
when he’s not in court pleading his case passionately, Jason finds himself
pursuing another passion of his: acting. “As long as I’ve been practicing
law, I’ve been acting,” Jason states with enthusiasm. When his law practice
took off, acting took a temporary backseat as he rose through the ranks in
his legal career. But roughly two years ago, a charity event here in town resparked his desire to pursue acting more seriously. Becoming fast friends
with Wilmer Valderrama, he credits the former That 70’s Show actor with
giving solid advice to him since he picked his acting back up.

his second gig quickly, a part in the feature film Misconduct. Currently in
post-production with Lionsgate Films, it’s set for a release date of February
26, 2016.

With his first feature film, BLUNT FORCE TRAUMA, out on October 6, Jason
points to his ability to network and meet the right people with helping land
a coveted spot. And with the initial big-picture role under his belt, he landed

With four more roles slated on the horizon, Jason Gibson keeps a busy
schedule. But he