Nikki Hurst Gibson

Nikki Hurst Gibson

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2017
Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Finance Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Finance Law
Nikki Hurst Gibson
Nikki Hurst Gibson
Austin, TX
Works at
Dickinson Wright PLLC

174 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

A member in Dickinson Wright’s Austin office, Nikki Gibson is dedicated to helping clients achieve their goals in commercial transactions and real estate projects. Whether you’re involved in multifamily and affordable housing, industrial, or hospitality projects, Nikki works closely with you to create deal structures that balance business and legal needs, ensuring your projects reach their full potential.

Nikki provides hands-on support in structuring, drafting, and negotiating all aspects of commercial lending transactions. She assists both financial institutions and borrowers with:

  • Senior and subordinated debt financings
  • Syndicated loans
  • Accounts receivable, inventory, and equipment-secured loan transactions
  • Securities as collateral
  • Real estate transactions

With a collaborative approach, Nikki helps clients develop creative and effective commercial finance deals. She represents developers, private equity funds, and property owners across the Southwest and Southeast, including Texas, Oklahoma, Florida, and Georgia. Recent successes include affordable housing projects, senior and behavioral health facilities, and phased-development industrial projects at Dallas Fort Worth Airport.

Recognized by Chamber’s attorney directory for “Banking and Finance” in Texas, Nikki leverages her experience in handling deals exceeding $100 million in value to manage high-stakes transactions with confidence and precision. Her experience as in-house legal counsel for a prominent U.S. bank gives her unique insights into the operations and concerns of financial lending institutions, ensuring you receive knowledgeable and practical guidance.

Works at
Dickinson Wright PLLC

174 Best Lawyers awards

Dickinson Wright PLLC logo

Locations

Education

  • Southern Methodist University, J.D., graduated 1985

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Commercial Finance Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Commercial Finance Law, Dallas/Fort Worth (2022)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Finance Law

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