Gibbs & Bruns LLP is a premier boutique firm specializing exclusively in high-stakes business and commercial litigation. The firm’s dual plaintiff and defense experience provides strategic depth, allowing it to handle complex, high-value disputes with a nuanced approach. Recognized for its precedent-setting work, the firm is particularly active in the energy sector, representing clients in major litigation matters. The Houston practice is co-led by Robin Gibbs, a seasoned trial lawyer with 50 years of experience handling significant commercial disputes, particularly in oil and gas. Kathy Patrick is a go-to trial counsel for Occidental Petroleum, known for her work on high-risk, high-value cases. Barrett Reasoner maintains a diverse trial docket, including substantial matters in energy and oil and gas, while Brian Ross brings broad trial experience, representing global energy companies, investors, and private clients. All referenced individuals are based in Houston.
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Témoignages
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- 'This firm really tries a lot of cases each year, and that informs their approach to any case in a highly beneficial way. Very few firms have lawyers with this level of trial experience. The lawyers are focused on trial from the beginning, though they are also attuned to dispositive motions to get rid of a case early on. The wisdom, judgment, and experience of the senior lawyers is incredible.'
- 'All of the lawyers are excellent, but I would single out Barrett Reasoner and Robin Gibbs. Reasoner is the perfect lawyer. He is a great trial lawyer, with great judgment, and great people skills. He is very smart and incredibly knowledgeable; I have complete trust in him. Gibbs is a legend, he is very creative and very tenacious, and he has trained a generation of lawyers. He grabs the heart of the case and pursues it relentlessly.'
- 'The Gibbs & Bruns team is the best. They are smart, strategic, and hardworking partners and associates. They offer better lawyers and better value than the large firms when it comes to oil and gas litigation.'
- 'Sam Cruse stands out from the pack. He excels at handling high-stakes environmental, royalty, and contract litigation. Opposing counsel respects him and knows that he "means business".'
Clients clés
- Occidental Petroleum
- Baker Botts LLP
- Winston & Strawn
- Waterbridge Operating LLC
- Anadarko
- Patriot Natural Gas LLC
- Mesquite Energy, Inc.
- Chevron Pipeline Company
- Kinder Morgan
- Carlton Energy Group LLC
Points forts
- Represented Occidental and Anadarko in a $70 million antitrust class action defense. Less than a week before a jury trial on liability was scheduled to begin, Occidental and Anadarko reached a very favorable agreement in principle with the Class representatives to settle the case.
- Achieved a favorable settlement of a $90M trade secret & patent defense matter involving SCADA systems for water disposal facilities for WaterBridge Resources, LLC.
- Representing Baker Botts in a malpractice defense involving a Gas Gathering Agreement (“GGA”); plaintiff seeks damages in excess of $500 million.
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Responsable de la pratique
Robin Gibbs; Kathy Patrick; Barrett Reasoner; Mike Absmeier; Ashley Kleber
Autres avocats clés
Brian Ross; Sam Cruse