Litigation: General Commercial
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About
Provided by Gibbs & Bruns LLP
Staying true to its original firm model since 1983, Gibbs & Bruns lawyers focus their practice on complex commercial litigation disputes for both plaintiffs and defendants. High-stakes and huge-exposure matters are the firm’s forte, although we handle all manner of small- and medium-sized disputes for a variety of clients. Over the years, our work with clients has provided significant exposure to the banking, financial services, energy, technology, insurance, health care, and construction industry sectors. Yet, the firm itself has remained boutique-sized, earning a reputation for an “incredibly consistent array of talent,” and a “leaner and more effective approach to complex litigation.” (Chambers USA).
Chambers Review
Gibbs & Bruns LLP provides superbly accomplished representation on both sides of the docket in a range of headline commercial disputes. The firm has particular expertise in the securities and energy arenas, with additional capability in relation to environmental litigation. It possesses an impressive client list including industry giants, as well as small and midsized companies across numerous sectors. The group is particularly noted for its representation of clients in the banking and finance, energy and technology sectors.
Work Highlights
- Gibbs & Bruns LLP continues to represent a group of merchants including Target in a series of class actions and individual antitrust complaints alleging violation of federal antitrust laws by imposing supracompetitive interchange fees on merchants accepting Visa and Mastercard payment cards.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm is very knowledgeable and professional."
"Gibbs & Bruns is a exceptional, a real standout."
"Gibbs & Bruns approaches cases in a very efficient way. They staff with the correct amount of people, they understand what we are really looking for and the client service is second to none of all the firms I work with."
"The firm is very knowledgeable and professional."
"Gibbs & Bruns is a exceptional, a real standout."
"Gibbs & Bruns approaches cases in a very efficient way. They staff with the correct amount of people, they understand what we are really looking for and the client service is second to none of all the firms I work with."
Notable Practitioners
Kathy Patrick is often called upon to handle the most complex commercial disputes, and is especially accomplished in securities litigation.
"Kathy is a star. We really respect her."
"She is a well-regarded, very good and aggressive litigator."
Barrett Reasoner is vastly experienced in handling business-critical disputes, including a particular emphasis on representing energy companies. He is widely praised for his considerable trial skill.
"Barrett prepares very well. He relates with juries, takes a difficult topic and makes it easy for a jury to understand."
"Barrett is incredibly talented. He is a very good trial lawyer, understands exactly the result we want and is ruthless in his approach."
"He is effective in resolving matters and I enjoy working with him. He is critical in helping us reach favorable resolutions."
Robin Gibbs is a leading trial lawyer who deftly handles a wide array of commercial disputes, with noted specialty in representing energy and natural resources companies.
"Robin is one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with. He is a great orator, briefer and writer. The more we can get him involved the happier we are."
"He is the dean of the litigation Bar in Houston. He is world-renowned and top-class."
"He is a legend of the Bar."
Ayesha Najam has a growing reputation for her adept handling of a broad array of commercial disputes, including matters in the energy, construction and real estate sectors.
Houston-based David Sheeren is developing an impressive securities practice, which sees him often representing investors in civil securities litigation.
"David is detail-oriented and does a good job of laying out the various facts in a way that are understandable. He is affable, calm and isn't going to get riled up."
Ashley McKeand Kleber is a strong performer across a breadth of commercial disputes, with notable experience in energy and finance disputes.
Sam Cruse is an experienced litigator who works on securities, trade secrets and contract breach cases alongside his substantial oil and gas litigation experience.
"Sam is our go-to. He is the first guy I want to call for complex issues. He is strategic, smart and tough in both negotiations and in the courtroom."
Brian Ross is well regarded for his commercial litigation and arbitration abilities. He has noteworthy expertise in complex energy-related disputes.
"Brian has lots of experience. He is smart and has a charismatic personality."
"He is a great lawyer."
"Brian is a really smart guy."
Caitlin Halpern is praised for her assistance in complex commercial litigation and securities-related disputes.
"I am very impressed with her. She's got a lot of potential."
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Industries
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