Over one quarter of Gibbs & Bruns LLP's partners are recognized as “Leaders in Their Field” in Chambers USA's 2009 directory. The firm earned its seventh ranking, since 2003, as a Band 1 firm for General Commercial Litigation in Texas. The firm is also recognized as a top firm for Energy & Natural Resources: Dispute Resolution and is ranked in Band 3. Click here to view the 2009 editorial comments.
Clients share about the firm: "It's sensitive to keeping the costs down as much as possible and won't just bring in a squad of associates to fill the hours."
The following are the individual rankings and editorial comments:
Robin Gibbs
Ranked 1 in Litigation: General Commercial - Texas
Ranked 1 in Energy & Natural Resources: Dispute Resolution - Texas
Ranked 2 in Litigation: Trial Lawyers - National (new category)
- "one of the country's best-known trial lawyers"
- "praised for his thorough preparation and 'very effective, low-key style in court'"
Phil Bruns
Ranked 2 in Litigation: General Commercial - Texas
Ranked 2 in Energy & Natural Resources: Dispute Resolution - Texas
- "'combines outstanding technical expertise with the ability to translate difficult concepts into common parlance,' making him both accessible and extremely popular with juries"
- "exceptional talent for cross-examination"
Kathy Patrick
Ranked 1 in Litigation: Securities Litigation - Texas
- "truly excelling in trial"
- "tough as nails"
Barrett Reasoner
Ranked 3 in Litigation: General Commercial - Texas
Ranked 3 in Energy & Natural Resources: Dispute Resolution - Texas
- "a standout trial lawyer"
- "impresses market commentators with his 'maturity, judgment, analytical skills and excellent court presence'"