As part of his platform as Houston Bar Association President, Gibbs & Bruns partner Barrett Reasoner has worked to increase the scope of the HBA’s Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program (HVLP).  In particular, HVLP’s free legal clinics are reaching more Houstonians in need than ever before.  

HOUSTON, June 23, 2009 – Gibbs & Bruns LLP of Houston announced today that it achieved a record $1.7 billion settlement package for its client, Huntsman Corporation, in the widely followed trial of Huntsman’s claims against Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank.  Under the terms of the settlement, Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank will pay Huntsman […]

The American Lawyer applauded Gibbs & Bruns’s client, Peter Huntsman, as “polite but unyielding” during his cross-examination by Irv Terrell in Huntsman’s case against Credit Suisee and Deutsche Bank.  The trial has been in progress for four days since opening arguments on June 15th. Click here to review the press coverage.

Click here to read The American Lawyer‘s coverage of Gibbs & Bruns’ opening arguments in the Huntsman trial (Montgomery County, Texas) against Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank.

Click here to read Texas Lawyer‘s article  “A Deal Undone” regarding Gibbs & Bruns’s representation of Huntsman Corporation in the trial of Huntsman Corp. v. Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, et al.

Houston, May 16, 2009 – Gibbs & Bruns partner Aundrea “Andi” Gulley was named the inaugural recipient of Western Illinois University’s (WIU) Young Alumni Excellence Award.  Andi accepted the award during the Spring 2009 Commencement Exercises on campus. The Young Alumni Excellence Award recognizes an alumnus/na, under the age of 35, who has demonstrated exceptional accomplishments […]

Gibbs & Bruns partner Barrett Reasoner is the new President of the Houston Bar Association.  He will serve over 12,000 HBA members in the fifth largest metropolitan bar association in the nation.  Barrett officially succeeded Travis Sales at the HBA’s Annual Dinner Meeting, which was held at River Oaks Country Club on May 14. Barrett has served […]

Summary Judgment Rulings Clear Way for Multi-Billion Dollar Texas Trial Against Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank on June 8, 2009 HOUSTON, May 11, 2009 – Gibbs & Bruns LLP today announced a sweeping victory on summary judgment rulings in Huntsman Corporation’s multi-billion dollar fraud and tortious interference action against Defendants Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank.  […]

500,000 potential class members involved in dispute over faulty accelerator pedals HOUSTON, April 27, 2009 – Last week the Oklahoma Supreme Court vacated an intermediate court’s reversal of a trial court’s certification of a class action lawsuit against Ford Motor Company and Williams Controls, Inc.  Plaintiffs, Dr. Braulio M. Cuesta and Eric L. Golden, contend […]

Gibbs & Bruns partner Aundrea “Andi” Gulley was named to the Houston Business Journal‘s Inaugural 40 Under 40 list. Following a nomination process, HBJ editors selected 40 professionals who stood out as “young leaders who excel in their industries, are respected business leaders and show dynamic leadership in their community.” The honorees will be celebrated at an event […]