Renowned legal directory Chambers USA 2025 names ten Gibbs & Bruns trial lawyers to its elite litigation rankings, in both the Texas and Nationwide categories. An impressive 47% of the firm’s partners are ranked in the 2025 directory in the areas of:
General Commerical Litigation – Texas
Trial Lawyers – Texas & Nationwide
Securities Litigation – Texas & Nationwide
Appellate Litigation – Texas
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.
Every year since 2003 – for 23 consecutive years – Chambers has ranked Gibbs & Bruns a “Band 1” firm for General Commercial Litigation – Texas. Clients and colleagues share:
Gibbs & Bruns is absolutely masterful at procedure and negotiation. The firm handled the case with aplomb and immense skills.
Gibbs & Bruns is our go-to litigation firm. It does fantastic litigation. Its preparation is off the charts – the lawyers think of everything and are never caught by surprise.
Gibbs & Bruns LLP has excellent, top notch lawyers that can handle the largest of litigation matters.
Gibbs & Bruns is great. The lawyers are very good at navigating the nuances of the issues and their briefing is top-notch.
Gibbs & Bruns is professional, organized and does a good job.
Robin Gibbs – Band 1
Ranked for 23 years, Chambers notes, “Gibbs & Bruns founder Robin Gibbs draws praise for his distinguished and varied career in trials. He regularly represents major energy companies in complex commercial disputes.”
Robin is a master negotiator, he doesn’t get intimidated by anyone on the other side.
Robin’s relationships and reputation was really key when it came down to negotiations. He is a tenacious litigator.
Robin is great in all respects.
Kathy Patrick – Band 1
Ranked for 20 years, Chambers notes that Kathy is “often called upon to handle the most complex commercial disputes, and is especially accomplished in securities litigation.”
Kathy Patrick is a phenomenal trial lawyer.
She is super-impressive.
Kathy has a very good reputation statewide as a commercial trial lawyer.
She has a great reputation and is certainly known in the market.
Barrett Reasoner – Band 1
Ranked for 20 years, Chambers shares, “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 has a type of demeanor that relates very well to juries and he is very effective in preparation for trial.
Barrett Reasoner is always professional, ethical and civil. He is well prepared and does an excellent job.
Ayesha Najam – Band 2
Ranked for 6 years, Ayesha “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.”
Ayesha is a very bright lawyer.
Sam Cruse – Band 4
Ranked for 4 years, Sam “is an experienced litigator who works on securities, trade secrets and contract breach cases alongside his substantial oil and gas litigation experience.”
Sam is fabulous in court. He is a strategic partner.
Ashley Kleber – Band 4
Ranked for 5 years, Ashley “is a strong performer across a breadth of commercial disputes, with notable experience in energy and finance disputes.”
Ashley is an excellent lawyer and a very smart litigator.
Brian Ross – Band 5
Ranked for two years, Brian is “well regarded for his commercial litigation and arbitration abilities. He has noteworthy expertise in complex energy-related disputes.”
Appellate Litigation – Texas
Denise Lambert Drake – Up and Coming
Denise has been ranked for two years and Chambers shares, “Denise Lambert Drake of Gibbs & Bruns LLP is noted for her skill in handling appeals relating to complex oil and gas and intellectual property disputes.”
Denise is a terrific brief writer and an even better appellate lawyer. She is near the top in the nation in her field.
Securities Litigation – Nationwide & Texas
Our premier securities litigation practice is recognized in two categories: Nationwide Securities Litigation: Mostly Plaintiff “Band 3” and Texas Litigation: Securities “Band 2.”
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.
Kathy Patrick – Star Individual
The sole litigator ranked as a “star individual” in this category, “Kathy Patrick is often called upon to handle the most complex commercial disputes, and is especially accomplished in securities litigation.”
David Sheeren – Band 2
Ranked for four years, “Houston-based David Sheeren is developing an impressive securities practice, which sees him often representing investors in civil securities litigation.”
He has a sharp mind and is very good at navigating the nuances of the issues. His briefing is top-notch and he’s very firm with opposing counsel.
Caitlin Halpern – Associates to Watch
Ranked for the second year in a row, Caitlin Halpern is praised for her assistance in complex commercial litigation and securities-related disputes.
Litigation Trial Lawyers – Nationwide & Texas
Robin Gibbs and Barrett Reasoner are listed on the elite “Band 1” shortlist for Texas Litigation Trial Lawyers. Robin is also listed on the exclusive “Band 1” Nationwide shortlist for Trial Lawyers – a ranking he’s held for 17 years.
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.
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.
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