CHAMBERS RANKS GIBBS & BRUNS TOPS IN COMMERCIAL LITIGATION

Gibbs & Bruns LLP is ranked a top-tier U.S. law firm for General Commercial Litigation in Chambers USA’s 2013 directory.  Chambers’ editorial includes:

This outstanding litigation practice is praised for its expert command of litigation in areas including complex commercial, energy-related and professional malpractice litigation. The team has handled matters for clients in the technology, banking and healthcare industries. The team’s clients include BlackRock, PIMCO and Pioneer Natural Resources.

Sources say:
“The firm’s strong points are a rare combination of knowledge, competence and practical, strategic thinking. Their edge is being forward-thinking and tactical while not sacrificing superb legal scholarship.”

This is the eleventh year in a row that Chambers ranked the firm on its annual short list of Leading General Commercial Litigation firms.

Chambers also highlights Gibbs & Bruns partners, Robin Gibbs, Kathy Patrick, Barrett Reasoner and Grant Harvey for their exceptional litigation experience in the following areas:

Robin Gibbs
Ranked 1 in Litigation: General Commercial – Texas
Ranked 1 in Litigation: Energy & Natural Resources – Texas
Ranked 2 in Litigation Nationwide: Trial Lawyers

Robin Gibbs comes highly recommended in both general commercial and energy and natural resources litigation. Sources say he is “highly thought of and very talented.”

Kathy Patrick
Ranked 1 in Litigation: Securities Litigation – Texas
Ranked 2 in Securities: Litigation Nationwide
Ranked 1 in Litigation: General Commercial – Texas

The “outstanding” Kathy Patrick has a top-flight reputation in both securities and general commercial litigation. Sources say that “her combination of empathy for her clients and the degree of preparedness and understanding of precedents is just remarkable.”

Barrett Reasoner
Ranked 2 in Litigation: Energy & Natural Resources – Texas
Ranked 2 in Litigation: General Commercial – Texas

Barrett Reasoner enjoys a great reputation in all aspects of general commercial litigation and in energy-related disputes. Commentators note that “his understanding of his field is really excellent and, importantly, he is efficient; he doesn’t take an army to do something, he just gets the matter done.”

Grant Harvey
Ranked 3 in Litigation: Energy & Natural Resources – Texas

Acting alongside Gibbs, Grant Harvey wins special recognition for his successful lead in a number of high-profile energy-related cases. These include the D Bobbitt Noel Jr v Devon Energy Holdings LLC, et al case relating to fraud and breach of fiduciary duty.