Jan, 10
2012
We were retained by the John M. O’Quinn Foundation, the sole beneficiary under the will of the late, legendary trial lawyer John O’Quinn, to represent its interests in over $400 million of property devised to it under O’Quinn’s will. Darla Lexington, O’Quinn’s companion, claimed she was entitled to a substantial portion of O’Quinn’s Estate on […]
Jan, 05
2012
Houston (January 5) – Gibbs & Bruns LLP announced today that its clients have issued instructions to US Bank and HSBC, as Trustees, to open investigations of ineligible mortgages in pools securing over $19 billion of Residential Mortgage Backed Securities (RMBS) issued by various affiliates of Wells Fargo. Collectively, Gibbs & Bruns’ clients hold over […]
Dec, 16
2011
Houston (December 16) – Gibbs & Bruns LLP announced today that its clients have issued instructions to BNY Mellon, US Bank, Wells Fargo, Citibank, and HSBC, as Trustees, to open investigations of ineligible mortgages in pools securing over $95 billion of Residential Mortgage Backed Securities (RMBS) issued by various affiliates of JPMorgan. Collectively, Gibbs & […]
Nov, 02
2011
For the fifth consecutive year, Benchmark Litigation, published by Legal Media Group and Euromoney names Gibbs & Bruns a “Highly Recommended” litigation firm in Texas. Gibbs and Bruns clients say ‘The firm is recognized as a true trial firm with a highly competent appellate and legal research capability,’ and ‘I believe they have the best plaintiff’s […]
Nov, 02
2011
Gibbs & Bruns LLP’s founding partner Robin Gibbs and senior partner Kathy Patrick are named “Leading Dispute Resolution Lawyers” in the 11th anniversary directory: 2012 Cross-Border Dispute Resolution Handbook. Gibbs & Bruns is named on the short list of “Leading Firms” in Texas for Dispute Resolution. Practical Law Company’s (PLC) directories and web site focus […]
Nov, 02
2011
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers released the 2011 “Best Law Firms” rankings. Gibbs & Bruns LLP was prominently featured on the second annual list with both national and metropolitan ranking recognition. Gibbs & Bruns is nationally ranked in the General Commercial Litigation category, Tier 3. In the Metroplitan Rankings for Houston, Gibbs […]
Oct, 17
2011
Read the full text of Nathan Vardi’s Forbes magazine article on Gibbs & Bruns partner Kathy Patrick and the Countrywide RMBS Effort: Wall Street’s New Nightmare: The Next Wave of Mortgage-Backed Securities Claims
Oct, 12
2011
Gibbs & Bruns represented Farouk Systems, manufacturer of the popular CHI hair care products, in an action against Costco concerning the sale of counterfeit products. After a seven day trial, the jury determined that Costco had sold a counterfeit CHI hair iron. The jury also awarded Farouk Systems the maximum statutory damages for non-willful trademark infringement […]
Oct, 02
2011
Gibbs & Bruns Founding Partner, Robin Gibbs, was named Best Lawyers‘ “2012 Houston Litigation – Securities Lawyer of the Year.” The honor comes on the heels of Robin’s recognition by Best Lawyers in 2011 as Houston’s “Bet-the-Company Litigator of the Year.” Robin’s career as a high-stakes commercial litigator spans over four decades. Each year, Best […]
Sep, 02
2011
The publishers of Law & Politics and Texas Monthly released their annual list of Texas Super Lawyers this month. Gibbs & Bruns is represented on this year’s Texas Super Lawyer list by five partners, including: Robin GibbsKathy PatrickGrant HarveyBarrett ReasonerJeffrey Kubin Robin Gibbs appears on “The Top 100” Texas Super Lawyers list, as well […]