Mar, 02
2010
Gibbs & Bruns partners Robin Gibbs, Kathy Patrick, Barrett Reasoner and Grant Harvey are listed in the 2010 edition of Legal Media Group’s Guide to the World’s Leading Litigation Lawyers. Research by Expert Guides included distribution of over 5000 questionnaires to senior in-house counsel, partners at pre-eminent law firms, and other specialists throughout the United States […]
Feb, 23
2010
On February 23, 2010, the Court of Appeals affirmed a judgment dismissing all claims against ConocoPhillips Company and others arising out of ConocoPhillips’ sale of natural gas pipelines and processing plants near San Angelo, Texas. Plaintiff WTG Gas Processing, L.P. (WTG) alleged it had an oral contract to purchase the assets, and filed suit against […]
Jan, 21
2010
HOUSTON, January 21, 2010 – Following a lengthy, complex jury trial against the Port of Houston Authority, Gibbs & Bruns emerged with a nearly $20 million jury verdict for its client, Zachry Construction Corporation. The breach of contract lawsuit arose out of the Port’s last-minute rejection of a contractually approved construction method that Zachry intended […]
Jan, 21
2010
Following a complex three-month jury trial against the Port of Houston Authority—and a resulting jury verdict for Gibbs & Bruns client Zachry Construction Corporation—the trial court entered final judgment on April 28, 2010 awarding Zachry $23.4 million in damages. This breach of contract lawsuit arose from the Port’s last-minute rejection of a contractually approved construction method […]
Jan, 05
2010
Gibbs & Bruns partner Kathy Patrick was recently elected to membership in the Fellows of the Texas Bar Foundation. According to the Foundation, “Fellows of the Foundation are selected for their outstanding professional achievements and their demonstrated commitment to the improvement of the justice system throughout the state of Texas.” Kathy Patrick focuses her practice […]
Nov, 02
2009
Gibbs & Bruns LLP was named a “Go-To Law Firm for Litigation” for the nation’s Top 500 Companies in the seventh annual, 2010 edition of American Lawyer Media’s (ALM) In-House Law Departments at the Top 500 Companies. Nominees for the special reference guide are chosen annually using results from a national ALM survey of general […]
Oct, 03
2009
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.
Sep, 02
2009
The International Who’s Who of Commercial Litigators named Robin Gibbs one of the world’s top commercial litigators in its 2009 directory. The publication’s research revealed “518 experts in 63 jurisdictions who can truly be considered leaders in the field [of litigation].”
Sep, 02
2009
The publishers of Law & Politics and Texas Monthly officially released their annual list of Texas Super Lawyers this month. Gibbs & Bruns is represented on this year’s Texas Super Lawyer list by six partners, including: Phil Bruns Robin Gibbs Grant Harvey Jeffrey Kubin Kathy Patrick Barrett Reasoner Robin Gibbs and Barrett Reasoner also appear on “The […]
Sep, 01
2009
We represented Pioneer Natural Resources Company and Pioneer Natural Resources USA, Inc. in a complex matter in which certain investors in the Mesa Offshore Royalty Trust sued Pioneer, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and Woodside Energy (USA), Inc. in connection with the development of certain offshore oil and gas properties. Plaintiffs alleged Defendants attempted to improperly […]