Jan, 02
2009
Gibbs & Bruns was one of four litigation boutiques honored as a top finalist in its 2009 Litigation Boutique feature. The firm was recognized for its family-style culture and aggressive approach in the courtroom. Click here to read The American Lawyer article.
Jan, 01
2009
We represented Nevada Cogeneration Associates #2 (“JV Client”), a joint venture co-owned by Chevron and Dynegy, in the defense of an arbitration filed by electric utility Nevada Power Company (“Utility”). In the early 1990s, the JV Client developed and built an electric cogeneration facility to produce electricity for a growing western metropolitan area and entered into a […]
Nov, 02
2008
Who’s Who Legal Texas 2008 names Gibbs & Bruns a “top litigation boutique” noted for its “impressive treatment of complex cases” and its “fantastic ability to deal with all kinds of disputes.” Partners Robin Gibbs, Phil Bruns, Kathy Patrick, and Barrett Reasoner were recognized for being top talents in the field of litigation. Robin was noted as “an […]
Oct, 29
2008
We represented Defendants and Counter-Plaintiffs Frontera Resources Georgia Corporation and Frontera Resources Corporation in an international arbitration involving a significant oil and gas exploration lease. Claimants in the arbitration were GAC Energy Corporation and GAC International. This matter involved a dispute over GAC’s performance related to a 2002 farmout agreement for an ownership interest in an oil and gas […]
Oct, 02
2008
Law & Politics and the publishers of Texas Monthly‘s 2008 “Texas Super Lawyers” list names five Gibbs & Bruns partners: Robin Gibbs, Phil Bruns, Grant Harvey, Kathy Patrick, and Barrett Reasoner. Robin was once again honored on the “Top 100” list, which includes the top 100 Super Lawyers in the state of Texas. Robin, Phil, and Barrett were all named to the “Top […]
Sep, 29
2008
Gibbs & Bruns partner Kathy Patrick was named to Texas Lawyer’s Extraordinary Women in Texas Law. Of the 500 state-wide nominations received by Texas Lawyer editors, only 30 women were selected for the inaugural issue of Extraordinary Women in Texas Law. The special issue was dedicated to women licensed to practice law in the state […]
Sep, 02
2008
Four Gibbs & Bruns partners were named in Woodward/White, Inc.’s 2009 14th edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Selection in Best Lawyers is based on a peer-review survey in which thousands of top U.S. lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers. The following are the Gibbs & Bruns partners who earned the honor of inclusion in this […]
Aug, 28
2008
Five years after settling their occupational lung disease claims, 11 Plaintiffs brought suit against our client Tuboscope Vetco International, Inc. and others seeking to set aside the settlements and reopen their claims. Plaintiffs alleged their settlements were part of an unlawful “aggregate settlement” and were void as against public policy. Plaintiffs also alleged that Defendants fraudulently […]
Aug, 27
2008
Sydney Ballesteros; Sam W. Cruse, III; and Brian T. Ross will become partners during Gibbs & Bruns’s 25th anniversary year, Robin Gibbs, the firm’s founding partner, announced today. The three will join the firm’s partnership effective October 1, 2008. Ballesteros focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation. She is a 2002 magna cum laude graduate […]
Aug, 02
2008
Benchmark: Litigation 2009, published by Legal Media Group and Euromoney, named Gibbs & Bruns a Leading Litigation Firm in Texas. The firm was one of only seven firms ranked in the “Highly Recommended” category for Texas. Phil Bruns, Robin Gibbs, and Kathy Patrick were highlighted as “Litigation Stars,” and Andi Gulley was named a “Rising Star,” a […]