Litigation Department

Overview

Staying true to its original firm model since 1983, Gibbs & Bruns lawyers focus their practice on complex commercial litigation disputes for both plaintiffs and defendants.  High-stakes and huge-exposure matters are the firm’s forte, although we handle all manner of small- and medium-sized disputes for a variety of clients.  Over the years, our work with clients has provided significant exposure to the banking, financial services, energy, technology, insurance, health care, and construction industry sectors.  Yet, the firm itself has remained boutique-sized, earning a reputation for an “incredibly consistent array of talent,” and a “leaner and more effective approach to complex litigation.” (Chambers USA).   The firm was recently praised by a client:

• There is no substitute for hiring experts; they didn't research the case, they either knew them or had participated in them; they knew the law, the judges, what our judge was likely to do, what local counsel to bring in - they just knew everything right off the bat. Once we engaged them, I didn't have to be quite as worried as before. (Chambers USA)

Our willingness to share risk with our clients through various alternative and contingent fee arrangements—something Gibbs & Bruns has done since its inception—provides unique value.  This approach has always been a part of our culture.  Every case we take on is handled in a personal manner, not at a professional distance.  The size of our team insists on this very principle.

Members

Gibbs, Robin C

Patrick, Kathy

Reasoner, Barrett