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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Litigation: Trial Lawyers

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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

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What the Team is Known For

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is a nationally prominent firm with a long-established Texas presence supported by a decorated roster of highly respected commercial litigators. The firm has particular prowess in relation to the defense of product liability, antitrust and FCA suits. It frequently handles high-value matters for nationally or internationally prominent clients in the energy, utilities, telecommunications and healthcare industries, among others. The team offers further expertise in appellate-level advocacy.

Work Highlights

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  • Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher represented Energy Transfer in winning a $667 million verdict against Greenpeace.

Strengths

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  • Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher has a deep substantive knowledge of the intricacies of the law. Their client service is very strong and they are attentive to client needs, working with me to make sure I understand the substantive knowledge.

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  • Each of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher's attorneys brings a different skillset while all maintaining the highest level of client service and professionalism. They handle the legal issues thoroughly and the team has great depth and breadth. All of its lawyers are extremely capable, including the more junior attorneys, and they are always available when needed.

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  • Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher is a terrific firm with a great bench doing sophisticated business litigation. It is an excellent team.

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  • Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher is my go-to firm for complex, sophisticated cases. It has amazing talent from lead partners to junior associates who are always responsive to emails and provide great service. The firm understands our business and risks inside and out.

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  • Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher's lawyers are experts in the subject. It has an excellent team which demonstrates a commitment to working to understand our business. Its service levels are very good and it has a deep bench in all areas.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Collin Cox
    Band 1Collin Cox

    Collin Cox

    Collin Cox represents a range of corporate clients in complex commercial litigation and arbitrations.
    • Collin is so quick on his feet. He is an outstanding trial lawyer.

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    • Collin is a phenomenal trial lawyer.

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    • Collin is a very impressive attorney who exceeds expectations at all levels.

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    • Collin's ability to connect with a jury is extraordinary. He's extremely genuine, credible and likeable. His communication skills put him in the top one percent. He has a remarkable talent for distilling highly complex facts into a succinct and easy-to-understand story that cuts through the noise. Collin is more than an exceptional trial lawyer - he's an extraordinary leader.

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  • Band 1Trey Cox
    Band 1Trey Cox

    Trey Cox

    Trey Cox has a robust commercial litigation practice, representing clients from a range of industries in high-stakes disputes. He is noted for his trial capability.
    • Trey is one of the preeminent litigators in Dallas and he is also a model for professionalism within the Bar.

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    • Trey is an invaluable partner. He is always willing to listen and help us find the right people to address our issues literally anywhere in the world at any time.

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    • Trey is one of the best trial lawyers in America. He knows how to manage and run a case and plot it to victory. He is an expert at that. He never loses sight of the fact that you have to do all the little things to get the ball across the goal line. He is one of the great trial lawyers of his generation.

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    • Trey Cox is a very aggressive litigator. He is a great trial lawyer and very effective.

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    • Trey is a great leader in the community. He is also very systematic and logical.

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  • Band 2Gregg Costa
    Band 2Gregg Costa

    Gregg Costa

    Gregg Costa is global cochair of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher's trials practice group. He is skilled in a range of disputes, including class actions, bankruptcy matters and securities-related litigation.

    • Gregg is very good on his feet and is very charming.

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    • Gregg is an exceptional lawyer by all accounts. I have nothing but the utmost respect for his abilities.

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  • Band 3Liz Ryan
    Band 3Liz Ryan

    Liz Ryan

    Liz Ryan is experienced in a wide array of commercial matters, including business disputes, product liability claims and intellectual property litigation.

    • Liz is very well suited for complex commercial matters. She doesn't get lost in the mess of information and remains focused on the core issues.

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    • Liz is tremendously talented. Clients respect her and value her opinion. She has a wonderful future ahead.

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  • Band 4Ashley E Johnson
    Band 4Ashley E Johnson

    Ashley E Johnson

    Ashley Johnson is skilled at both the trial and appellate level, and has expertise across a range of commercial disputes.

    • Ashley is brilliant and she has an amazing legal mind. She is an excellent, clear and accessible writer. She is an excellent oral advocate and has a conversational argument style that lets her make her points clearly and convincingly. She is quite exceptional.

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    • Ashley is an exceptional attorney and advocate. Her writing is perfect and reads cleanly and clearly. She is really fantastic.

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    • Ashley is incredibly strong at explaining complex principles in a straightforward and simple way.

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    • Ashley is a great legal mind, an excellent writer and a very logical thinker.

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    • Ashley is highly responsive and can maintain a ridiculous amount of balls in the air. I'm astounded at how much she can do while none of her clients feel pushed to the back of the line.

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  • Band 4Michael Raiff
    Band 4Michael Raiff

    Michael Raiff

    Dallas-based Michael Raiff has notable experience representing clients from various sectors in high-stakes commercial litigation.
    • Michael is outstanding. He is adept at all of the litigation he does and he covers a lot. He is an excellent strategist and tactician who knows when to fight and when to fold.

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  • Band 5Andrew LeGrand
    Band 5Andrew LeGrand

    Andrew LeGrand

    Andrew LeGrand has a growing reputation and is recognized for his ability to handle complex commercial litigation and business disputes. He has particular expertise in class actions.
    • Andrew is a very dynamic trial lawyer.

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    • Andrew is a fantastic lawyer and a terrific advocate.

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  • Band 5Betty Yang
    Band 5Betty Yang

    Betty Yang

    Betty Yang is noted for her expertise in trials and arbitrations in a range of areas, including antitrust, life sciences and energy.

    • Betty Yang's strategy and handling of witnesses is impressive.

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    • Betty Yang is incredibly talented.

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  • Band 5Russ Falconer
    Band 5Russ Falconer

    Russ Falconer

    Russ Falconer exhibits skill in his advocacy on commercial litigation matters including trade secrets, business torts and contract disputes.

    • Russ is a really good lawyer.

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    • Russ is phenomenal and incredibly intelligent. He understands every aspect of Texas's legal system.

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    • Russ is excellent. He is a very measured and reasonable lawyer. He is very smart, and his confidence and his intelligence play off each other nicely. Russ is good in a courtroom and you can trust him to have done his homework and to know what he's talking about.

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  • Up and ComingSydney Scott
    Up and ComingSydney Scott

    Sydney Scott

    Sydney Scott has expertise representing plaintiffs and defendants in a range of commercial disputes, including at appellate level.

    • Sydney Scott is brilliant, focused and absolutely relentless. She is a true joy to work with and jurors love her.

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  • Associates to watchBen Betner
    Associates to watchBen Betner

    Ben Betner

    Ben Betner represents clients in commercial litigation in both federal and state courts. He serves clients in the energy, technology and financial services sectors, among others.

    • Ben is a strong communicator and is organized and responsive.

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    • Ben is an incredibly sharp person who is very responsive and very willing to help and go the extra mile to provide added value. He is an incredibly hard worker and goes above and beyond.

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    • Ben is a very good lawyer. He is good at working through complex issues and helps to make them easy for clients to understand.

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