Gibbs & Bruns LLP

Gibbs & Bruns LLP is a litigation boutique engaged exclusively in high-stakes business and commercial litigation. The firm is acclaimed for its high-value and precedent-setting work across the banking, energy, technology, and financial services sectors, among others. Exceedingly rare for a litigation firm, we routinely practice on both sides of the docket. With both plaintiff and defense experience, we bring a higher level of insight and strategy to complex disputes. Our lawyers excel in creative approaches to disputes in the context of dynamic and ever-changing industry landscapes.

"As top-flight as it gets. A boutique staffed with outstanding lawyers."
"An excellent high-stakes litigation firm – top-notch across the board."
--Chambers USA

"Creative, resourceful, committed, responsive, talented across the board."
"A pleasure to work with."
--Legal 500 US

Founded by Robin Gibbs, named “Father of the Litigation Boutique in Texas” by The Texas Lawbook, the firm sustains a forward-thinking culture of creativity and a personal approach to managing its client matters. Reciprocity is at the core of all of the firm’s client engagements. Risk sharing with clients and innovative fee arrangements are a hallmark of Gibbs & Bruns’ practice. The firm’s 40-year track record of successes for clients (since 1983) attests to the talents, creativity, and dedication of the firm’s trial lawyers.

Recent results demonstrate the significance of our firm’s impact on the nationwide litigation scene:

• $8.5 Billion Countrywide RMBS Precedent–Setting Settlement Obtained for 22 Institutional $8.5 Billion Countrywide RMBS Precedent–Setting Settlement Obtained for 22 Institutional Investor Clients (2015)
• $7 Billion Allowed Claim - ResCap Bankruptcy Settlement with 17 Institutional Investors (2013)
• $4.5 Billion Settlement with JPMorgan on Behalf of 21 Institutional Investors (2013)
• $2.4 Billion Settlement with Lehman Brothers on Behalf of 14 Institutional Investors (2017)
• $1.7 Billion Net Settlement Package for Huntsman; including $1.1 billion in financing and $632 million in cash, the largest cash settlement payment ever recovered with respect to a busted LBO (2009)
• $1.13 Billion Settlement with Citigroup on Behalf of 18 Institutional Investors (2014)
• $1 Billion in Total Recoveries for Clients, Including $400 Million Settlement with Credit Suisse - National Century Financial Enterprises (NCFE) Securities Litigation (2013)
• Major Defense Win in Multi-Billion Dollar Environmental Trial for Waste Management; settlement was less than one percent of the government’s demand (2014)
• Total Victory for Institutional Investors PIMCO, Blackrock and Others in $266 Million RMBS IO Payment Dispute (2022)
• $242 Million Settlement of RMBS Claims with First Franklin Corporation & Bank of America Parties (2022)
• $196 Million Judgment Win for Plaintiff Client D. Bobbitt Noel Jr. against Devon Energy (2011)
• $115 Million Settlement for Plaintiff Client Enterprise Products in Massive Engineering and Construction Suit Involving $1 Billion+ in Cost Overruns (2022)
• $100 Million Value Arbitration Award for Venoco against Denbury Onshore (2014)
• $56 Million Take-Nothing Success for Natural Resource Partners (2019)
• Take Nothing Judgment for Private Client in $40 Million Trade Secrets Dispute (2021)
• $37.2 Million Recovery for Client Against the Port of Houston (Verdict 2010, Finalized 2017)
• $35 Million in Settlements for ERG re: Contract Dispute in the Republic of Columbia (2017)
• $12.4 Million Judgment for Private Client in Dispute with EnVen Energy Corp. (2021), Upheld on Appeal by Three-Judge Panel in the 14 th Court of Appeals (2023)
• $5.65 Million in Damages Awarded in Trial Win for U.S. Pipeline (2018), Affirmed by Nebraska Supreme Court (2019)
• $4.58 Million Jury Verdict for Plaintiff Client SourceGas in Dispute against Noble Energy (2011)
• Successful resolution of seven-year dispute for Chevron re the transfer of its responsibility for massive future dismantling and restoration costs of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline; the firm succeeded on each aspect of the legal disputes involved in this matter (2019)

Main Areas of Practice:
General Commercial Litigation
Energy Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Appellate Litigation
Institutional Investor Litigation
Privacy and Data Security
Plaintiffs' Contingency Litigation
Contract Disputes
Construction Litigation
Director & Officer Liability
Private Client, Trust & Estate Litigation
Environmental Litigation
Intellectual Property Litigation
Domestic & International Arbitration
Bankruptcy Litigation