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Litigation: Trial Lawyers

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Provided by Robin C Gibbs

USA

Practice Areas

Complex Commercial Litigation

Energy Litigation

Construction Litigation

Antitrust Litigation

Bet the Company Litigation

Legal Malpractice Defense

Private Clients

Career

“Robin is a master negotiator, he doesn’t get intimidated by anyone on the other side.”

“Robin’s relationships and reputation was really key when it came down to negotiations. He is a tenacious litigator.”

“Robin is great in all respects.”

  - Chambers USA 2025

“Gibbs is a legend, he is very creative and very tenacious, and he has trained a generation of lawyers. He grabs the heart of the case and pursues it relentlessly.”

– Legal 500 2025

“He is a legend of the Bar.”

“He is the dean of the litigation Bar in Houston. He is world-renowned and top-class.”

“Robin is one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with. He is a great orator, briefer and writer. The more we can get him involved the happier we are.”

- Chambers 2024

“Robin Gibbs is the dean of Texas trial lawyers and his top reputation is well earned. He’s a phenomenal trial lawyer.”

“He is one of the best lawyers in the country. He is smart, efficient and very well versed in what we want out of a case. He advises well and gets good results too.”

“An excellent day-in, day-out trial lawyer, Robin is one of my top picks.”

- Chambers 2023

Named the “Father of the Litigation Boutique in Texas” by The Texas Lawbook and “Dean of High-Stakes Litigation” by Chambers, Robin’s six-decades-long career of obtaining successful jury verdicts in Houston and beyond has been recognized by clients and peers alike.

Robin is lauded as “one hell of a trial lawyer” who “deftly handles a wide array of commercial disputes, with noted specialty in representing energy and natural resources companies.” (Chambers) Robin is a Fellow in the American College Trial Lawyers, the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, and The International Society of Barristers. He is an Advocate in the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and was named “Trial Lawyer of the Year” by TEX-ABOTA, 2012.

Gibbs & Bruns, 43 years in practice, continues to attract the industry’s top litigation talent. Under Robin’s tutelage, our firm remains a uniquely collaborative and immensely skilled group of trial lawyers.

Chambers Review

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Litigation: Trial Lawyers - Texas

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Robin Gibbs is a leading trial lawyer who deftly handles a wide array of commercial disputes, with noted specialty in representing energy and natural resources companies.

Litigation: General Commercial - Texas: Houston & Surrounds

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Robin Gibbs is a leading trial lawyer who deftly handles a wide array of commercial disputes, with noted specialty in representing energy and natural resources companies.

Litigation: Trial Lawyers - USA - Nationwide

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Gibbs & Bruns founder Robin Gibbs draws praise for his distinguished and varied career in trials. He regularly represents major energy companies in complex commercial disputes. He is based in Houston.

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