Gibbs & Bruns LLP

Partner, Gibbs & Bruns LLP

“Sam Cruse stands out from the pack. He excels at handling high-stakes environmental, royalty, and contract litigation. Opposing counsel respects him and knows that he ‘means business’.”

“Sam Cruse is a great trial lawyer. He has a great courtroom presence. I am glad he is on my side!”

  - Legal 500 2025

“Sam is fabulous in court. He is a strategic partner.”

“Sam is our go-to. He is the first guy I want to call for complex issues. He is strategic, smart and tough in both negotiations and in the courtroom.”

“Sam is very strategic, smart and tough in negotiations and in the courtroom.”

“Sam is well organized, focused and easy to work with.”

“Sam Cruse is a phenomenal lawyer.  He has a terrific demeanor in court and is also phenomenal at solving problems outside of court.”

“Sam is an excellent lawyer.”

- Chambers 2023 - 2025

“Sam Cruse is my first call for high stakes oil and gas litigation matters.  He has successfully handled several high stakes oil and gas contract and royalties disputes for us.  He is a highly effective courtroom lawyer and negotiator.”

- Legal 500 2023

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Sam is a trial lawyer with strong presence in complex energy, financial, and antitrust disputes. Sam also handles private client matters involving high net worth individuals, and various trust and estate matters.  Such matters are often sensitive in nature and require sophisticated and discreet handling, at which Sam is very accomplished.