Gibbs & Bruns LLP

Houston-based litigation powerhouse Gibbs & Bruns LLP oversees major trials and appeals, with a particular concentration in energy, financial services, and complex commercial litigation. At the helm are Kathy Patrick, who is frequently entrusted with bet-the-company trials, major appeals, and multi-party disputes, and Barrett Reasoner, a veteran in business and contract conflicts, including claims framed in fraud, fiduciary duty, and professional liability. The firm’s co-managing partners, Michael Absmeier and Ashley Kleber, anchor the next layer of leadership: Absmeier is widely recognized for leading energy and commercial trials, while Kleber is a go-to litigator for sophisticated business disputes, including professional liability matters. Additional depth comes from Gabriel Kaim and Robin Gibbs, whose practices are rooted in high-level commercial litigation, private client and fiduciary disputes, while Brian Ross handles a mix of contracts, fraud, and operational disputes for energy and infrastructure clients. Michael Doman is another key name to note.