Houston Elite
Based in Houston, ‘top-notch lawyer’ Barrett Reasoner of Gibbs & Bruns LLP is sought after by oil and gas sector clients facing a variety of suits, and in 2024 continued to defend Anadarko Petroleum in a suit where plaintiffs allege Anadarko made improper changes to payment methods, having previously secured the denial of class certification in 2022. He is also retained by a number of retailers suing Visa and Mastercard for allegedly charging excessive card processing fees.
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Partner, Gibbs & Bruns LLP
Career
“Highly celebrated name[s] for major disputes…known for his exceptional work in the energy sector.”
- Legal 500
“Barrett has a type of demeanor that relates very well to juries and he is very effective in preparation for trial.”
“Barrett Reasoner is always professional, ethical and civil. He is well prepared and does an excellent job.”
- Chambers USA, 2025
“He is effective in resolving matters and I enjoy working with him. He is critical in helping us reach favorable resolutions.”
“Barrett is incredibly talented. He is a very good trial lawyer, understands exactly the result we want and is ruthless in his approach.”
“Barrett prepares very well. He relates with juries, takes a difficult topic and makes it easy for a jury to understand.”
“He’s a very good trial lawyer, He has a very calm and collected way of looking at cases and a very efficient approach.”
“He’s a fantastic lawyer who is great in court.”
“An excellent all-round attorney and person”
- Chambers 2023-2024
“Barrett Reasoner might be one of the best trial lawyers I’ve ever seen extols a peer.”
- Benchmark Litigation
Barrett is a preeminent trial lawyer who handles an incredibly diverse trial docket, including energy, oil and gas, construction, environmental, securities, intellectual property and private client matters. Barrett is a Fellow in the American College Trial Lawyers, the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, and The International Society of Barristers.
Barrett and his sister Macey Reasoner Stokes are the 2025 recipients of the prestigious “Karen H. Susman Jurisprudence Award” from the ADL Southwest chapter; the award is presented annually to and “outstanding member of the legal community who exhibits a commitment to equality, justice, fairness and community service.”
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Testimonials
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- 'Barrett Reasoner is the perfect lawyer - a great trial lawyer, great judgment, great people skills, very smart and incredibly knowledgeable. I have complete trust in him.'
- 'Barrett Reasoner is a top-notch lawyer. He has excellent judgment, a sharp legal mind, good people skills, and is an all-around great trial lawyer.'