Energy
Brian Ross at Gibbs & Bruns LLP regularly handles complex energy litigation. He recently secured a complete defense verdict for Hi-Crush Permian Sand in a jury trial over an alleged breach of contract related to frac sand supply. Ross continues to represent leading energy sector clients in high-stakes commercial disputes across Texas and maintains a strong trial-focused practice.
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Profile
Position
Partner, Gibbs & Bruns LLP
Career
A partner in the firm since 2008, Brian is an accomplished trial and appellate advocate who has represented both plaintiff and defense clients in federal court, state court, and arbitration matters. Brian focuses his practice on complex contract disputes, securities, antitrust, and fiduciary breach matters. However, he also has significant experience litigating real estate, executive compensation, oil and gas, and professional malpractice matters.
Brian is an excellent strategist who quickly grasps highly complex issues and distills them into understandable and persuasive arguments.
- Chambers 2026
Brian has lots of experience. He is smart and has a charismatic personality.
Brian is a really smart guy. He is a great lawyer.
Brian is well regarded for his commercial litigation and arbitration abilities. He has noteworthy expertise in complex energy-related disputes.
- Chambers 2024-2025
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Key clients
- Atlas Energy Solutions (f/k/a Hi-Crush Permian Sand, LLC)
- Reynolds & Reynolds
- Blue Creek Whitetails LLC
Work highlights
Secured a complete defense jury verdict for Hi-Crush Permian Sand LLC in a $10 million breach of contract case, with the jury finding no breach occurred in connection with an alleged amended frac sand supply agreement formed via email in February 2022.