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Sam W. Cruse, III

Sam W. Cruse, III

Gibbs & Bruns LLP, United States

Position

Partner, Gibbs & Bruns LLP

Career

Sam practices all types of commercial litigation, including oil and gas, securities, construction, real estate, and fiduciary duty matters.  Sam has tried cases for plaintiffs and defendants in court and arbitration.

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. Chambers 2024

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

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.

He is able to tackle problems and get to a practical solution. Chambers USA 2022-2023

Mentions

Energy • United States

Energy litigation: oil and gas

Dispute resolution • United States

Securities litigation: plaintiff