Barrett H. Reasoner
About Barrett H. Reasoner
Barrett H. Reasoner is a lawyer based in Houston, TX and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2006. Barrett H. Reasoner is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Houston, Texas
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Law
- Energy Law
- Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Litigation - Antitrust
- Litigation - Construction
- Litigation - Securities
Current Firm: Gibbs & Bruns LLP
Education: The University of Texas, J.D., graduated 1990, The University of Texas, graduated 1990, and Duke University, graduated 1986
Location: Houston, TX
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