Our team of attorneys has the experience and dedication needed to represent companies and individuals in various industries and legal situations. We work to protect your rights and come to the most favorable resolution. No matter what, we have your best interests in mind.
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Gausnell, O’Keefe & Thomas, LLC
Our team of attorneys has the experience and dedication needed to represent St. Louisans in various industries and legal situations. We work to protect your rights and come to the most favorable resolution. No matter what, we have your best interests in mind.
Practice Areas
CONSTRUCTION
Construction is an industry with a variety of potential legal issues, and you want an advisor that has been there and handled those situations.
TRANSPORTATION LIABILITY
We travel throughout the country addressing trucking issues and trucking safety to trucking companies, industry professionals and insurers.
TOXIC TORTS
Asbestos, benzene, vinyl-chloride, “popcorn lung,” cancer, and other toxic exposure cases affecting manufacturers, industrial companies, construction companies, automotive manufacturers, and more.
PREMISES LIABILITY
Property owners and managers have a risk of liability arising from incidents and accidents occurring on their premises.
INSURANCE
We defend policyholders of our insurance company clients against all types of claims.
VIEW ALL PRACTICE AREAS
Looking for help with another legal matter? Whatever your needs, our team of experienced attorneys bring a fresh perspective and proven discipline to every case.
Our
Values
01. Hard working
02. Reputation of ethics and professionalism
03. Superior representation
04. Driven by client successes
05. Loyalty
Our Attorneys
With decades of experience, we pride ourselves on our ability to provide our clients with the best representation in the Midwest. Anywhere from mediation to trials, we make the litigation process easier for our clients.
Awards & Recognitions
Together, our founders have taken nearly 250 jury trials to verdict, including complex litigation in state and federal courts, mediated 1000s of cases successfully, and routinely counseled their clients in loss prevention. Call on us for outstanding legal defense against liability claims.
Individual Attorney Awards
Why Choose Us
At Gausnell, O’Keefe & Thomas, LLC, we do all we can to help you navigate the complexities of claims and litigation. We work skillfully to prevent or resolve claims out of court and fight aggressively to protect your rights in trial, if necessary. We know that results are what matter most, and we begin every engagement with an evaluation, plan, and budget aimed at achieving a favorable outcome, then carefully execute that plan.
Quality
The quality of our work comes from years of experience, knowing what works and out-working our opponents to get the job done.
Professionalism
The lawyers of GOT place respect for the courts, the Bar and the legal profession as their highest obligation.
Experience
Together, the founders of GOT have tried nearly 250 jury trials to verdict. With that level of experience comes an entirely different perspective on civil litigation which few other firms can match.
Honors
Recognized by Martindale-Hubbell, the gold standard in attorney ratings, as AV rated, their highest ranking for strong legal ability and high ethical standards, along with Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers as top performers in their fields.