Bill Thomas, Author at Gausnell, O'Keefe & Thomas

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The Architect In The Middle: Managing Risk In Design-Bid-Build Projects – Part II

Once a project moves from completed drawings into construction, the design professional's risk profile changes.…

Bill ThomasOctober 13, 2026

Case Results Construction Blog

Can Construction Work Zone Safety Keep Pace With the Realities of the Modern Distracted World

Summer construction season places highway crews within feet of vehicles traveling at high speed, often…

Bill ThomasAugust 28, 2026

Construction Blog

Missouri Opens the Door to Progressive Design-Build: Contracting Lessons Before the First RFP Hits the Street

On August 28, 2026, Missouri’s public contracting landscape changes in an important way. Revised §…

Bill ThomasAugust 28, 2026

Construction Blog

The Architect In The Middle: Managing Risk In Design-Bid-Build Projects – Part I

Most of my job involves helping design professionals with loss prevention. The first step in…

Bill ThomasAugust 11, 2026

Blog Construction Case Results

The Design-Build “Bridging Period”: Can Early Pursuit Efforts Mean Project Risk

In the Design-Build project delivery method, some of the most consequential project decisions are made…

Bill ThomasApril 15, 2026

Diversity and Inclusion Blog

Dean Twinette L. Johnson’s Message of Carrying the Torch: Reflections on “Firsts” at the 31st Annual Black History Month Dinner

This year, the Lawyers Association of St. Louis and the Mound City Bar Association once…

Bill ThomasFebruary 18, 2026

Construction Blog

When “Smart” Tools Make Dumb Mistakes: AI’s Hidden Risks in Construction Documents

The construction industry has begun to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, and the effects are…

Bill ThomasJanuary 8, 2026

Construction Blog

Cross Examining the Construction Expert on their Employment of “The Scientific Method” – Strategies for the Construction Lawyer

I. Introduction Expert witnesses are pivotal in construction disputes, often serving as the linchpin for…

Bill ThomasOctober 30, 2025

Construction Blog

When to Stop Digging: Risks Abound in Excavation Work

In their recent “DIRT Report,” the Common Ground Alliance featured an interactive tool that showed…

Bill ThomasAugust 26, 2025

Construction Blog

Labor Shortages Become Project Critical

In January of this year, the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) dropped a number that…

Bill ThomasJune 16, 2025

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30th Annual Lawyers Association Black History Month Dinner – Honoring Judge Theodore McMillian: A Legacy of Courage, Civility, and Dedication

The 30th Annual Black History Month Dinner, hosted by the Lawyers Association of St. Louis…

Bill ThomasFebruary 28, 2025

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Navigating Tariffs and Price Volatility in Construction Contracts

Over the last few years, the construction industry has witnessed unprecedented fluctuations in material costs,…

Bill ThomasFebruary 3, 2025

Blog

Navigating the Era of Giant Verdicts: Challenges and Best Practices for Defense Counsel

In-house counsel, corporate claims, and legal departments and their insurance professionals live from file to…

Bill ThomasJanuary 24, 2025

Case Results Blog

Cases Against Delivery Drivers Expanding into Missouri

It is impossible to walk through your neighborhood these days without invariably seeing at least…

Bill ThomasNovember 25, 2024

Blog Case Results

Summary Judgment Entered in Favor of Defendants on Vehicle Collision with Building Case

In a perhaps unexpected ruling, a St. Louis County judge granted summary judgment in favor…

Bill ThomasOctober 28, 2024

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The Architect In The Middle: Managing Risk In Design-Bid-Build Projects – Part II

Can Construction Work Zone Safety Keep Pace With the Realities of the Modern Distracted World

Missouri Opens the Door to Progressive Design-Build: Contracting Lessons Before the First RFP Hits the Street

The Architect In The Middle: Managing Risk In Design-Bid-Build Projects – Part I

The Design-Build “Bridging Period”: Can Early Pursuit Efforts Mean Project Risk

Dean Twinette L. Johnson’s Message of Carrying the Torch: Reflections on “Firsts” at the 31st Annual Black History Month Dinner

When “Smart” Tools Make Dumb Mistakes: AI’s Hidden Risks in Construction Documents

Cross Examining the Construction Expert on their Employment of “The Scientific Method” – Strategies for the Construction Lawyer

When to Stop Digging: Risks Abound in Excavation Work

Labor Shortages Become Project Critical

30th Annual Lawyers Association Black History Month Dinner – Honoring Judge Theodore McMillian: A Legacy of Courage, Civility, and Dedication

Navigating Tariffs and Price Volatility in Construction Contracts

Navigating the Era of Giant Verdicts: Challenges and Best Practices for Defense Counsel

Cases Against Delivery Drivers Expanding into Missouri

Summary Judgment Entered in Favor of Defendants on Vehicle Collision with Building Case

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