Gausnell, O’Keefe & Thomas, LLC is pleased to announce that five of our attorneys, including all of its founding partners, have been included in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America list are nominated and reviewed by their peers on the basis of professional expertise and undergo a rigorous authentication process. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers has published their list for over three decades, earning the respect of the profession, the media, and the public as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals.
We would like to congratulate the following partners for their inclusion in the 2023 Best Lawyers list:
- Seth Gausnell for his recognition in the categories of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation-Defendants
- Don O’Keefe for his recognition in the categories of Personal Injury Litigation-Defendants and Product Liability Litigation-Defendants
- William Thomas for his recognition in the categories of Construction Law and Litigation-Construction
- Derek Ruzicka for his recognition in the category of Product Liability Litigation-Defendants
- Jim Gottschalk for his recognition in the category of Product Liability Litigation-Defendants
Additionally, Gausnell, O’Keefe & Thomas congratulates the following two associate attorneys who have been included in the 2023 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America:
- Hayley Hughes for her recognition in the categories of Construction Law and Personal Injury Litigation-Defendants.
- James Ribaudo for his recognition in the categories of Appellate Practice and Insurance Law.
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America recognizes associates and other lawyers who are earlier in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States.
Congratulations to all of the recognized attorneys. Our team of attorneys has the experience and dedication needed to represent various industries and legal situations, and our team of professionals bring a fresh perspective and proven discipline to every case. The lawyers at Gausnell, O’Keefe & Thomas pride themselves on their ability to provide their clients with the best representation in the Midwest, and they are honored to be recognized by Best Lawyers for their hard work and dedication to their profession.