William S. "Bill" Thomas

Recognized by Best Lawyers^® since 2019.

1717 Park Avenue St. Louis, Missouri 63104

(314) 257-9800

Firm: Gausnell, O'Keefe & Thomas, LLC

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Firm

Gausnell, O'Keefe & Thomas, LLC

Years In Practice

Phone Number (314) 257-9800

William S. Thomas is one of the firm’s many experienced trial lawyers. His practice is diverse, with an emphasis in complex litigation. He has tried cases in a number of difficult venues, from the City of St. Louis, Missouri, to Madison and St. Clair Counties, in Illinois, and Federal Court in East St. Louis and St. Louis. He was lead trial counsel in one of the longest civil jury trials in St. Louis County history, which lasted 100 trial days. In addition to his trial practice, Bill is actively involved in a number of professional organizations. He is a former president of the Lawyers Association of St. Louis, the local trial bar. He is active in the Defense Research Institute, (DRI), serving on its Products Liability Committee, and that committee’s Building Products and Power Tool Specialized Litigation Groups, where he has spoken at DRI conferences. He is active in the DRI’s Construction Committee, and Professional Liability Committee, where he serves on their Design Professional Subcommittees. He has authored a number of articles for the DRI’s monthly publication, For the Defense. He is an extensive author and speaker on a number of topics from products liability to construction law issues.

What legal services does this lawyer offer?

Construction Law

Litigation - Construction

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