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William Thomas, Gausnell, O’Keefe & Thomas
Staff Report//December 11, 2024//
St. Louis
Across his 30-year career, Bill Thomas has tried over 70 cases to verdict in Illinois and Missouri. He was lead trial counsel in one of the longest civil jury trials in St. Louis County history, which lasted 100 trial days.
Thomas is involved in many professional organizations, including the International Association of Defense Counsel. He serves on the American Arbitration Association’s panel of neutrals as an arbitrator and mediator and is a Fellow of the Construction Lawyers Society of America.
He earned his law degree from Saint Louis University in 1994 and is a co-founder of his firm.
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