Atty. Derek Patrick Thomas Ruzicka
Derek Patrick Thomas Ruzicka is a lawyer practicing construction litigation, civil litigation, defense litigation and 9 other areas of law. Derek received a B.S. degree from Valparaiso University in 2004, and has been licensed for 18 years.
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Derek Patrick Thomas Ruzicka is a Principal based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Gausnell, O'Keefe and Thomas, LLC. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, criminal defense, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2008) and Illinois (2009). Educated at Southern Illinois University School of Law (J.D., 2008) and Valparaiso University (B.S. Psychology, 2004). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Derek Patrick Thomas Ruzicka is a lawyer practicing construction litigation, civil litigation, defense litigation and 9 other areas of law
- Derek received a B.S. degree from Valparaiso University in 2004, and has been licensed for 18 years
- Derek practices at Gausnell, O'Keefe and Thomas, LLC in St. Louis, MO
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Derek Patrick Thomas Ruzicka's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek Patrick Thomas Ruzicka handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Derek Patrick Thomas Ruzicka is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Missouri →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Derek Patrick Thomas Ruzicka is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Derek Patrick Thomas Ruzicka is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Missouri →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Derek Patrick Thomas Ruzicka is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Missouri →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Derek Patrick Thomas Ruzicka is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →
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Why local counsel matters in Missouri
Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in St. Louis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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