Atty. Seth Gausnell
Seth G. Gausnell has 30 years of experience as a trial lawyer.
Insurance Law & More Attorney · Serving St. Louis, MO · 40+ Years Experience
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About Seth Gausnell at a Glance
Seth Gausnell is a personal injury and insurance attorney based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Gausnell, O'Keefe & Thomas LLC. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1986), Kansas (1987), and Illinois (1988). Educated at Saint Louis University (JD, 1986). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026), and Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law (St. Louis) (2025). Serves clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Seth Gausnell
- Seth G. Gausnell has 30 years of experience as a trial lawyer
- In total, he has tried more than 100 cases to verdict
- He received a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Kansas in 1983 and received his J.D. in 1985 from Saint Louis University Law School
- Seth was admitted to the Bar in Missouri in 1986
- the Bar in Kansas in 1987
- and the Bar in Illinois in 1988
- He is also admitted to practice in the United States District Court in the Eastern District of Missouri, Western District of Missouri, and the Southern District of Illinois, as well as the U.S
- Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
- His Martindale-Hubbell rating is AV
- Seth is a member of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel, The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, The Missouri Bar, Illinois State Bar Association, Association of Defense Trial Attorneys, Claims and Litigation Management Alliance, The Lawyers Association of St. Louis and Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers
- Seth participated in the Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers Trial Academy in 1993 and the International Association of Defense Counsel’s Trial Academy in Boulder, Colorado in 1994 and has lectured at seminars on transportation liability, premises liability and broker/agent liability
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Seth Gausnell's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Seth Gausnell handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in St. Louis.
Personal Injury in St. Louis
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.
Seth Gausnell is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →
Insurance Law in St. Louis
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in St. Louis
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 venue, 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.
St. Louis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a St. Louis-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in St. Louis Choose Seth Gausnell
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Seth Gausnell's practice in the field of personal injury and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Seth Gausnell brings 40+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Missouri, Kansas, and Illinois, Seth Gausnell can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury and insurance, Seth Gausnell can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in St. Louis
A St. Louis-based practice means Seth Gausnell attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Seth Gausnell Handles in St. Louis
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