Atty. Thomas A. Durphy

Atty. Thomas A. Durphy

Thomas A. Durphy is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, school law, appeals - civil and 15 other areas of law.

St. Louis St. Louis 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas A. Durphy at a glance

Thomas A. Durphy is a Partner based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Shands, Elbert, Gianoulakis & Giljum, LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on divorce, car accidents, personal injury, family law, and employment. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2001) and Illinois (2004). Educated at St. Louis University (J.D., 2001) and Syracuse University (B.A., 1990). Active member of Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Thomas A. Durphy is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, school law, appeals - civil and 15 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from Syracuse University in 1990, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Thomas practices at Shands, Elbert, Gianoulakis & Giljum, LLP in St. Louis, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas A. Durphy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas A. Durphy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Thomas A. Durphy is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Missouri →

Personal Injury

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.

Thomas A. Durphy is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Thomas A. Durphy is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Missouri →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Thomas A. Durphy is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas A. Durphy

Where is Thomas A. Durphy's law office located?
Thomas A. Durphy's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm is Shands, Elbert, Gianoulakis & Giljum, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas A. Durphy handle?
Thomas A. Durphy focuses on divorce, car accidents, personal injury, family law, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Thomas A. Durphy practiced law?
Thomas A. Durphy has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Thomas A. Durphy go to law school?
Thomas A. Durphy earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact Thomas A. Durphy for a consultation?
You can contact Thomas A. Durphy directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
St. Louis University
- 2001
B.A.
Syracuse University
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 2001
Illinois
Admitted: 2004

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