Atty. William Stuart Thomas

Atty. William Stuart Thomas

William Stuart Thomas is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, construction law, transportation and 17 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years.

St. Louis St. Louis 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About William Stuart Thomas at a glance

William Stuart Thomas is a Co-Founder, Principal based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Gausnell, O'Keefe and Thomas, LLC. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, business, real estate, and construction. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1994), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri (1994), Illinois (1995), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois (1995). Educated at Saint Louis University School of Law (JD, 1994) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Missouri Bar (Member, Construction Law Committee) The Bar Association of Metropolitan Saint Louis (Member-at-Large, Young Lawyers Division, 1997-1999) Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers The Lawyers Association of St and Louis. Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William Stuart Thomas is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, construction law, transportation and 17 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • William practices at Gausnell, O'Keefe and Thomas, LLC in St. Louis, MO

Practice Areas Explained

William Stuart Thomas's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

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

William Stuart Thomas 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.

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

William Stuart Thomas is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

William Stuart Thomas is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Missouri →

Construction Law

William Stuart Thomas is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction 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 William Stuart Thomas

Where is William Stuart Thomas's law office located?
William Stuart Thomas's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm is Gausnell, O'Keefe and Thomas, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Stuart Thomas handle?
William Stuart Thomas focuses on car accidents, personal injury, business, real estate, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has William Stuart Thomas practiced law?
William Stuart Thomas has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did William Stuart Thomas go to law school?
William Stuart Thomas earned their education at (JD, 1994); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact William Stuart Thomas for a consultation?
You can contact William Stuart Thomas 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.
What awards or recognition has William Stuart Thomas received?
William Stuart Thomas's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

JD
Saint Louis University School of Law
- 1994
B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1991

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
Admitted: 1994
Illinois
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1996
Colorado
Admitted: 2025

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