Seth G. Gausnell is a highly experienced civil litigation attorney and co-owner of Gausnell, O’Keefe & Thomas, specializing in defense-side trial work with over 30 years of practice. He stands out for his extensive courtroom experience, having tried more than 100 cases to verdict, and his AV Martindale-Hubbell rating reflects his peer-recognized legal expertise and ethical standards.
His practice focuses on representing businesses, insurance carriers, and professionals in complex liability disputes, leveraging his deep background in premises liability, transportation cases, and bad faith litigation. Admitted to practice in Missouri, Kansas, and Illinois, Seth is a sought-after litigator known for his strategic approach and successful defense verdicts in high-stakes trials.
Services Offered
- Appellate Law
- Arbitration
- Business Litigation
- Catastrophic Injury Defense
- Construction Law (Architecture, Defect, Engineering, Transactional)
- General Liability
- Insurance/Coverage Disputes
- Mediation
- Medical Malpractice Defense
- Premises Liability (including Dram Shop, Slip and Fall)
- Product Liability Defense
- Professional Liability (Legal Malpractice, Licensing Board Actions)
- Toxic Torts (Asbestos, Silica, Talcum Powder, Chemical Exposure, Lead and Metal Exposure)
- Transportation Liability (Automobile Liability)
- Bad Faith Liability
Seth is licensed in Missouri, Kansas, and Illinois, including multiple federal districts and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. He is an active member of several prestigious legal associations and has frequently lectured on topics such as transportation law, premises liability, and digital evidence in litigation.
