William S. Thomas is one of GOT's many experienced trial lawyers. His trial practice is diverse, with an emphasis in complex litigation. He has tried cases in a number of difficult venues, from the City of St. Louis, Missouri, to Madison and St. Clair Counties, in Illinois, and Federal Court in East St. Louis and St. Louis. He was lead trial counsel in one of the longest civil jury trials in St. Louis County history, which lasted 100 trial days. His trial experience is extensive, having handled cases involving general liability matters, professional liability, toxic torts, including asbestos, benzine and other substances, and environmental claims. He has represented product manufacturers of consumer products, power tools, recreational vehicles, manufactured housing, foundry equipment, and a host of others, including pharmaceutical litigation. He handles health care liability claims. Bill also devotes his practice to trial work for design professionals or other construction professionals. He has arbitrated or tried successfully claims involving architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, sureties and owners. He also assists design professionals on up-front contract document reviews and consultations.

Principal at firm, where I handled trials, mediations and arbitrations for a number of different industries and practice areas, with a focus on construction claims and loss prevention and professional liability and product liability claims.

As law student, prepared cases for trial, made witness contacts, research involving criminal statutes and case law, prepared for and tried misdemeanor offenses with Rule 13 Certification.

As a summer intern, worked in the Environmental Law department preparing prosecution position papers, researched and prepared appeals for the Appellate Division.