Don O'Keefe, Insurance Attorney in St Louis, Missouri
Over 35 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance, Personal Injury, and Product Liability
Gausnell, O'Keefe & Thomas LLC
St Louis, MO
Practicing insurance in St Louis since 1991.
- 35+
- Years practicing
- 2
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Don O'Keefe is an attorney based in St. Louis, MISSOURI. The practice focuses on Insurance, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Don has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Gausnell, O'Keefe & Thomas LLC.
- Based in
- St. Louis, MISSOURI
- Experience
- over 35 years
- Known for
- Insurance · Personal Injury · Product Liability
- Handles Insurance, Personal Injury, and Product Liability matters from St. Louis, MISSOURI.
- Over 35 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026).
About Don O'Keefe: Don O'Keefe is an attorney based in St. Louis, MISSOURI. The practice focuses on Insurance, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Don has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Gausnell, O'Keefe & Thomas LLC.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Don takes on
Don concentrates on insurance, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Don handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance
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Product Liability
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Insurance cases in St Louis, Missouri
Don takes insurance matters in St Louis, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Don agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in St Louis, Missouri
Don takes personal injury matters in St Louis, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Don agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in St Louis, Missouri
Don takes product liability matters in St Louis, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Don agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Don O'Keefe — insurance lawyer in St Louis
Don O'Keefe is an attorney based in St. Louis, MISSOURI. The practice focuses on Insurance, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Don has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Gausnell, O'Keefe & Thomas LLC.
Don O’Keefe has over 25 years of experience as a trial lawyer. In all, he has tried more than 100 cases to verdict in state and federal courts in Missouri and Illinois and arbitrations before the American Arbitration Association and United States Arbitration and Mediation. Don has argued before appellate courts in both Missouri and Illinois and has been before the Missouri Supreme Court on multiple cases.
Don is a member of many prominent legal and state bar organizations including the Defense Research Institute (DRI), Trucking Industry Defense Association (TIDA), Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers (MODL), and both the Missouri and Illinois State Bar Associations. He is an AV Preeminent lawyer rated by Martindale Hubbell and has been recognized regularly by Super Lawyers in Transportation/Maritime law. Don is frequently recognized by Missouri Lawyers Weekly for favorable verdicts including the top defense verdict for a catastrophic trucking case in 2007; frequently lectures before many legal and industry organizations; and has served as a city attorney for a local municipality. Don was recognized by Small Business Monthly as one of the Best Attorneys in St. Louis for small business owners in 2020.
Working with Don on a insurance matter
Don O’Keefe has over 25 years of experience as a trial lawyer. In all, he has tried more than 100 cases to verdict in state and federal courts in Missouri and Illinois and arbitrations before the American Arbitration Association and United States Arbitration and Mediation. Don has argued before appellate courts in both Missouri and Illinois and has been before the Missouri Supreme Court on…
Who Don represents
Don reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance, personal injury, and product liability matters in St Louis and the surrounding Missouri area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Missouri
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Jurisdictions
Don's state bar admissions
Illinois
1992 · ACTIVE
Missouri
1991 · ACTIVE
Don studied at — in University of Missouri.
Law school and academic background
Don completed — in University of Missouri. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Don runs in Missouri is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Don has received 3 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026).
Locations
Don O'Keefe's office in St. Louis
Don's primary office is at 1717 Park Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri, 63104. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Gausnell, O'Keefe & Thomas LLC
1717 Park Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri 63104
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How to hire Don O'Keefe — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Don usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Don charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Don's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Don will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a insurance attorney in St Louis, Missouri
A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Don
Don discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every insurance matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Don confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Don's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Don O'Keefe
How much does it cost to hire Don for a insurance case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Don walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Don offer a free consultation?
Don charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Don's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Don's current terms during booking.
How long do insurance cases in Missouri typically take?
Simple insurance matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Don gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Don take my case if I'm outside St Louis?
Don is licensed in Missouri. Matters governed by Missouri law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Don will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Don?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Don will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Don accepting new insurance clients right now?
Don's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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