Derek Ruzicka

Derek Ruzicka


Gausnell, O'Keefe & Thomas, LLC

Recognized since 2023

St. Louis, Missouri

Practice Areas

Litigation - Insurance

Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants

Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

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Derek P. Ruzicka focuses his trial practice in a diverse range of areas, with an emphasis in complex litigation. He has handled 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. Whether through dismissal, favorable trial verdicts, or reasonable case resolutions, he has successfully handled many difficult matters through completion.

Derek’s experience is extensive, having handled cases involving general liability matters, professional liability, toxic torts, including asbestos, benzene and other substances, product liability, trucking, and environmental claims. He has represented product manufacturers of consumer products, power tools, industrial vehicles, manufactured housing, foundry equipment, and a host of others, including pharmaceutical litigation.

Derek also devotes his practice to trial work for design professionals or other construction professionals, product liability, and other complex litigation matters. He has arbitrated or tried successfully claims involving architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and owners. He also assists design professionals and small business owners in up-front contract document reviews and consultations.

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Location
  • 1717 Park Avenue
    St. Louis, MO 63104
Education
  • Southern Illinois University, JD, graduated 2008
  • Valparaiso University, Psychology & Business Admin., graduated 2004
Bar Admissions
  • Missouri, 2008
  • Illinois, 2009
Affiliations
  • CLM - Member
  • DRI - Member
  • FDCC - Member
  • Lawyers Association of St. Louis - Member
Court Admissions
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Litigation - Insurance
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Awards:
  • Super Lawyer
  • Best Lawyers
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Construction Law
  • Litigation - Construction

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