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Thomas John Gonwa
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Biography
I am a Missouri personal injury attorney and member of the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys. I grew up in Lake Saint Louis and attended Wentzville schools, graduating from Wentzville Holt High School, Mizzou's Trulaske College of Business and Mizzou's School of Law.
Gonwa Law focuses on helping Missouri residents who have been injured in auto, semi-truck, motorcycle, and boating accidents.
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Missouri for 15 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2010
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Location
Gonwa Law LLC
1001 Boardwalk Springs Place, Suite 111, O'Fallon, MO, 63368
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Thomas John Gonwa's Reviews
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Posted by Lannette | March 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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My Experience - Pleasant in a Not So Pleasant Situation
Tom is incredibly down to earth and truly genuine. I was rear-ended and had lots of bills to take care of with the ambulance, car repair, ER visit so on and so forth. Tom helped me to stay calm and to not stress about all of the bills that kept showing up in my mailbox (I was a mess)! He was incredib...
Posted by Mike | October 26, 2013
Michael Liverar
I was in a serious car crash in May. I had hosipital and dr bills that needed to be taken care of. I was not in shape to deal with the insurance and dr bills. I hired Tom and he handled all the bills and insurance people so that I did not have to worry about any of it. All the bills are now taken ca...
Posted by anonymous | March 8, 2013
A Fine, Dedicated Professional
Mr. Gonwa provided high quality work in my case: tireless dedication and fine professionalism, always showing empathy and consideration. He was creative in finding solutions and case updates were always on time. He is pleasant and always ready. He has a hands-on approach and will never leave you hang...
Posted by Bethany | September 27, 2011
Wonderful
He was down to earth and easy to talk to, when I had questions or stopped in the office he would take the time to stop what he was doing and discuss any concerns I had. I will definitely utilize him in the future.
Posted by Rick | September 22, 2011
Helping my dad
My father was involve in a car accident (though no fault of his own), and Tom help us get justice from the responsible party for the loss of personal property and personal injuries he sustained! Tom did an excellent job in explaining our options and helping us recover our damages.
Thomas John Gonwa's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Tom for over 15 years and could not provide a higher recommendation for an attorney. Tom takes the time to get to know his clients, and helps his clients through the challenges they face. Tom is smart, experienced, and creative in achieving favorable outcomes. I've seen first-hand Tom obtain impressive results on his cases."
"Mr. Gonwa is an excellent attorney with a wide range of legal expertise. He works tirelessly to provide his clients with the best legal representation available."
"Mr. Gonwa is an experienced attorney who always puts his clients first."
"Thomas is a zealous advocate for his clients and an exceptional lawyer. True professional"
"Tom is a great lawyer. His dedication and professionalism are second to none."
"Tommy is a dedicated lawyer and works hard to obtain the best result to his clients."
"Tommy is a great attorney. He works hard for his clients and gets good results."
"Tommy is an outstanding attorney. He works hard for his clients and puts them first, works hard, and gets results."
"I've known Tom for a number of years now, and know him to be staunch advocate for his clients, a professional in the community, and a fighter in the courtroom. I recommend Tom to others regularly, he does a fantastic service for the clients I refer."
"Tom Gonwa is the man. I have seen tom in action and he can be trusted to get the job done efficiently and timely for his clients. Insurance companies beg for mercy when they see his name on the case."
"Tom is a great young lawyer with lots of energy and has done great on a couple of cases I have sent to him. Will work hard for the client."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Top 10 Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2020
Legal Elite Award, US Business News Legal Elite Awards
2020
Excellence in Personal Injury, Lawyers of Distinction
2020
Premier Lawyer, Premier Lawyers of America
2019
Personal Injury 10 Best Attorney for Missouri, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2018
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2018
Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
2018
Excellence in the Practice of Law, Lawyers of Distinction
2018
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
2017
10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2017
Personal Injury 10 Best Law Firm for Missouri, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2008
Excellence in Contracts II, CALI
2007
Excellence in Contracts I, CALI
2004
Trulaske Scholar, Robert J. Trulaske, Sr., College of Business, University of Missouri
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Attorney at Law, Gonwa Law LLC
2009 - 2009
Summer Associate, Jones Day (Chicago)
2008 - 2008
Summer Associate, Langdon & Emison
2008 - 2008
Research Assistant, University Of Missouri School of Law
Associations
2010 - Present
Missouri Association of Trial AttorneysMember
2010 - Present
Missouri BarMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Alrashdi v. Sebert
Confidential Settlements
Le v. McCabe
Confidential Settlements
Barber v. Purcell
Confidential Settlement
Brown v. Muneenam, et. al
Confidential Settlement
Education
2010
University of Missouri - Columbia School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
University of Missouri, Columbia
Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2015
Wentzville Holt Career Day
How to Become An Attorney
2013
University of Missouri-Columbia, MATA student chapter
How to Start Your Own Law Firm
2009
Shedd Aquarium Board of Trustees Meeting
The Great Lakes: Effect of Climate Change on the Great Lakes, Adaptation Measures, and the Public Trust Doctrine
Publications
2020
Firm Website
Personal Injury Frequently Asked Questions
2014
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides