Ken Giacobbe
About Ken Giacobbe
Ken Giacobbe is a lawyer based in O'Fallon, IL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2026. Ken Giacobbe is recognized in the following practice areas:
- O'Fallon, Illinois
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Thompson Coburn LLP
Education: Washington University in St. Louis, J.D., Washington University in St. Louis, J.D., Washington University in St. Louis, J.D., and Washington University in St. Louis, J.D.
Location: O'Fallon, IL
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