In the law firms Cray, Huber, Horstman, Heil & VanAusdal LLC added Jeffrey A. Siderius as a partner. Siderius practices in insurance coverage and appeals. He was previously with Lindemann, Miller, Siderius LLP. • Hamilton, Thies and Lorch LLP elected Afton L. Gauron to partner. Gauron handles estate, tax, probate and family law matters. She joined the firm as an associate when it opened in 2005.• Thompson, Coburn LLP promoted Emily L. Peel to partner and Bethany A. Bruno to counsel. Peel …