Christopher Lawrence Panio

Christopher Lawrence Panio

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 20 years

Car accident Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Animal & Dog Bites

332 S Michigan Avenue, Suite 121 #5277, Chicago, IL

About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

30%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 20 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2005

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Panio Law Offices

332 S Michigan Avenue, Suite 121 #5277, Chicago, IL, 60604

Panio Law Offices

18220 Harwood Ave, Ste. 4B, Homewood, IL, 60430

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Christopher Lawrence Panio's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Vonnetta | December 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney -Highly Recommend

I retained the services of Attorney Christopher Panio back in April of 2019 after becoming involved in a car accident. Mr Panio was very transparent from the beginning with the process and expectations of my personal injury case. He and his staff stayed in constant contact with me during my recovery ...from injury. I was able to receive full compensation for all medical expenses as well as pain and suffering. I highly recommend his services and would absolutely retain him for any future legal matters.

Posted by Gwen | December 1, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional Attorney

From the beginning to the end Chris Panio and his staff communicated and informed me of every detail of my case. I am so appreciative of his service and understanding in regards to the whole experience. I will definitively recommend his law practice to anyone in need of an attorney.

Posted by Lori | November 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Gets the job done right and brings in great results quickly.

While I can not talk about my case specifically because Mr. Panio got me even more money for signing a confidentiality agreement, I can talk about my lawyer. I hired Mr. Panion and exactly one year later I had a check in my hand. No court AND he got them to settle more then expected. Calls and email ...where handled very timely and he let me know what was going on all along the way. I have never been through a lawsuit before so Mr. Panio made sure I stayed in the loop all along the way. I highly recommend him and would use him again in a heart beat.

Posted by Edward | November 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great job!

Chris had a plan and was very communicative which made the process seemless. I couldnt asked for a better outcome given the circumstances I highly recommend Panio Law Services.

Posted by Stewart | August 8, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Auto Injury

Chris was a true professional throughout the whole process. He kept me informed through E-mail, texts and phone calls - very contactable. Not at all like the lawyers on those TV commercials. You speak with him, not some representative associated with him. After about 1 year and 10 months after the ...injury and interviewing 3 other attorneys, I chose Chris. 1 attorney told me to take the money the Insurance was offering. 1 said ask for 50% more and 1 said “not a good case”. After speaking with Chris he guided me through the process and increased the settlement by 6 times what the insurance company was offering. I had a lot of questions and he had patience and answers along with practical, realistic experience to make the correct decisions. He always presented me with choices throughout the process, but did what I decided to do. My health, wellbeing and my family are better off because of Chris.

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Christopher Lawrence Panio's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Massucci

Litigation lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I always enjoy talking to Chris because he works hard and cares about his clients."

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Scott Goldstein

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Panio is a tireless advocate for his clients. He fights to make sure they obtain the maximum recovery for the their injuries. I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2025

Best Car Accident Lawyers (Chicago), Expertise

2024

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2024

Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2023

Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2018

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2016

Top-Rated Chicago Personal Injury Firm, Thumbtack

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2015

Personal Injury Law, Lead Counsel

2015

Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2015

Clients' Choice, Avvo

2015

Top-Rated Law Firm, Thumbtack

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Arbitrator, Cook County Circuit Court

2012 - Present

Owner, Panio Law Offices

2006 - 2012

Attorney, Wadington & Associates

2004 - 2004

Clerk, Cook County State Attorney's Office

Associations

2012 - Present

South Suburban Bar Association

2012 - Present

South Suburban Bar Assocation

Chairman - Civil Law Committee

2006 - Present

Illinois Trial Lawyers Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Lopez v. James

$1,250,000.00

Sikora v. Gestes

$100,000.00

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Education

2005

The John Marshall Law School

Doctor of Law (J.D.)

2002

University of Colorado At Boulder

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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