Christopher Lawrence Panio

Christopher Lawrence Panio

5.0
Rating: 9.8

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%

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

Christopher Lawrence Panio's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2026 | Hired Attorney

The best lawyer ever

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 STARS — EXCELLENT LAW FIRM! HIGHLY RECOMMEND PANIO LAW FIRM! Panio Law Firm did an outstanding job helping my granddaughter receive a very large settlement after she was hit by a car during COVID! We originally had another attorney who held her case for an entire year and accomplished a...bsolutely nothing! As soon as Panio Law Firm took over, they immediately got to work! Everything moved incredibly fast. My granddaughter received her settlement in approximately eight months! The best part was that they handled everything! My granddaughter didn't have to do anything, especially during the difficult COVID period. Professional, hardworking, efficient, and dedicated to getting results! I highly recommend Panio Law Firm to anyone needing an excellent personal injury attorney. THANK YOU, PANIO LAW FIRM, FOR TAKING CARE OF MY GRANDDAUGHTER AND GETTING HER THE SETTLEMENT SHE DESERVED! — T. Huff

Posted by Vonnetta | December 20, 2019 | Hired 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 01, 2016 | Hired 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 Edward | November 15, 2016 | Hired 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 Lori | November 15, 2016 | Hired 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.

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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:  9.8 (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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