Christopher Lawrence Panio

Christopher Lawrence Panio began his academic journey at the University of Colorado, earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing and a minor in International Business in 2002. He pursued his legal education at the John Marshall Law School in Chicago, where he was recognized on the Dean's List. During this time, he clerked for Lavin & Nisivaco under Terrance J. Lavin, now an Illinois First District Appellate Court Judge.

After graduating, Christopher gained extensive trial experience working with a renowned Chicago legal practice, focusing on complex personal injury cases. In 2012, he established his own firm, Panio Law Offices, with a mission to deliver professional legal representation combined with personalized attention. The firm has since grown into one of the leading personal injury practices in the Chicagoland area, dedicated to representing severely injured clients.

Beyond his practice, Christopher serves as a court-appointed arbitrator for the Circuit Court of Cook County's Mandatory Arbitration program, handling diverse personal injury and property damage cases. He holds leadership roles as Chairman of the Civil Law Committee and a board member of the Lawyer Referral, Pro Bono, and Advertising Committee at the South Suburban Bar Association. Additionally, he is an active member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, and the Chicago Bar Association.

Mr. Panio is licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.