Awards & Recognitions
Delivering High-Quality Legal Services
With many different awards from various organizations, the team at Panio Law Offices has proven itself as a reliable advocate for clients. Since 2005, we have helped people hold insurers and irresponsible parties accountable for what they owe. Find out how we may be able to help you obtain the funds you need for recovery by calling our firm today and scheduling a free consultation.
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Award-Winning Excellence
At Panio Law Offices, we take pride in our commitment to excellence, and our founder, Christopher Panio, has been recognized by some of the most prestigious legal organizations in the country for his outstanding work in personal injury and workers’ compensation law.
Super Lawyers Recognition
Christopher Panio has been named to the 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers list, a distinction awarded to only the top 5% of attorneys in the state. This honor reflects his dedication to advocating for injury victims across Chicago and beyond.
Super Lawyers, a division of Thomson Reuters, is a highly respected rating service that identifies top attorneys from over 70 practice areas based on peer recognition and professional achievement. Selection involves a patented multiphase process that includes peer nominations, independent research, and evaluations by a blue-ribbon panel.
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate
Christopher Panio is a distinguished member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, one of the most exclusive groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is reserved for attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts, an honor earned by fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers.
One of his most notable case results includes a $4,000,000.00 settlement for a pedestrian accident victim. Additionally, in 2022, he secured one of the highest verdicts for a partially torn rotator cuff in Illinois.
Top Trial Lawyer Recognitions
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the Nation – Selected by The National Trial Lawyers Organization, an invitation-only organization that recognizes premier civil plaintiff trial attorneys.
- Top 40 Personal Injury Lawyers in the Nation – This distinction is granted to attorneys who demonstrate superior leadership, reputation, influence, and legal expertise.
- Best Lawyer in Chicago & Top-Rated Personal Injury Lawyer – Rated by Thumbtack.
- Avvo Client’s Choice Award – Awarded to Panio Law Offices for outstanding client satisfaction.
Emerging Lawyer Distinction
Attorney Christopher Panio has been named an Illinois Emerging Lawyer by the Law Bulletin Publishing Company. This honor is awarded to the top 2% of attorneys in Illinois who are 40 years old or younger and have demonstrated exceptional professionalism, ethics, and legal expertise early in their careers.
Emerging Lawyers are nominated by their peers and approved by the Leading Lawyers Advisory Board, ensuring only the most qualified attorneys receive this distinction. This marks Mr. Panio’s third consecutive nomination for this prestigious award.
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