Christopher T. Layloff

Christopher T. Layloff, a distinguished partner at The Gori Law Firm | Mesothelioma & Asbestos Exposure Lawyers in Edwardsville, Illinois, stands as a beacon of hope and resilience for those navigating the challenging waters of mesothelioma and asbestos exposure litigation. With a steadfast commitment to his clients, he offers not only adept legal guidance but also a comforting presence during their most trying times.

Concentration on personal injury litigation, Mr. Layloff has honed his skills in areas such as asbestos and mesothelioma cases, toxic torts, environmental exposure, product liability, mass torts, wrongful death related to toxic exposure and occupational disease cases. His focus is on reaching out to people who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or lung cancer resulting from asbestos exposure, especially those who have spent time working in places like industrial hubs, manufacturing sites, power plants, refineries, construction zones, and auto workshops. He is particularly adept at handling high-value asbestos cases involving long-term occupational exposure, take-home or secondary exposure and cases involving military veterans.

Raised in the steel town of Granite City, Illinois, Mr. Layloff's roots are deeply embedded in the community he serves. He graduated from Saint Louis University in 2005 with a dual degree in finance and economics, followed by a J.D. from Saint Louis University School of Law in 2008. His legal journey has seen him licensed across multiple jurisdictions, including Illinois, Missouri, the U.S. District Court Southern District of Illinois, the District of Columbia, Washington, D.C., and Arizona.

After law school, Mr. Layloff explored various areas of practice, with nearly all his cases focused on representing injured plaintiffs. His brief stint in the office of a United States Senator was a detour from his true passion – advocating for the injured. In 2020, his dedication and skill earned him recognition as one of the Top 10 Asbestos/Mesothelioma Trial Lawyers in Illinois by the National Trial Lawyers, a prestigious accolade reserved for a select few.

Mr. Layloff is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association for Justice, the Madison County Bar Association, the St. Clair County Bar Association and the East St. Louis Bar Association.