Atty. Christopher T. Layloff

Atty. Christopher T. Layloff

Chris T. Layloff was raised in the steel town of Granite City, Illinois.

Edwardsville Edwardsville 18 yrs experience 18 year
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About Christopher T. Layloff at a glance

Christopher T. Layloff is a Partner based in Edwardsville, Illinois, practicing at Gori Law Firm. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on personal injury. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2008), Missouri (2009), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois (2009), and District of Columbia (2017). Educated at Saint Louis University School of Law (J.D. Concentrations, 2008) and Saint Louis University (B.S.B.A. Economics, 2005). Active member of American Bar Association Illinois State Bar Association Illinois Trial Lawyers Association American Association for Justice Madison County Bar Association St, Clair County Bar Association East St, and Louis Bar Association. Serands clients in Edwardsville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Chris T. Layloff was raised in the steel town of Granite City, Illinois
  • He graduated from Saint Louis University with a dual-degree in finance and economics in 2005, and received his J.D. from Saint Louis University School of Law in 2008
  • Following law school, Mr. Layloff worked in many areas of practice, with nearly 100% of his cases involving injured plaintiffs
  • He spent a couple of years working in the office of a United States Senator, but soon returned to his first love: litigating on behalf of the injured
  • Mr. Layloff is a member of the American Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, American Association for Justice, Madison County Bar Association, St. Clair County Bar Association and East St. Louis Bar Association
  • Published Works Co-Author, Advanced Rulings-Taxpayers Can Obtain Binding Tax Advice from State Taxing Authorities-Part I, Journal of Multistate Taxation and Incentives, December, 2007 Co-Author, Advanced Rulings-Taxpayers Can Obtain Binding Tax Advice from State Taxing Authorities-Part II, Journal of Multistate Taxation and Incentives, February, 2008 Co-Author, Advanced Rulings-Taxpayers Can Obtain Binding Tax Advice from State Taxing Authorities-Part III, Journal of Multistate Taxation and Incentives, March/April, 2008 Co-Author, Advanced Rulings-Taxpayers Can Obtain Binding Tax Advice from State Taxing Authorities-Part IV, Journal of Multistate Taxation and Incentives, May, 2008 Co-Author, Advanced Rulings-Taxpayers Can Obtain Binding Tax Advice from State Taxing Authorities-Part V, Journal of Multistate Taxation and Incentives, July, 2008 Classes/Seminars Discovery Issues in Asbestos Litigation, Managing the Rule 206 Corporate Representative Deposition, What's Viable and What's Not in Protective Orders - 2017 National Legal Decisions Directly Impacting Asbestos Litigation, Co-Presenter: National Asbestos Litigation Conference, San Francisco, CA, September - 2019 Fraternities/Sororities Sigma Chi Phi Alpha Delta Professional Associations and Memberships American Bar Association Illinois State Bar Association Illinois Trial Lawyers Association American Association for Justice Madison County Bar Association St. Clair County Bar Association East St. Louis Bar Association

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher T. Layloff's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher T. Layloff handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Edwardsville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher T. Layloff

Where is Christopher T. Layloff's law office located?
Christopher T. Layloff's law practice is located in Edwardsville, Illinois. The firm is Gori Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher T. Layloff handle?
Christopher T. Layloff focuses on personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Christopher T. Layloff practiced law?
Christopher T. Layloff has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Christopher T. Layloff go to law school?
Christopher T. Layloff earned their education at (J.D. Concentrations, 2008); (B.S.B.A. Economics, 2005).
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Education

J.D. Concentrations
Saint Louis University School of Law
- 2008
B.S.B.A. Economics
Saint Louis University
- 2005

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2008
Missouri
Admitted: 2009
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2009
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2017
Arizona
Admitted: 2024

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