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Our mesothelioma and asbestos legal reviewers comprise experienced lawyers from top firms who are experts in mesothelioma and asbestos litigation. With extensive experience in handling complex legal cases, they ensure our content is precise and aligned with current legal standards. Their deep knowledge and ongoing engagement with legal developments provide essential guidance for individuals seeking justice and compensation.
Sara M. Salger, an asbestos and mesothelioma legal expert and reviewer at Mesothelioma Hub, is a managing partner at The Gori Law Firm in Edwardsville, Illinois, and is the 71st President of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA). Sara obtained her J.D. from Saint Louis University School of Law with a focus on litigation and holds an International Law Certificate. Sara received the Elizabeth Cady Stanton Award for Elevating Women in Our Profession from the Asbestos Plaintiffs Bar in 2020 and the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association’s President’s Award in 2019. Sara is a member of the American Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, Madison County Bar Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Missouri State Bar Association, Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, American Association for Justice, National Asbestos Mesothelioma Trial Lawyers (Member), National Women Trial Lawyers, and is on the Illinois Trial Lawyers Executive Committee and Board.
Chris T. Layloff is a partner at the Gori Law Firm, a 40-plus attorney firm based in Edwardsville with offices across the country. The practice is focused on asbestos, environmental, toxic tort, and product liability litigation. A skilled asbestos and mesothelioma trial lawyer from Granite City, Illinois, Chris holds a dual degree in finance and economics from Saint Louis University (2005) and a J.D. from Saint Louis University School of Law (2008). Chris’s legal career involves representing injured plaintiffs, focusing on asbestos-related cases. In 2020, he was recognized as one of the Top 10 Asbestos/Mesothelioma Trial Lawyers in Illinois by the National Trial Lawyers. Chris is an active member of various legal associations, including 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. Chris has litigated in jurisdictions from coast to coast and resolved cases totaling hundreds of millions.
As Director of Claims for the Environmental Litigation Group (ELG), Jonathan manages client relations as well as the collection and proper distribution of all funds. He’s been with ELG almost from the beginning and has been very involved in asbestos cases over the years. At ELG, the client always comes first, and Jonathan is able to address any concerns clients may have.
Our team of authors collaborates with the advocate team, focusing on writing about asbestos exposure and mesothelioma to spread awareness. They are dedicated to supporting families within the mesothelioma community.