Louis A. Cairo

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LOUIS ANTHONY CAIRO is a Partner at GWC, where he works in the firm’s Litigation department.

lcairo2@gwclaw.com
PH: (312) 999-9999

Louis Cairo has devoted his career to standing up for injured workers and individuals whose lives have been permanently altered by negligence, unsafe practices, and corporate indifference. He is recognized throughout the firm—and beyond—for his tireless work ethic, fearless advocacy, and unwavering dedication to achieving justice for his clients. Over the years, Louis has been a driving force behind some of the firm’s most remarkable results, including playing a central role in the two largest cases in its history. In addition, he has secured dozens of seven-figure outcomes, providing life-changing relief and security for families whose futures once seemed uncertain.

Louis believes that every case represents more than a legal battle—it represents real people and families who need someone to fight for them. His clients know him as both a powerful litigator and a compassionate ally who guides them through the most difficult times of their lives. He approaches each case with meticulous preparation, strategic vision, and the determination to hold wrongdoers fully accountable.

Beyond his courtroom work, Louis plays a key role in shaping the firm’s voice and presence in the community. He spearheads much of the firm’s public relations and marketing efforts, using his platform to amplify the stories of injured workers and ensure that the firm’s mission—to protect working people and demand accountability—is seen, heard, and felt. His ability to combine results-driven legal practice with meaningful outreach has strengthened the firm’s reputation as a champion for working families.

While Louis is deeply committed to his clients and his practice, he is equally devoted to his family. He and his wife, Andrea, are the proud parents of three boys who bring boundless energy and joy to their lives. Whether he’s on the sidelines cheering at their sporting events, exploring the outdoors, or creating new family adventures, Louis treasures every opportunity to spend time with them. His role as a husband and father is a constant source of inspiration, fueling his passion to fight for other families who have experienced loss, hardship, and injustice.

For Louis, the work is personal. He understands the sacrifices working men and women make every day, and he has made it his mission to stand beside them when tragedy strikes. Whether in the courtroom, at the negotiating table, or out in the community, Louis Cairo is committed to one principle above all: every worker deserves dignity, respect, and a relentless advocate in their corner.

Louis Anthony is licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois, where he is an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Justinian Society of Lawyers.

Associations & Memberships

  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Chicago Bar Association
  • Justinian Society of Lawyers

Education History

  • Eastern Illinois University
  • University of Illinois Chicago School of Law (formerly known as John Marshall Law School)

Recognition

  • Leading Lawyers, 2015
  • Emerging Lawyers, 2018-2024

Louis Anthony has also been named an “Emerging Lawyer” by Leading Lawyers Magazine every year since 2018. Fewer than 2% of all attorneys licensed in each state have been awarded this distinction, which is an honor reserved for those who have been identified by their peers as being among the top lawyers age 40 or younger (or for those who have practiced law for no longer than 10 years).

Below are just some of the results that Louis Anthony has obtained on behalf of his clients:

  • $23,500,000.00 for a union technical engineer who fell 140 feet to his death at Turner Construction’s Project for the Cancer Pavilion Center in Hyde Park (Settlement)
  • $20,000,000.00 for a union laborer who sustained devastating injuries on a construction site. (Settlement)
  • $8,000,000.00 for the family of a union tuckpointer who was fatally injured in an unwitnessed lift tipover accident. (Settlement)
  • $6,000,000.00 for a conveyor operator who sustained injuries to his hand when it got caught in the conveyor machine. (Settlement)
  • $4,795,000.00 for a forklift operator and his wife for injuries he sustained because of loading dock negligence. (Settlement)
  • $4,450,000.00 for an Iraqi War Veteran who struck a pothole in the City of Chicago and sustained fatal injuries. (Settlement at Trial)
  • $2,900,000.00 for a 76-year-old elderly man who sustained fatal injuries after being struck in the parking lot of an establishment. (Settlement)
  • $1,900,000.00 for a 26-year-old who was killed in a devastating multi-car semi-truck collision. (Settlement)
  • $1,313,000.00 for a union painter who fell off a second-floor landing in a residential home when a 4-ft section of the railing was missing. (Settlement)
  • $1,250,000.00 for three brothers who were involved in a major car accident resulting in surgery and broken bones. (Settlement)
  • $1,200,000.00 for a union electrician injured in a residential construction accident. (Settlement – Featured in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin)
  • $1,050,000.00 for the victim of a rear-end collision in Chicago. (Settlement)
  • $875,000.00 for a union Nicor gas worker who was hit head-on by another motor vehicle in a snowstorm and sustained multiple fractures. (Settlement)
  • $800,000.00 for a female passenger who sustained a devastating ankle injury when a semi-truck made an improper left turn in front of her vehicle. (Settlement)
  • $650,000.00 for a union operating engineer who was injured in a rear-end collision. (Settlement)
  • $600,000.00 for an 84-year-old elderly man who suffered fatal injuries due to nursing home neglect. (Settlement)
  • $527,689.02 for a union laborer following a trial in Lake County. (Verdict)
  • $475,000.00 for a Hoffman Estates man injured in a vaping-related accident. (Settlement)
  • $425,000.00 for a minor who was sexually molested by another minor at a Sunday School. (Settlement at Trial)
  • $418,000.00 for a farmhand who was run over by a tractor and sustained a femur fracture in Jo Daviess County. (Verdict)
  • $330,484.58 for a bicyclist who was cut off by a taxi cab driver and endured two surgeries to repair his forearm. (Verdict)
  • $315,000.00 for an elderly woman who was standing on a CTA and the bus stopped abruptly causing her to fall and fracture her hip. (Settlement)
  • $300,000.00 for a woman who slipped and fell at a friend’s residence and suffered a fractured ankle with surgery. (Settlement)
  • $277,500.00 for a union ironworker who injured his shoulder while on the job. (Settlement)

When he is not advocating for his clients, Louis Anthony enjoys spending time with his wife, children, and family, working out, and participating in hunting and fishing ventures worldwide.

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He is very reliable and responded to my emails or phone calls within 24 hours. Upfront and helpful, Mr. Elliott explained everything in detail and made the process a better learning experience for me. I am really grateful for his services, and I would recommend him to anyone who needs a great friendly lawyer!

The whole team at GWC was amazing. Harris took on my case and answered all emails, calls, and texts quickly and professionally.

Everyone who I came into contact at the firm was also great. If I ever get injured again they will be the first people that I call.

GWC went above and beyond to help resolve an almost 5 year case. The financial and emotional frustration we endured after my husband's car accident was met with empathy and urgency for resolution.

Lou was professional and kept in constant communication throughout the entire process. He treated us like family and never gave up on fighting for a fair and prompt resolution. Our lives may be forever changed but Lou and his team made the utmost commitment to make sure we were taken care of. GWC has the best staff and I am positive if we had used another firm our financial compensation would not have been even close to what Lou & his team secured for us. We are forever grateful and would recommend GWC to anyone in a similar situation. Thank you again for changing our lives for the better.

Mr. Harris Elliott is an amazing attorney! He helped me with my WC case and kept me updated throughout the process until everything was taken care of.

He is very reliable and responded to my emails or phone calls within 24 hours. Upfront and helpful, Mr. Elliott explained everything in detail and made the process a better learning experience for me. I am really grateful for his services, and I would recommend him to anyone who needs a great friendly lawyer!

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