EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – October 16, 2024 – The Gori Law Firm, nationally recognized for representing victims of asbestos exposure, is excited to welcome several new attorneys to its team. Joining the firm’s Edwardsville office are attorneys Elizabeth Skym, Jack Woelfel, Andres Montero, Michael Cook and Teona Drake-Robinson.
“With offices throughout the country, our goal is to continue to grow so that we can continue to best serve our clients and advocate for them and their families,” said Sara Salger, managing partner of the firm. “All of our new attorneys bring a distinct set of skills and experience from their backgrounds, and we’re happy to have them as part of the Gori Law family.”
About Elizabeth Skym
Skym received her juris doctorate in 2016 from Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, Kansas. Before joining The Gori Law Firm, she represented Social Security claimants seeking disability benefits. Skym now represents clients and families in cases relating to mesothelioma and asbestos exposure.
About Jack Woelfel
Woelfel has been a practicing attorney for over twenty years, fifteen of which were dedicated to representing clients in asbestos litigation. He has also worked in consumer law, personal injury and workers’ compensation.
About Michael Cook
Cook attended Southern Illinois University School of Law in Carbondale, Illinois, to receive his juris doctorate in 2023. He is focused on helping those injured by asbestos receive the compensation they deserve and navigate the complexities of the legal system.
About Teona Drake-Robinson
Drake-Robinson is a St. Louis native who attended St. Louis University School of Law’s part-time night program. There, she obtained her juris doctorate while working full-time. After she received her degree, she began representing personal injury plaintiffs. She also has experience in civil litigation, municipal law, criminal defense, traffic and municipal prosecutorial work. Today, she represents plaintiffs in asbestos litigation cases.
