Patrick A. Salvi
Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Chicago, Illinois
Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C.
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice; view more
Licensed in Illinois since: 1978
Education: University of Notre Dame Law School
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2005 - 2025 Call today:
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Patrick A. Salvi concentrates his legal practice in several limited areas primarily involving a trial practice in cases concerning serious personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and mass torts. Mr. Salvi has achieved record-breaking jury verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients, including serving as lead counsel in obtaining an Illinois record-high $148 million jury verdict and a Lake County record $33 million jury verdict. Under his leadership, the law firm has obtained more than 260 multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements totaling more than $1.5 billion on behalf of injury clients. Mr. Salvi is dedicated to helping his clients – individuals, families or corporations – providing the highest level of professional legal representation.
In 1982, Mr. Salvi founded the law firm of Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. (originally The Law Offices of Patrick A. Salvi) in Waukegan, Illinois. He is the sole owner, chairman, and Managing Equity Partner of Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. The firm has 19 lawyers and is supported by more than 30 staff members including paralegals, nurse paralegals, and administrative assistants. Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C., has convenient office locations in Chicago and Waukegan.
Patrick Salvi is a nationally recognized attorney who has been listed as one of the “Best Lawyers in America” by Woodward/White, Inc., since 2005. In 2017, Best Lawyers® named him the Plaintiff’s Personal Injury “Lawyer of the Year” in Chicago. He received The Jury Verdict Reporter and Law Bulletin Publishing Company awards for Trial Lawyer Excellence in 2011, 2012 and 2018.
Additionally, Mr. Salvi’s peers have selected him to the Illinois Super Lawyers Top 10 List every year since 2014 (out of 96,000 Illinois lawyers and all categories of law). Leading Lawyers Magazine (Law Bulletin Media) has named Mr. Salvi to three Top Ten Lists every year since 2016:
- “Top 10 Leading Lawyers in Illinois in All Areas of Law”
- “Top 10 Leading Consumer Lawyers in Illinois”
- “Top 10 Personal Injury Plaintiff’s Lawyers in Illinois.”
Mr. Salvi has been selected for The Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America every year since 2017, and in 2021, he was inducted into the Lawdragon 500 Hall of Fame.
- Named to the prestigious “Top 100” by the National Trial Lawyers
- Highest rating for “Legal Ability and General Recommendation” and listing in the “Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers” (Martindale-Hubbell American Law Directory)
- “The Leading American Attorneys of Illinois” (The Consumer Law Guidebook)
- “One of the Top Ten Personal Injury Lawyers in Illinois” and “Top 5% of all Lawyers in Illinois” (Law Bulletin Publishing Company’s Leading Lawyers, based on a survey of legal peers)
In 2001, he was invited to become a fellow in the prestigious International Academy of Trial Lawyers. In 2015, Mr. Salvi was selected to the Leading Lawyers Advisory Board. He currently serves on the American Association for Justice Leaders Forum.
Mr. Salvi is a former President of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. He served a three-year term from 2010 to 2012 as Chairman on the Character and Fitness, 2nd District Committee of the Illinois Board of Admissions to the Bar. He was appointed to the Illinois Supreme Court Committee on Jury Instructions in Civil Cases in 2013.
Additionally, Mr. Salvi serves as Chairman of the Notre Dame Law School Advisory Council.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: PlaintiffFocus areas
Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Delayed or Incorrect Diagnosis, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 50% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 50% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1978, Illinois
Professional Webpage: https://www.salvilaw.com/our-attorneys/patrick-salvi/
Bar/Professional Activity:
- International Academy of Trial Lawyers, Fellow Member
- American Association for Justice (formerly ATLA), Sustaining Member, M Club, 1990
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit , 1993
- Lake County Bar Association, Judiciary and Court Rules, 1987
- Florida Bar, 1979
- Illinois State Bar Association, Tort Law Section Counsel, 1990-92
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, President, 1993-94
- The Florida Bar/Trial Lawyers Section, Member
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Legislative Committee, 1989
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Second Vice President, 1991-92
- Illinois Trial Lawyers, Constitutional Challenge Committee Member, 1995
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Executive Committee, 2008-09
- The Society of Trial Lawyers Club, Member, 1999
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin, 1985
- Lake County Bar Association, Civil Trial Committee, Chairman, 1984
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Federal Trial Bar, 1978
- Chicago Bar Association, Member
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Third Vice President, 1990-91
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, President Elect, 1992-93
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Managers, 1986-Present
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Executive Committee, 1991-92
- American Association for Justice (formerly ATLA), Leaders Forum, Member, 1987
- Wisconsin Bar, 1985
- Lake County Bar Association, Referral Service Committee, 1985
- Illinois Bar , 1978
- American Bar Association, Member
- Illinois Board of Admissions to the Bar, 2nd District Committee, Character and Fitness, Chairman, 2010-2012
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Membership Committee, Chairman, 1988
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Prairie State Legal Services
- St. Mary’s University
- Clearbrook
- Catholic Charities Legal Assistance
- Carmel Catholic High School
- Misericordia
- University of Notre Dame Law School, Advisory Council, Chairman
- Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
- Michael Matters Foundation
- Lake County Bar Foundation, Board of Trustees, 2010
Educational Background:
- Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, St. Mary’s University of Minnesota, 1999
- B.A., Cum Laude, St. Mary's University of Minnesota , 1978
Videos:
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- On Thursday, March 21, 2019, Patrick A. Salvi spoke at the National Business Institute's “Building Your Civil Litigation Skills” seminar. Participants learned the best strategies and techniques for achieving the most favorable outcome possible at trial. , Speaker, Jury Selection, National Business Institute's “Building Your Civil Litigation Skills” seminar, 2019
- Salvi Schostok & Pritchard PC founder and managing equity partner Patrick A. Salvi delivered a presentation at the Lake County Bar Association’s Civil Trials & Appeals Committee seminar on May 27. Salvi’s speech discussed “Maximizing Damages in Your Personal Injury Cases.”, Speaker, Maximizing Damages in Your Personal Injury Cases, Lake County Bar Association’s Civil Trials & Appeals Committee seminar, 2021
- On Thursday, February 14, 2019, Patrick A. Salvi served as the featured speaker at the Iowa Association for Justice Trial Lawyers Conference. Mr. Salvi's speech focused on developing and presenting non-economic damages. , Speaker, Developing and presenting non-economic damages, Iowa Association for Justice Trial Lawyers Conference, 2019
- “Handling Objections at Trial.” Civil Litigation of Northwest Suburban Bar Association. , 1993
- “Using an Economist in a Personal Injury/Wrongful Death Case: A Plaintiff Lawyer's Perspective.” The Trial Lawyer's Guide. Vol. 43 - No. 1., 1999
- “Preparing and Presenting Plaintiff's Expert.” Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Medical Negligence Seminar., 1988
- “Shotgun Seminar; Damages for Loss of Society and Companionship.” Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Seminar, Chicago, IL. , 1993
- “Managing the Plaintiffs' P.I. Litigation Firm.”, 1995
- “Infection Cases.” Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Medical Malpractice Seminar, Chicago, IL. , 2001
- “Preparing Discovery Deposition and Cross-Examination of Opposing Experts.” Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Chicago, IL., 1992
- Illinois State Bar Association's Tort Trends; “Application of the Medical Studies Act Privileges to Materials Requested in Discovery.” Chicago, IL., 1992
- “Star Witnesses for Maximizing Damages.” Colorado Trial Lawyers Association Conference, Steamboat Springs, CO., 2000
- “Pragmatic Issues in the Medical Negligence Trial; Selecting the Jury.” Northern Illinois University's College of Law, Hoffman Estates, IL. , 1994
- “Medical Malpractice Trial Notebook.” Statute of Limitations., 1991
- “Trial Lawyers role in Money and Politics.” Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government. , 2001
- “The Trial Demonstration, Lecture on Damages.” American Trial Lawyers Association Chicago, IL. , 1994
- Moderator: "What Civil Court Judges Want You to Know," National Business Institute Trial Forum, Waukegan, IL., 2009
- “Point/Counterpoint, Maximizing Damages in Wrongful Death Cases.” Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Chicago, IL. , 2001
- “The Direct Examination of the Plaintiff's Expert in a Medical Malpractice Case.” Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Chicago, IL. , 2001
- “Point-Counterpoint” and “The Plaintiff's Closing Argument.” Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Seminar, Chicago, IL. October 1994.
- "Jury Selection," Update & Review, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Seminar, Chicago, IL, 2009
- “Dillon v. Evanston Hospital.” Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Shotgun Seminar, Springfield, IL. , 2003
- “Point-Counterpoint” and “The Plaintiff's Closing Argument.” Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Seminar, Chicago, IL. , 1994
- "The Plaintiff's Perspective in Medical Malpractice Litigation" Risk Managers' Meeting, Normal, IL., 2010
- “How to Depose the Defendant” Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Medical Malpractice Seminar, Chicago, IL. , 2002
- “Medical Malpractice; Radiology & Pathology Malpractice Cases.” Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Seminar, Chicago, IL. , 1994
- "Strategy and Tactics of how to take a deposition of a defendant in a Medical Malpractice case," Loyola Law School, Chicago, IL., 2010
- "Deposing an Expert in a Medical Malpractice Case." Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Past Presidents Seminar. , 2002
- “Closing Argument Techniques.” Chicago Bar Association, Chicago, IL. , 1995
- "Closing Argument and Rebuttal in a Medical Malpractice Case," Medical Malpractice, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Seminar, Chicago, IL., 2011
- “You Be the Judge! Discovering the Anatomy of a Medical Malpractice Jury Trial.” Plaintiff's Attorney at the Northwestern University School of Law. Presented by ISMIE Mutual Insurance Company, Evanston, IL. , 2002
- “Tort Reform 1995” and “Changes in Medical Malpractice.” Lake County Bar Association Gurnee, IL. , 1995
- American Bar Association Moot Court Judge, Dirken Federal Building., 2012
- Guest Lecturer at Loyola University., 2012
- “Law Firm Client Development and Growth & Expansion.” Law Bulletin Seminars; Chicago, IL. , 2004
- “Loss of Society Damages in Wrongful Death Cases.” Association of Trial Lawyers of America Annual Convention, New York City, NY. , 1995
- Guest Lecturer, University of Notre Dame Law School, Sports Law Class., 2012
- “Jury Selection Workshop” Hosted by Zagnoli McEvoy Foley, Ltd., Chicago, IL., 2003
- “Missing Witness Instruction.” Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Current Topics in Injury Victim Advocacy Seminar., 1995
- Co-Author: "Medical Malpractice Litigation Handbook." Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education. , 1989
- “Shoulder Dystocia Cases” Physician Insurers Association of America, Claims Management Workshop Washington D.C., 2003
- "Negligence Update.” Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Civil Practice Update and Review Seminar. , 1995
- “Special Techniques in the Cross Examination of Experts at Groundswell Trends in IL Law.” Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Chicago, IL., 1986
- “Medical Malpractice Cases - A Trial Lawyer's Perspective” Northwestern University Kellogg Graduate School, Evanston, IL. , 2003
- Sears Professional Development Seminar: 1995 Illinois Tort Reform Plaintiff's Lawyer Panel Member; Sears Legal Department; Hoffman Estates, IL. , 1996
- "Insurance Law Insights and Update." Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Chicago, IL. , 1986
- “Medical Records for Illinois Attorneys” National Business Institute Seminar, Oak Lawn, IL. , 2003
- “Pre-trial Trade Secrets of the Pros” and “Damages.” Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Chicago, IL. , 1996
- "Advanced Claims Management for Medical Malpractice - Plaintiff's Lawyer Perspective." MMI Companies, Inc. 1988 , 1989 , 1991 , 1992, 1994
- “Medical Malpractice Cases” Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Past Presidents Seminar, Chicago, IL. , 2004
- “Illinois State Bar Association Presentation Tort Law.” Illinois Law Cable Television Program. Channel 21, Chicago, IL. , 1995
- "Tort Law - Negligence & Strict Liability." Northwestern University Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Evanston, IL 1988, 1989, 1991-1995, 1997-2011, 2012
- “Birth Injury Cases: The Most Important Factors in Obstetrical Brachial Plexus and Hypoxic Ischemic Brain Injuries.” Florida Medical Malpractice Claims Council, Inc., Hollywood, FL. , 2004
- “Presenting Plaintiff’s Experts for Deposition and Trial and Panel Discussion”, Medical Malpractice Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Seminar, Chicago, IL. , 2012
- “Trial Techniques: Closing Argument-Damages in a Personal Injury Case.” Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Seminar, Chicago, IL. , 1996
- “Lake County Lawyers Face Business Boom,” Roundtable participant: Illinois Legal Times., 1996
- "Demonstrative Evidence." Civil Trial Committee Lake County Bar Association. 1988 , 1989
- “Jury Selection in Illinois: The Plaintiff Lawyer's Perspective on Voir Dire.” Lorman Education Services, Oakbrook, IL. , 2005
- Moderator: “Settlement in an Art”, The Law Bulletin Publishing Company’s Judges Symposium 2014, Chicago, IL., 2014
- “Jury Selection.” Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Point - Counter Point Seminar. , 1997
- "Road Construction Injuries Act." Statutory Causes of Action. Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Chicago, IL , 1988
- “Wrongful Death Damages” Update & Review Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Seminar, Chicago, IL. , 2008
- “The Utilization of Legal Nurse Consultants in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury Cases”, Greater Chicago Chapter of the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants Meeting, Chicago, IL. , 2013
- "Privileges.” Illinois State Bar Association Tort Law Update Seminar, Fontana, WI. , 1997
- Presentation of Plaintiff's Case in Program “Trial by Jury.” Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Seminar; Illinois State Fair Springfield, IL. , 1988
- “Spring 2008 Trial Ad Intensive Week” University of Notre Dame Law School, Notre Dame, IN., 2008
- "Voir Dire", Medical Malpractice Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Seminar, Chicago IL., 2013
- Program Moderator: "Civil Practice Update and Review Seminar," Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. , 1997
- “Hot Tips on Handling & Avoiding Common Settlement & Trial Problems” and “Handling Objections.” Illinois State Bar Association. 1990, 1991
- “Top Ten Things Every Lawyer Should Know” Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Education Fund Seminar, Chicago, IL. , 2007
- “Deposing a Defendant Doctor”, Medical Malpractice Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Seminar, Chicago, IL., 2014
- “Consultant Education Day” & “Presentation of the Catastrophic Medical Malpractice Case.” MMI Companies. Top Plaintiff and Defense Medical Malpractice Attorneys, AZ. , 1997
- “How to Conduct a Direct Examination of an Economist” and “Mock Demonstration of the Direct Examination of an Expert Economist.” Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Oak Brook, IL. , 1990
- “Handling Expert Witnesses” Litigation Skills Conference, Law Bulletin, Chicago, IL. , 2007
- Plaintiff’s Counsel Law Bulletin Seminar’s Annual Case Examination Conference, Chicago, IL. , 2012
- Sports Management Class - Guest Lecturer, Warren High School. , 2012
- “Demonstrative Evidence: The Winning Plaintiff's Case-in-Chief.” Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Seminar, Chicago, IL., 1997
- “Damages, Loss of Society & Companionship.” Civil Practice Update & Review Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. , 1990
- “Damages in Injury & Death Cases” Update & Review Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Seminar, Chicago, IL. , 2007
- Co-Author: Chapter 8, “Informed Consent”. Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Education Fund, Medical Malpractice Trial Notebook., 2010
- “The Art of Negotiation: Negotiating and Settling Personal Injury Cases.” Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Seminar, Chicago, IL. , 1998
- “Tips from a Malpractice Lawyer,” to the Wisconsin Optometric Association. , 1990
- “Preparing Experts to Testify” Illinois State Bar Association Seminar, Chicago, IL. , 2008
- “When Too Much for One is Not Enough for Another: The importance of questions regarding specific verdict amounts during voir dire.” The Lake County Bar Association Docket. March., 2010
- “A Practical Nuts & Bolts Seminar: Winning Your PI Case.” Prairie State Legal Services, Lake Forest, Illinois., 1998
- “Under the Jury's Microscope: Medical Malpractice Scrutinized” and “Handling Plaintiff's Experts.” Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Chicago, IL. , 1990
- “Spring 2009 Trial Ad Intensive Week” University of Notre Dame Law School, Notre Dame, IN., 2009
- “Preparing Your Expert Witnesses & Challenging Theirs”, Law Bulletin Seminar: Winning the Verdict and Protecting the Record, Chicago IL. , 2009
- “Why Medical Malpractice Caps are Wrong.” Northern Illinois University Law Review Symposium. , 2006
- “Preparing the Client for Deposition and Trial.” Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Automobile Accident Cases Seminar, Champaign, IL., 1998
- "An Automobile Case Study" and "The Child Dart-Out Case." Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Chicago, IL. , 1991
- “How a Plaintiff Attorney Prepares for and Conducts Settlement Discussions and Conferences”, Federal Tort Claims Act Seminar, Columbia, SC. , 2009
- “Why Medical Malpractice Caps are Wrong,” SIRS® Researcher database, Enduring Issues. , 2005
- Moderator: “The Death of Tort Reform/Negotiation and Settlement of Personal Injury Cases Seminar.” Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Chicago, IL. , 1998
- “Update and Review” and “Damages.” Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Seminar, Chicago, IL. , 1992
- “Why Medical Malpractice Caps are Wrong.” Trial Magazine of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America., 2005
- “Trial Techniques” and “Direct Examination of Plaintiff and Non-Medical Witnesses.” Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Seminar, Chicago, IL., 1998
- “Deadman's Act in a Nutshell.” Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Oak Brook, IL. , 1992
- “Why Medical Malpractice Caps are Wrong.” Trial Journal of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. Winter edition. , 2005
- “Effective Jury Selection and Presentation of Expert Opinions.” Northwestern Suburban Bar Association Civil Litigation, Rolling Meadows, IL., 2000
- “Medical Malpractice” and “Trying a Case Under the New Medical Malpractice Reform Act.” Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Chicago, IL. , 1991
- “The Art of Selecting a Jury for a Personal Injury Case.” Illinois Jury Verdicts; A Supplement to Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. , 2003
- “Jury Selection/Jury Instructions.” Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Past Presidents Seminar, Chicago, IL. , 2000
- “How to Present and Defend a Personal Injury Case” and “Proving Future Loss of Income.” Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago, IL. , 1991
- “Dynamic Closing Arguments.” Civil Trial Committee of the Lake County Bar Association Trial, Gurnee, IL., 1994
- “In Personal Injury Cases, Juror Questions are Crucial.” The National Law Journal. October., 2001
- “Jury Selection.” Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Trial Techniques Seminar, Chicago, IL. , 1999
- “Supreme Court Rule 220.” Civil Trial Committee of the Lake County Bar Association Gurnee, IL. , 1993
- “HMO Liability in Illinois.” The Illinois Trial Lawyer's Association Journal. Vol. 2 - No. 1. , 2000
- “Medical Malpractice, Separating the Wheat from the Chaff.” Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Hot Topics in Trial Advocacy Seminar, Springfield, IL. , 1999
Other Outstanding Achievements:
- In 2021, Mr. Salvi became the 26th individual to be presented with the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association’s prestigious Leonard M. Ring Lifetime Achievement Award, which honors a trial lawyer who has devoted their life and legal practice to the work ethic and high professional standards of the award’s name bearer., 2021
Honors/Awards:
- Best Lawyers, U.S. News - Best Lawyers, 2022
- Distinguished Award for Excellence, Illinois Bar Foundation, 2023
- Best Lawyers, U.S. News - Best Lawyers, 2023
- Lawdragon Hall of Fame, Lawdragon, 2021
- Trial Lawyer Excellence Award, Law Bulletin Media / Illinois Jury Verdict Reporter, 2022
- In 2021, Mr. Salvi became the 26th individual to be presented with the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association’s prestigious Leonard M. Ring Lifetime Achievement Award, which honors a trial lawyer who has devoted their life and legal practice to the work ethic and high professional standards of the award’s name bearer., Leonard M. Ring Lifetime Achievement Award, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 2021
- Titans of the Plaintiffs Bar, Law360, 2021
- Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers - US News and World Report, 2021
- Named a 2020 Best Lawyer by Best Lawyers and US News and World Report, Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers - US News and World Report, 2020
- Named to the 2020 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America, Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America, Lawdragon.com, 2020
- Named a 2020 Leading Lawyer by Law Bulletin Media and Leading Lawyers, Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers - Law Bulletin Media, 2020
- Leading Lawyers is a division of Law Bulletin Media and uses a four-phase selection process that begins with a survey of every lawyer listed in Sullivan's Law Directory, followed by interviews with the lawyers most frequently nominated, an ethical evaluation, and finally an intensive review by the Leading Lawyers Network Advisory Board. The total number of members in the Leading Lawyers network never exceeds five percent of the total number of lawyers in the state., Leading Lawyer, Law Bulletin Media, 2019
- Managing Equity Partner Patrick A. Salvi selected to The 2019 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America for the third straight year. , Lawdragon 500, Lawdragon, 2019
- "Trial Lawyer Excellence" by Jury Verdict Reporter & Law Bulletin, 2011 and 2018
- "Distinguished Alumnus Award", St. Mary's University, 2005
- "Highest Rating for Legal Ability and General Recommendation Rating", AV Martindale Hubbell American Law Directory
- Best Lawyers® 2017 Plaintiff’s Personal Injury “Lawyer of the Year” in Chicago
- Top 10 Leading Lawyers in Illinois in All Areas of Law
- “The Leading American Attorneys of Illinois”, The Consumer Law Guidebook
- Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America, Lawdragon 500, 2018
- Trial Lawyer Excellence Award, Law Bulletin Publishing Company, 2018
- "President's Award", Lake County Bar Association, 1998
- Leading Lawyers - Since 2003
- "Judge Robert Smith Jr Humanitarian Award", Lake County, Illinois Justinian Society of Judges and Lawyers, 2014
- Named one of the “Best Lawyers in America” by Woodward/White, Inc.
- Top 10 Leading Consumer Lawyers in Illinois
- Best Lawyers in America - Personal Injury, 2018
- Best Lawyers in America - Personal Injury, Best Lawyers, 2019
- "Liberty Bell Award", 19th Judicial Circuit Court, 2007
- The Best Lawyers in America, Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice, 2005-2015
- Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America, Lawdragon 500, 2017
- Illinois Super Lawyers Top 10 List, 2014-2017
- Top 10 Personal Injury Plaintiff’s Lawyers in Illinois
- Best Lawyers in America - Medical Malpractice, 2018
- Best Lawyers in America - Medical Malpractice, Best Lawyers, 2019
Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):
- TODD HUBBLE, as the Independent Executor of the ESTATE OF MERRILL HUBBLE, deceased Plaintiff, v. SEAN FISHER, et al., Defendant SETTLEMENT: $1,250,000 Case No.: 2021-L-0000135 Case Type: Auto Accident/Wrongful Death Venue: Winnebago County, IL Case Disposition: 07-15-2022, 2022
- VICKEY HOSTETTER and GEORGE HOSTETTER, Plaintiff v. CARLE PHYSICIAN GROUP, An Illinois Corporation, Defendant BENCH TRIAL VERDICT: $3,569,000 Case No.: 14 L 91 Case Type: Medical Negligence Venue: Champaign County, IL Case Disposition: 03-11-2022, 2022
- UNDISCLOSED, Plaintiff v. UNDISCLOSED, et al, Defendant (Per Confidentiality Agreement) SETTLEMENT: $4,000,000 Case No.: CONFIDENTIAL Case Type: Medical Negligence Venue: Cook County, IL Case Disposition: 07-28-2022, 2022
- ESTATE OF MATILLANO, et al., Plaintiffs v. FAST CARS INC, et al, Defendants SETTLEMENT: $12,000,000 Case No.: 2020 L009181 Case Type: Wrongful Death / Auto Accident Venue: Cook County, IL Case Disposition: 03-29-2022, 2022
- DIANE SCHACHNER and THOMAS SCHACHNER, Plaintiffs, v. CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY and LANISE JONES, Defendants. SETTLEMENT: $20,000,000 Case No.: 2019 L 009813 Case Type: Pedestrian Accident/Personal Injury Venue: Cook County, IL Case Disposition: 12-16-2022, 2022
- UNDISCLOSED, et al., Plaintiff v. UNDISCLOSED, Defendant (Per Confidentiality Agreement) SETTLEMENT: $15,750,000 Case No.: CONFIDENTIAL Case Type: Personal Injury Venue: Lee County, Florida Case Disposition: 03-23-2023, 2023
- BALL, et al., Plaintiff v. DOUSMAN TRANSPORT, et al., DefendantsSETTLEMENT: $4,500,000Case No.: 17 CV 0000738Case Type: Traumatic Brain InjuryVenue: Walworth County, WI , 2020
- UNDISCLOSED, et al., Plaintiff v. UNDISCLOSED, et al., Defendant (Per Confidentiality Agreement) SETTLEMENT: . $5,000,000 Case No.: Confidential Case Type: Medical Malpractice Venue: McLean County, IL Case Disposition: 06-30-2021, 2021
- UNDISCLOSED, et al., Plaintiff v. UNDISCLOSED, et al., Defendant (Per Confidentiality Agreement) SETTLEMENT: $5,000,000 Case No.: Confidential Case Type: Medical Malpractice Venue: Cook County, IL Case Disposition: 12-16-2021, 2021
- WILLIAM LENNETT and DEVORIE LENNETT, et al., Plaintiffs v. DAVID COLLINS, et al., Defendant SETTLEMENT: $11,050,000 Case No.: 20 L 010802 Case Type: Personal Injury/Motorcycle Vehicle Accident Venue: Cook County, IL Case Disposition: 10-14-2021, 2021
- ESTATE OF MARK JAMES, et al., Plaintiffs v. UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS HOSPITAL & HEALTH SCIENCESSYSTEM, DefendantSETTLEMENT: $7,500,000Case No.: Pre-suitCase Type: Medical MalpracticeVenue: Cook County, IL , 2020
- ESTATE OF PEDRO PASILLAS-SANCHEZ, Deceased, by MA. ENRIQUETA PASILLAS-DELGADO,Independent Administrator; and ESTATE OF PEDRO PASILLAS-DELGADO, Deceased, by MA. ENRIQUETAPASILLAS -DELGADO, Independent Administrator; Plaintiffs v CONDOLIDATED MATERIALS, Inc.JURY VERDICT: $9,000,000Case No.: 2018L15 Case Type: Personal Injury / Wrongful DeathVenue: Boone County, IL, 2020
- TIMOTHY WALSH, et al., Plaintiffs v. RAUL BAHENA and GURNEE MOTORS, INC. d/b/a MULLERHONDA OF GURNEE, et al., DefendantsSETTLEMENT: $16,000,000Case No.: 18 L 523Case Type: Personal InjuryVenue: Lake County, IL , 2020
- UNDISCLOSED, Plaintiff v. UNDISCLOSED, Defendant(Per Confidentiality Agreement)SETTLEMENT: $20,500,000Case No.: CONFIDENTIALCase Type: Personal Injury / Wrongful DeathVenue: Cook County, IL, 2020
- VICTOR CALDERON, Plaintiff, v. OZINGA READY MIX CONCRETE, INC., an Illinois Corporation; and REGINALD OLLIE, Individually; Defendants. SETTLEMENT: $10,000,000 Case No.: 16 L 010247 Case Type: Personal Injury Venue: Cook County, IL Case Disposition: 6-3-2019, 2019
- PATTERSON, et al, Plaintiffs v. NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, et al,. Defendants SETTLEMENT:$19,500,000, 2018
- KELVIN BALDRIDGE; and DARLENE BALDRIDGE; Plaintiffs vs. FRANCISCAN ALLIANCE, INC., d/b/a FRANCISCAN ST. JAMES HEALTH; et al.; Defendants SETTLEMENT: $20,600,000 Case No.: 2015 L 010132 Case Type: Medical Malpractice Venue: Cook County, IL Case Disposition: 2-13-2019, 2019
- THOMAS NEUHENGEN, Plaintiff v. GLOBAL EXPERIENCE SPECIALISTS, INC., et al., Defendants SETTLEMENT: $19,500,000 Case No.: 12 L 011854 Case Type: Personal Injury Venue: Cook County Case Disposition: 01-10-2019, 2019
- JULIEN FLOREZ, et al., Plaintiffs, vs. NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM d/b/a EVANSTON HOSPITAL, et al. Defendants.JURY VERDICT: $50,300,000, 2018
- Danao v. Lilien D.D.S. (2000) Settlement: $4,500,000
- Navarro v. Andaya M.D. (1990) Settlement: $3,355,000
- Stelton v. Merchandise Mart (1996) Settlement: $12,560,000
- Estate of Chamicwa Black, deceased, by Venus Black, Administrator; Plaintiff, v. Anderson Automotive, Inc., Defendant Auto Accident/Personal Injury Winnebago County, IL; 2017 Jury Verdict: $11.25 million
- Bodigor v. Centegra Health System (2001) Settlement: $4,000,000
- Ladewig v. Midwestern Distribution Trucking (1995) Settlement: $3,250,000
- Cagelosi v. Rockford Memorial Hospital (2010) Settlement: $12,000,000
- Baldwin v. Klairmont (2009) Jury Verdict: $33,210,919
- Mitchell v. Winer M.D. (2003) Settlement: $2,000,000
- Tolksdorf v. Consolidated Medical Laboratories (1993) Settlement: $3,000,000
- Guider v. Freeport Memorial Hospital (2012) Settlement: $5,000,000
- Bolton v. Weinstein M.D. (2002) Settlement: $2,550,000
- Donovan v. American Airport Limo (2000) Settlement $7,000,000
- Denz v. Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital (2013) Settlement: $3,000,000
- Smithey v. Brauweiler (2008) Settlement: $15,350,000
- Baldwin v. Pfeifer (2009) Settlement: $2,500,000
- Clark v. Stanley Steamer Intl Inc (2007) Settlement: $4,000,000
- Ball v. Undisclosed Medical Facility, Confidential (2004) Settlement $8,550,000
- Undisclosed v. Undisclosed Hospital (2014) Settlement: $17,000,000
- Cardenas v. Gibbons & Reed (1998) Settlement: $5,000,000
- Warkenthein v. Good Shepherd Hospital (2000) Settlement: $3,500,000
- Skonieczny v.Gardner (2001) Jury Verdict: $13,298,052
- Neuhengen v. Global Expereince Specialists, Inc. (2015) Verdict: $15,228,068
- Salinas v. Lake Forest Hospital (1996) Settlement: $4,000,000
- Hoff v. Pediatric Associates S.C. (1997) Settlement: $3,350,000
- Cunningham v. Undisclosed Medical Facility, Confidential (2003) Settlement: $12,500,000
- Fondreist v. Reliable Transportation Specialists (2002) Settlement: $2,000,000
- Green v. Northwest Community Hospital (2003) Settlement: $3,065,000
- Wingo v. Rockford Memorial Hospital (1996) Jury Verdict: $10,232,523
- Hall v. Curry Ready Mix & Builders Supply (2004) Settlement: $2,750,000
- Miroballi v. Estate of A. Locascio (1992) Jury Verdict: $7,148,775
- Undisclosed v. Undisclosed Hospital in Iowa et al., (2002) Settlement: $3,000,000
- Miller v. Promark Associates (2011) Settlement: $9,000,000
- Brantl v. Advocate Health (1999) Settlement: $2,500,000
- Iaccino v Northwest community Hospital (2005) Settlement: $5,250,000
- Undisclosed v. Undisclosed Hospital (2014) Settlement: $7,250,000
- Wingo v. Rockford Memorial (1996) Jury Verdict: $10,232,523
- Crisman v. Ruggiero (2000) Settlement: $2,217,000
- Terry v. Weaver (2013) Settlement: $3,750,000
- Burkett v. Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation (2012) Settlement: $8,250,000
- Burns v. New Bern Transport Corporation, (2015) Settlement: $14,000,000; Based on Jury Verdict: $12,579,000 (net) reduced from $17,970,000 for 30% contributory negligence
- Znosko v. Centegra Health System (2007) Settlement: $4,350,000
- Russell v. Bethesda Lutheran Home (1992) Jury Verdict: $3,165,588
- Quadros v. Undisclosed Medical Provider (2009) Settlement: $12,500,000
- Moore v. Bickham (1993) Jury Verdict: $2,050,000
- Dansby v. Go Bananas LLC (2011) Settlement: $3,100,000
- Lay v. Good Samaritan (2002) Jury Verdict: $11,024,371
- Delgado v. Legan Health Department (2009) Settlement $2,800,000
- Fusello v. Attitude Performance (2011) Settlement $2,823,000
- Eddy v. SF Healthcare System (2001) Settlement: $3,000,000
- Tierney Darden, Individually; Plaintiff, vs. City of Chicago, a Municipal Corporation; DefendantPersonal Injury Date: August 23, 2017Jury verdict: $148 million, 2017
- Zulker v. Haenschen (1992) Settlement: $2,525,000
- McDonald v. Freeport Memorial Hospital (2002) Settlement: $5,500,000
- Erickson v. Schimel (2003) Settlement: $2,909,000
- Juhrend v. Undisclosed Medical Facility (2004) Settlement $10,800,000
- Snelten v. Altaweel (1997) Settlement: $2,450,000
- Marsden v. Good Shepherd Hospital (1998) Settlement: $3,900,000
- Arredondo v. Westlake Hospital (2004) Settlement: $8,300,000
- Undisclosed v. Undisclosed (2014) Settlement: $4,500,000
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“Partick is one of the premier medical malpractice plaintiff's counsel in Illinois. I have been involved in medical malpractice litigation with Patrick for over 30 years and he is among the best in his field.”
“Pat Salvi has all the qualities of a great leader and trial attorney - hard working, fair, intelligent and a quick wit.”
“Patrick Salvi is an excellent and very talented trial attorney!”
“Patrick is a warrior for his clients in the courtroom and the essence of what a lawyer should be in society.”
“Pat is a terrific lawyer.”
“great attorney. many multi-million dollar verdicts”
“Patrick A. Salvi has an unmatched passion and enthusiasm for helping people inside and outside the courtroom. In his professional life as a trial lawyer, Mr. Salvi improves the lives of his clients and their families by tirelessly working to achieve justice after a catastrophic injury or medical error.”
“Pat and his firm have demonstrated unique and successful efforts and results on behalf of his clients.”
“I've known Pat since law school, and he is the consummate advocate, generous with his time and resources and an outstanding member of the legal community.”
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