For over 60 years, the Jury Verdict Reporter has been the top resource for Illinois trial attorneys and judges, providing detailed summaries of verdicts and settlements. Their comprehensive database of over 55,000 case summaries across 100+ categories helps legal professionals evaluate cases and develop effective strategies.
Each year, Chicago Lawyer and the Illinois Jury Verdict Reporter — sister publications within Law Bulletin Media — examine the top reported verdicts and settlements and comprise a list of awards. These Trial Lawyer Excellence Awards are highly sought-after and mark a high honor for those who receive them.
Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard was honored to receive two awards during their 2024 ceremony:
Top Firm in the Chicago Lawyer JVR Settlements Report
Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard was ranked as the #1 Law Firm in Illinois, with $367,408,806 in total settlements from 83 cases. This year’s rankings are based on more than 786 Illinois settlements of $500,000 or more submitted to the Jury Verdict Reporter between August 1, 2023 and July 31, 2024. The report includes confidential settlements for which the Jury Verdict Reporter editors were able to verify details between the parties. Click here to learn more.
Highest Reported Verdict or Settlement Since 2023 TLE Awards
The award was presented to Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard attorneys Matthew L. Williams, Patrick A. Salvi II, and Heidi L. Wickstrom for winning a $75,859,000 jury verdict on behalf of a young girl who suffered a brain injury and severe physical injuries at birth, requiring lifelong care. The verdict includes funds to compensate the plaintiff for her past and future pain and suffering, past and future loss of a normal life, past and future medical bills, past and future emotional distress, disfigurement, and future loss of earnings. Click here to learn more.
Click here to view a list of all 2024 winners.
Click here to read the full 2024 JVR Trial Lawyer Excellence Awards Magazine.
