In the News

Jaclyn Wilcox

Attorney Jaclyn J. Kurth authors article for ITLA’s Trial Journal

Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard associate attorney Jaclyn J. Kurth wrote an article for ITLA’s Winter Trial Journal that offers advice on how attorneys can frame their cases from the very beginning to effectively win a motion for summary judgement.  “I suggest we start treating apparent agency the way we pack…

Attorney at Law Magazine: Salvi Schostok & Pritchard PC Ranked in Best Lawyers

CHICAGO (November 11, 2021) — For the 12th consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers has announced the “Best Law Firms” rankings and the Illinois law firm Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. has been ranked in the 2022 list regionally in three practice areas. Please click here…

Law 360: Ill. Man Who Lost Leg After Hit by Sleeping Driver Inks $11M Deal

CHICAGO (November 11, 2021) – The insurer of a Chicago-based nonprofit has agreed to pay $11 million to resolve a suit accusing an employee of falling asleep at the wheel and hitting a man who was helping a woman in a disabled vehicle, resulting in the loss of one of his…

Patrick Salvi Jr. interviewed on “The Result” podcast

CHICAGO – Patrick A. Salvi II was recently interviewed on “The Result” podcast about a tragic case where a negligent ambulance driver struck and killed a 13-year-old boy in downstate Illinois. LISTEN | Patrick A. Salvi interviewed on The Result  Brett McDaniel, 13, was riding his bicycle with a friend…

Chicago Daily Law Bulletin: Good Samaritan hit by car gets $11M settlement

CHICAGO (November 4, 2021) – Attorneys Patrick Salvi, Aaron Boeder, Tara Devine, and Eirene Salvi recently obtained a more than $11 million settlement for a Dolton man who was hit by a car and lost his leg when he stopped to help a woman with her stalled vehicle. The Plaintiff…

Rockford media outlets report on wrongful death lawsuit filed on behalf of the family of a man who died at dentist office

ROCKFORD, Ill. – On October 5, 2021, Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard filed a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of the family of a Woodstock, Ill. man who died after being sedated during a routine dental procedure. According to the lawsuit, on April 7, 2021, 57-year-old Lyle Schmidt underwent a tooth extraction surgery at…

Chicago media outlets report on euthanization of dogs accused of attacks in Palatine, Elmwood Park

ELMWOOD PARK, Ill. – After yet another attack that caused injuries, two dogs that were removed from the Village of Palatine have been euthanized. The pit bull and Akita mix had previously attacked people and their dogs — one of whom died — in Palatine and Elmwood Park. Wednesday morning,…

Victim of Elmwood Park dog attack sues Palatine for not euthanizing dogs involved in first deadly attack

PALATINE, Ill. – Two dogs attacked an Elmwood Park woman while she was walking her dog, injuring both. The same two dogs also attacked a man and a woman in Palatine on May 24, causing bites and injuries and killing one of their dogs. Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard filed a…

Families of 3 men killed in Starved Rock explosion sue demolition, construction companies

CHICAGO – Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard has filed a lawsuit on behalf of the families of three men who were killed in an explosion near Starved Rock State Park in May. The wrongful death lawsuit blames two construction companies and a blasting company that planned and carried out that job, saying…

Attorney Rob L. Kohen

Highland Park Patch: Rob Kohen Named Among ’40 Under 40′ Attorneys To Watch

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. –  Law Bulletin Media selected a Highland Park native as one of top young lawyers in Illinois earlier this month. Rob Kohen, 36, an attorney at the Chicago-based law firm Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard for the past seven years, is a member of the class of 2003…