Patrick A. Salvi II

Patrick A. Salvi II is a highly accomplished trial attorney known for securing groundbreaking verdicts and settlements in personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability, and mass tort litigation. His work has led to over $1.4 billion in recoveries for clients. He is widely respected for his courtroom skills and strategic legal leadership.

Patrick earned his Bachelor of Arts with Distinction in Business Administration from the University of Colorado in 2004. He later completed his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Notre Dame Law School in 2007, where he was recognized with an award for excellence in trial advocacy by the International Academy of Trial Lawyers.

Patrick was lead counsel in the historic $363 million jury verdict for a woman harmed by toxic emissions—a record for an individual plaintiff in Illinois. He then negotiated a global $456 million settlement for nearly 900 other plaintiffs. In another milestone, he secured a $148 million jury verdict for a dancer paralyzed at O’Hare Airport—the state’s highest compensatory verdict for a single plaintiff.

Patrick has been honored extensively for his contributions to law. He was named 2023 “Person of the Year” by Chicago Lawyer Magazine and selected to the Inner Circle of Advocates in 2024. In 2025, he was included in the Lawdragon Legends guide, joining only 28 lawyers nationwide in that elite category.

Patrick contributes actively to the legal community through leadership roles. He served as President of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association for 2022–2023 and holds positions on key legal boards and committees, including the American Association for Justice and Law360’s Illinois advisory board. He also supports legal education by speaking at top institutions and judging trial competitions.

Patrick A. Salvi II continues to use his skill and passion for justice to make a lasting impact on the lives of injured individuals and their families. His dedication to client advocacy and legal excellence defines his outstanding reputation in the courtroom and beyond.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C.
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, International Academy of Trial Lawyers
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Chicago Bar Association
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, Lake County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• University of Notre Dame Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Colorado
  BA with Cum Laude

Awards & Badges