Paul L. Salzetta

Paul L. Salzetta is a seasoned trial lawyer with more than three decades of experience representing individuals harmed by negligence. His practice centers on serious injury and wrongful death matters, where he focuses on accountability, preparation, and clear advocacy for clients facing life-altering circumstances and complex legal challenges.

Paul completed his undergraduate studies at St. John Fisher College, Rochester, New York, earning a B.S. in 1980. He later pursued legal education at The John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois, where he earned his J.D. in 1984. His academic foundation reflects a steady progression toward a focused litigation career.

Paul has built a career devoted to personal injury litigation involving catastrophic harm. His work includes cases arising from medical negligence, aviation incidents, automobile and trucking crashes, construction negligence, premises liability, FELA claims, and defective products. He has served as lead counsel in matters involving complex medical and technical evidence.

Paul is known for guiding cases through trial and resolution with careful strategy and detailed preparation. He has secured numerous settlements and verdicts exceeding one million dollars, reflecting his ability to present difficult issues clearly to judges and juries while maintaining a strong focus on client advocacy.

Paul has earned professional recognition for ethical standards and legal ability. He holds a Martindale-Hubbell AV-Preeminent Peer Review Rating and has been selected to Illinois Super Lawyers from 2007 through 2025. These honors reflect peer evaluation and long-standing professional achievement.

Paul is admitted to practice before multiple federal courts, including the U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, and several U.S. District Courts. He is fluent in Italian and has contributed to legal education through publications, speaking engagements, and guest instruction in trial practice programs.

Paul L. Salzetta continues to focus his work on helping injured individuals and families navigate difficult legal paths. His approach emphasizes preparation, courtroom experience, and respect for the legal process, providing clients with steady guidance while pursuing fair outcomes in demanding and high-stakes cases.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Winters Salzetta O’Brien & Richardson, LLC
• Member, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, American Association of Justice
• Member, American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
• Member, Justinian Society of Lawyers
• Member, Lawyer/Pilots Bar Association
• Member, New York State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Illinois
• New York

Education

• The John Marshall Law School, Chicago
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• St. John Fisher College
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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