Brian L. Salvi - Chicago, IL
Attorney at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C.
Personal Injury Lawyers in Chicago, IL
161 N. Clark Street Suite 4700 Chicago, IL 60601
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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13
Years
Experience
Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 08/27/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Products Liability
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury
- Trucking Accidents
- Auto Accidents
- Dog Bites
Attorney Information
Overview
Brian L. Salvi is an Equity Partner at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C., where he represents individuals and families affected by catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, medical negligence, and defective products. Since joining the firm in 2013, Mr. Salvi has developed a strong reputation as a dedicated trial attorney known for his meticulous preparation, strategic approach, and commitment to achieving justice for his clients.
Throughout his career, Mr. Salvi has recovered more than $375 million in verdicts and settlements on behalf of injured individuals and their families. He has successfully handled some of the firm’s most complex personal injury and medical malpractice cases, securing significant results through both settlement negotiations and trial advocacy.
Trial Advocacy & Record of ResultsMr. Salvi has earned recognition for his ability to handle high-stakes litigation and present compelling cases before juries. Among his notable achievements are:
- $12.2 million jury verdict
- $60 million wrongful death settlement
- $9.15 million wrongful death settlement
- $50.3 million jury verdict
- $21.05 million jury verdict
- $4.25 million wrongful death settlement
These results reflect Mr. Salvi’s ability to successfully navigate complex litigation while remaining focused on the individual needs of every client and family he represents.
Education & Legal CareerMr. Salvi began his career with Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard as a law clerk while attending law school. After gaining valuable experience working alongside the firm’s attorneys on complex personal injury cases, he joined the firm as an attorney in 2013. He became a Partner in 2019 and was named Equity Partner in 2026.
Mr. Salvi earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business and later received his law degree from Notre Dame Law School. During law school, he was a member of Notre Dame’s national championship-winning trial advocacy team in 2013, an experience that strengthened his passion for courtroom advocacy and litigation.
Areas of PracticeMr. Salvi focuses his practice on:
- Catastrophic Personal Injury – Representing clients who have suffered life-changing injuries due to negligence.
- Medical Malpractice – Advocating for patients and families harmed by medical negligence and preventable errors.
- Wrongful Death – Helping families pursue justice and compensation after losing a loved one.
- Product Liability – Representing individuals injured by defective or dangerous products.
- Complex Litigation – Handling high-value cases involving serious injuries and significant damages.
Mr. Salvi understands that every case represents a person, family, and story behind the injury. He works closely with his clients throughout the legal process, providing guidance, support, and aggressive representation while pursuing the strongest possible outcome.
His approach combines detailed case preparation, extensive trial experience, and a commitment to holding negligent parties accountable.
Professional RecognitionMr. Salvi’s legal achievements have earned recognition from respected legal organizations and publications. He has been recognized by:
- Crain’s Chicago Business as a “Notable Rising Star in Law.”
- Law Bulletin Media among its “40 Illinois Attorneys Under Forty” and “Leading Lawyers.”
- Best Lawyers for his outstanding legal work.
- Super Lawyers for his continued excellence in personal injury litigation.
Outside of his legal practice, Mr. Salvi serves on the Chicago Advisory Board of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, where he contributes to efforts focused on concussion awareness and education.
He also remains dedicated to his family and enjoys spending time with his wife, Eirene N. Salvi, and their two children. His commitment to service, advocacy, and helping others continues to guide his work both inside and outside the courtroom.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Notable Rising Star in Law, Crain’s Chicago Business
- “40 Under Forty” attorney list, Law Bulletin Media’s elite
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch and by Illinois Super Lawyers as a “Rising Star” every year since 2016
- Emerging Lawyer by Law Bulletin Media, 2016 to 2021
- Top 10 Emerging Lawyers in the state of Illinois, 2019
- Leading Lawyer by Law Bulletin Media, 2022
- Best Lawyers - Personal Injury
Other Sources of Feedback About Brian L. Salvi
Included on the 2027 Illinois Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Illinois Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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Notre Dame Law School,
Indiana, 2013
J.D.
Non Legal Education
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University of Notre Dame, 2009
B.A.
Current Employment Position(s)
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Equity Partner
Languages
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English (Primary)
Pro Bono Activities
- Chicago advisory board member of the Concussion Legacy Foundation
- Horizons for Youth
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 2013
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin, 2021
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 2023
Other Affiliations
- American Association for Justice’s Student Trial Advocacy Competition (Member of Notre Dame’s mock trial team)
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
- Lake County Bar Association
- Chicago Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Illinois State Bar Association
- American Association of Justice
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Contact
161 N. Clark Street
Suite 4700
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone Number: 312-380-2880
Email: Send a message
Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM or by Appointment | Saturday: by Appointment
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