David L. Durán - Chicago, IL

David L. Durán is an Associate at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. who focuses his practice on personal injury, medical negligence, wrongful death, and catastrophic injury cases. Mr. Durán joined the firm as a law clerk in 2022 and was named an Associate Attorney in 2024.

Since joining the firm, Mr. Durán has obtained significant results for his clients, including a $7 million medical malpractice settlement in 2025. He brings valuable experience in complex litigation and a thorough, thoughtful approach to representing individuals and families facing life-changing injuries and losses.

Trial Results & Notable Cases

Mr. Durán has contributed to several significant cases during his time with Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard, including:

• $7 million settlement – Obtained in a medical malpractice case in 2025.
• $363 million jury verdict – Assisted a trial team in securing a record-breaking verdict in the first trial against medical sterilization plant Sterigenics.
• $75 million jury verdict – Assisted with a medical negligence case involving a young girl who sustained permanent injuries at birth.

His early experience working on complex, high-value litigation has provided him with a strong foundation for representing his own clients and developing effective trial strategies.

Areas of Practice

Mr. Durán focuses his practice on:

• Personal Injury – Representing individuals who have suffered serious injuries due to negligence.
• Medical Negligence – Advocating for patients and families harmed by negligent medical care.
• Wrongful Death – Helping families pursue justice following the loss of a loved one.
• Catastrophic Injuries – Representing individuals and families dealing with severe, life-changing injuries.

Client-Focused Approach

Mr. Durán understands that every case involves more than the legal issues involved. He takes the time to understand how an injury or loss has affected his clients and their families while carefully developing the facts and legal arguments necessary to build a strong case.

His experience working on major litigation before becoming an attorney has helped shape his commitment to thorough preparation, careful analysis, and effective advocacy.

Education & Legal Experience

Before joining Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C., Mr. Durán served as a student extern for the Honorable Alison C. Conlon, a Cook County Circuit Judge in the Chancery Division.

Mr. Durán earned his law degree cum laude from Chicago-Kent College of Law. During law school, he served as a teaching assistant for three classes and was a member of Chicago-Kent’s nationally recognized Moot Court Honor Society. He also served on the Executive Board of the First-Generation Law Student Association and received CALI Awards for Trial Advocacy I and II.

In recognition of his service and dedication to the legal profession and community, Mr. Durán was inducted into the Bar & Gavel Society, an honors organization that recognizes a select group of graduating students for exceptional service and dedication.

Mr. Durán graduated cum laude from the University of New Mexico, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in biology and minored in psychology and English.

Professional Recognition & Involvement

Mr. Durán’s work has earned recognition from respected legal organizations, including:

• Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”
• Illinois Super Lawyers “Rising Stars”
• Bar & Gavel Society, Chicago-Kent College of Law

He is also a member of several professional organizations, including:

• American Association for Justice
• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
• Illinois State Bar Association
• Chicago Bar Association

Community & Personal Interests

Outside the courtroom, Mr. Durán enjoys cooking New Mexican cuisine, reading, playing volleyball, and spending quality time with his wife and daughter.

Through his early courtroom experience, dedication to his clients, and commitment to developing as a trial attorney, Mr. Durán continues to contribute to the tradition of excellence at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C.