Marisa A. Gelabert - Chicago, IL

Marisa A. Gelabert is an Associate at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. who represents individuals and families affected by personal injury, medical negligence, and wrongful death. After joining the firm as a law clerk in 2022, Ms. Gelabert became an attorney in 2024 and has quickly developed valuable experience handling complex, high-stakes litigation.

With a strong foundation in trial preparation and complex case development, Ms. Gelabert brings careful analysis, dedication, and a client-focused approach to every matter she handles. She is committed to helping individuals and families navigate some of the most challenging moments of their lives while holding negligent parties accountable.

Ms. Gelabert has already contributed to significant results for clients in complex personal injury and wrongful death cases, including:

• $20.5 million jury verdict – Obtained as part of a trial team for the family of a young girl in remission from leukemia who died from morphine toxicity caused by medications prescribed by her healthcare providers.
• $9.1 million settlement – Secured for the family of a 22-year-old bicyclist who was struck and killed by a motorist. The lawsuit alleged that construction in the area forced drivers into the designated bike lane, creating a dangerous condition for cyclists.

During her time as a law clerk at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard, Ms. Gelabert gained experience assisting with several significant matters, including:

• $75.9 million jury verdict – Assisted with a birth injury case involving a young girl who suffered severe and permanent injuries at birth.
• Northwestern University athlete hazing litigation – Assisted with the firm’s representation of former athletes involved in lawsuits against the university.

Ms. Gelabert focuses her practice on:

• Personal Injury – Representing individuals harmed by negligence and serious accidents.
• Medical Negligence – Advocating for patients and families affected by medical errors and preventable injuries.
• Wrongful Death – Helping families seek justice and accountability after the loss of a loved one.

Ms. Gelabert understands that behind every case is a person or family facing a life-changing event. She approaches each matter with compassion, attention to detail, and a commitment to ensuring her clients’ stories are effectively presented.

Her experience assisting with complex litigation has strengthened her ability to analyze challenging legal issues, work with trial teams, and develop strategies designed to achieve the best possible outcomes for her clients.

Before becoming an attorney, Ms. Gelabert served as a law clerk at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C., where she gained hands-on experience with catastrophic injury, medical malpractice, and complex litigation cases.

She also worked as a LexisNexis student associate at Chicago-Kent College of Law for two years. Ms. Gelabert graduated summa cum laude from DePaul University in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology before earning her law degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law.

During law school, Ms. Gelabert distinguished herself academically as a member of the Moot Court Honor Society. She received Best Brief in the 2023 Civil Rights & Liberties Moot Court Competition and earned CALI Awards for achieving the highest grades in:

• Evidence
• Trial Advocacy I
• Pre-Trial Litigation

Ms. Gelabert continues to build her experience in complex trial litigation through her work on significant personal injury, medical negligence, and wrongful death matters at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard.

Outside the courtroom, Ms. Gelabert enjoys running and walking her dogs along the Chicago lakefront.

Through her dedication to clients, commitment to trial advocacy, and strong foundation in litigation, Ms. Gelabert continues to support the firm’s mission of providing exceptional representation to individuals and families throughout Illinois.