Rob L. Kohen - Chicago, IL

Rob L. Kohen is a Partner at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. who focuses his practice on personal injury, wrongful death, car accidents, truck accidents, bicycle accidents, construction negligence, and medical malpractice. He joined the firm in 2014 and was promoted to Partner in 2023.

Through extensive litigation experience and a commitment to achieving justice for injured individuals and families, Mr. Kohen has recovered more than $150 million in verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients.

Trial Results & Notable Cases

Mr. Kohen has secured significant verdicts and settlements involving catastrophic injuries, motor vehicle collisions, and medical negligence, including:

• $21.05 million jury verdict – Obtained as part of a trial team on behalf of a woman who suffered a thoracic spine injury in a Maywood, Illinois car crash.
• $15.3 million jury verdict – Secured as part of a trial team for an Army veteran who was injured at Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center.
• $20.5 million settlement – Obtained for a man who was paralyzed and later died after a semi-truck driver fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into his home.
• $15 million settlement – Secured for a motorcyclist who lost his leg in a car crash.
• $300,000 policy limits settlement – Achieved on the day of closing arguments in a heavily disputed liability and causation case.

Mr. Kohen has successfully handled complex personal injury matters from investigation through trial and continues to advocate for individuals facing life-changing injuries.

Areas of Practice

Mr. Kohen focuses his practice on:

• Personal Injury – Representing individuals injured due to the negligence of others.
• Wrongful Death – Helping families seek justice after the loss of a loved one.
• Car Accidents – Advocating for victims of serious vehicle collisions.
• Truck Accidents – Handling complex commercial vehicle accident claims.
• Bicycle Accidents – Representing injured cyclists and their families.
• Construction Negligence – Pursuing claims involving unsafe construction practices and workplace hazards.
• Medical Malpractice – Representing individuals harmed by negligent medical care.

Client-Focused Approach

Mr. Kohen understands that behind every case is an individual or family facing significant physical, emotional, and financial challenges. He combines detailed case preparation, trial experience, and a thorough understanding of complex liability issues to pursue the best possible outcome for his clients.

His experience working on high-value injury cases allows him to develop effective strategies while guiding clients through every stage of the legal process.

Professional Recognition

Mr. Kohen’s legal achievements have earned recognition from respected organizations in the legal community, including:

• Law Bulletin Media’s Forty Under 40 list (2021)
• Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognition (2021–Present)
• Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star recognition (2018–Present)
• Law Bulletin Media’s Emerging Lawyer recognition, awarded to the top 2% of Illinois lawyers who are under 40 or have practiced 10 years or less
• Chicago-Kent College of Law Outstanding Young Alumnus Award (2024)

Education & Legal Background

Mr. Kohen is a graduate of Chicago-Kent College of Law, where he was a member of the school’s nationally ranked Trial Advocacy Team and competed in the American Association for Justice’s Student Trial Advocacy Competition. He also earned the CALI Award for achieving the highest grade in an individual class.

Since graduating, Mr. Kohen has been invited to speak to Chicago-Kent law students on medical malpractice and personal injury law.

Before joining Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C., Mr. Kohen served as a law clerk at another prominent plaintiff’s personal injury law firm in Chicago for two-and-a-half years.

Leadership & Professional Involvement

Mr. Kohen is actively involved in the legal community and is a member of:

• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
• Illinois State Bar Association
• American Association for Justice
• Chicago Bar Association
• Chicago-Kent Alumni Association

Community & Personal Interests

Outside of his legal practice, Mr. Kohen is a highly accomplished endurance athlete. Since 2011, he has completed:

• Six-time Ironman 70.3 finisher
• Three-time USA Age Group National Championship finisher
• Two-time Ironman finisher
• Two-time marathon finisher

He is also ranked among the top 5% overall as an All-World Ironman Age Group Athlete.