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Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C.Partner
Matthew L. Williams
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Matthew L. Williams

4.9
4 reviews

161 North Clark Street, Suite 4700, Chicago, IL 60601 + 1 location

Automobile Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Construction Negligence and 5 more

About Matthew L. Williams

Matthew L. Williams joined Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. in 2003 and was named partner in 2009. Mr. Williams concentrates his practice of law in the areas of medical malpractice, catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death and premises liability.

In his time with the firm, he has recovered more than $350 million on behalf of his clients, including two medical malpractice verdicts in excess of $50 million dollars.

Mr. Williams is a member of many local and national bar associations, including Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, American Association for Justice, the Chicago Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association. He currently serves on the Board of Managers of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association.

Community engagement is a priority for Mr. Williams. He is currently on the board of directors for three local charity organizations, including Kids Above All, Raising a Reader, and the Michael Matters Foundation. Additionally, he has been a speaker at Kellogg’s School of Management’s MBA Business Law class and has argued before the Illinois Supreme Court.

Noteworthy Results

• $75,859,000 birth injury jury verdict

• $50,300,000 birth injury jury verdict

• $27,500,000 medical malpractice settlement

• $25,000,000 birth injury settlement

• $20,600,000 medical malpractice settlement

• $18,500,000 medical malpractice settlement

• $17,000,000 medical negligence – birth injury settlement

• $15,350,000 medical malpractice – birth injury settlement

• $15,000,000 personal injury settlement

• $14,850,000 medical malpractice settlement

• $14,000,000 medical negligence settlement

• $10,800,000 medical malpractice partial settlement

• $10,000,000 medical malpractice settlement

• $10,000,000 medical malpractice settlement

• $7,500,000 medical malpractice settlement

• $7,250,000 medical malpractice – wrongful death settlement

• $6,750,000 wrongful death settlement

• $6,000,000 medical malpractice settlement

• $5,000,000 medical malpractice settlement

• $5,000,000 medical malpractice settlement

• $5,000,000 medical malpractice partial settlement

• $5,000,000 personal injury – wrongful death settlement

Awards and Honors

• The Jury Verdict Reporter and Law Bulletin Media “Trial Lawyer Excellence Award” (2024)

• Super Lawyers “Top 100 Lawyers in the State of Illinois” (2019 – Present)

• Super Lawyers “Illinois Super Lawyers” (2016 – Present)

• Best Lawyers: Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (2018 – Present)

• Best Lawyers: Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs (2025)

• Law Bulletin Media “Leading Lawyers” (2015 – Present)

• Law Bulletin Media “40 Illinois Attorneys to Watch Under Forty” (2013)

 

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Areas of Law

  • Personal Injury 2
    • Automobile Accidents
    • Wrongful Death
  • Medical Malpractice 2
    • Failure to Diagnose
    • Birth Injuries
  • Premises Liability
  • Other 2
    • Construction Negligence
    • Product Liability

Practice Details

  • Languages
    English
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
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    FaceTime
  • Firm Information
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    Partner
    Firm Name
    Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C.
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Neal Bennett, et al., Plaintiffs v. OSF Healthcare System, et al., DefendantsPractice Area: Medical Malpractice Date: Dec 17, 2012 Outcome: Settlement: $1,100,000 Description: Winnebago County MIYOUNG SHOOK, et al., Plaintiffs v. RUSH-COPLEY MEDICAL GROUP, et al., DefendantsPractice Area: Birth Injury Date: Nov 08, 2012 Outcome: Settlement: $1,500,000 Michael Harris, et al., Plaintiffs v. Kishwaukee Community Hospital et al., DefendantsPractice Area: Medical Malpractice Date: Jul 11, 2012 Outcome: Settlement: $1,200,000 Description: Winnebago County JOHN DAVIS, Plaintiff v. NorthShore University Health System, DefendantsPractice Area: Medical Malpractice Date: May 17, 2012 Outcome: SETTLEMENT: $1,000,000 HERMELINDA DOMINGUEZ, Plaintiff v. CITY OF HARVEY, DefendantPractice Area: Wrongful Death Date: May 05, 2012 Outcome: SETTLEMENT: $1,000,000 UNDISCLOSED, deceased, Plaintiffs v. UNDISCLOSED, et al., DefendantsPractice Area: Wrongful Death Date: Aug 24, 2010 Outcome: SETTLEMENT: $1,550,000 CODY G. SMITHEY, et al., Plaintiffs v. MARTIN BRAUWEILER, M.D., et al., DefendantsPractice Area: Birth Injury Date: May 20, 2008 Outcome: SETTLEMENT: $15,350,000 ESTATE OF ANTON URBAN, deceased, Plaintiff v. ADVOCATE LUTHERAN GENERAL HOSPITAL, et al, DefendantsPractice Area: Medical Malpractice Date: Oct 12, 2007 Outcome: SETTLEMENT: $4,000,000 CARL
    MARY OSWALD, Plaintiffs, v. MILDRED ZRAZIK, DefendantPractice Area: Personal Injury Date: Aug 20, 2007 Outcome: SETTLEMENT: $1,100,000 KATHLEEN COOPER, et al., Plaintiffs v. BRANDON GEIGER, et al., DefendantsPractice Area: Wrongful Death Date: Feb 02, 2007 Outcome: SETTLEMENT: $1,040,000 STEPHEN JUHREND, et al., Plaintiffs v. UNDISCLOSED MEDICAL FACILITYPractice Area: Medical Malpractice Date: Aug 16, 2004 Outcome: PARTIAL SETTLEMENT: $10,800,000 JOHN C. CEALEY, II, et al., Plaintiffs v. ANTHONY D. KOURI, et al., DefendantsPractice Area: Personal Injury Outcome: SETTLEMENT: $1,000,000 ESTATE OF BRYAN SAX, deceased, Plaintiffs v. UNDISCLOSED, DefendantPractice Area: Aviation Outcome: SETTLEMENT: $1,275,000 ESTATE OF DOUGLAS AUGUSTINE, deceased, Plaintiff v. MAURICIO MORALES, et al., DefendantsPractice Area: Wrongful Death Outcome: SETTLEMENT: $1,800,000.
  • Additional Links
    https://www.salvilaw.com https://www.salvilaw.com/attorneys/matthew-williams/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1998, Illinois
    1998, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    DePaul University Law School
    Class of 1998
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Illinois
    Class of 1995
    B.A.
    History
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1973
    Libertyville, Illinois, June 10, 1973

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161 North Clark Street, Suite 4700Chicago, IL 60601U.S.A.

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    Matthew L. Williams was admitted in 1998 to the State of Illinois.
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    Matthew L. Williams attended DePaul University Law School.

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