Rob L. Kohen is a Partner at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard who represents individuals and families whose lives have been impacted by personal injury, wrongful death, and medical negligence. Since joining the firm in 2014, Mr. Kohen has recovered more than $150 million in verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients.
Mr. Kohen has obtained significant results on behalf of his clients throughout his career. In 2025, he was part of a litigation team that won a $12.2 million jury verdict for a semi-truck driver who suffered serious injuries in a crash on I-70. The verdict was the first plaintiff’s verdict on record in Fayette County, Illinois. In 2021, he was part of a trial team that obtained a $21.05 million jury verdict for a woman who suffered a thoracic spine injury in a Maywood, Illinois, car crash. In 2020, he obtained a $20.5 million settlement for a man who was paralyzed and later died after a semi-truck driver fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into his home. That same year, he secured a $15 million settlement for a motorcyclist who lost his leg in a car crash.
An accomplished endurance athlete and longtime cyclist, Mr. Kohen’s passion for cycling closely aligns with his work representing injured bicyclists. He understands firsthand the risks riders face on the road and the importance of holding negligent drivers accountable when crashes cause serious injuries. His personal experience as a cyclist gives him a unique perspective when advocating for his clients.
As e-bike use and crashes continue to rise throughout the state, Mr. Kohen has become a strong voice for e-bike safety. He has spoken publicly about the increase in e-bike and e-scooter crashes and the importance of understanding how these vehicles interact with cyclists, pedestrians, and motorists. In 2026, he was interviewed by FOX 32’s Good Day Chicago about new Illinois legislation establishing e-bike classifications, safety requirements, and additional authority for local governments to regulate where e-bikes and e-scooters can be operated.
Mr. Kohen is also committed to educating the next generation of attorneys. He has been invited numerous times to speak to students at Chicago-Kent College of Law about medical malpractice and personal injury law. In 2024, he received Chicago-Kent College of Law’s Outstanding Young Alumnus Award, recognizing his results and contributions to the practice of law.
Mr. Kohen’s accomplishments have also earned him consistent recognition from Best Lawyers and Illinois Super Lawyers. He has been selected to Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch” list and has repeatedly been named to Illinois Super Lawyers’ “Rising Stars” list. He has also been recognized by Law Bulletin Media as one of its “40 Illinois Attorneys to Watch Under Forty” and as an “Emerging Lawyer.”
Before joining Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard, Mr. Kohen served as a law clerk at another prominent Chicago plaintiff’s personal injury firm for two and a half years. He graduated with high honors from the University of Illinois in 2007 and earned his law degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2014, where he competed on the school’s nationally ranked Trial Advocacy Team. He is admitted to practice law in Illinois and before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
Outside of the courtroom, Mr. Kohen enjoys staying active. He has completed six Ironman 70.3 races since 2011, three USA Age Group National Championships, two full Ironman races, and two marathons.
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