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City of Chicago to pay $22 million to family of man killed in 2023 Homan Square crash involving CPD
CHICAGO (January 21, 2026) – The Chicago City County Council approved a $22 million settlement Wednesday for the family of a 25-year-old man who was killed in a West Side crash stemming from an “unnecessary and extremely dangerous” vehicle pursuit involving the Chicago Police Department. On June 16, 2023, a…
Patrick A. Salvi listed among Top 3 Illinois Super Lawyers in 2026
CHICAGO (January 20, 2026) – Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard is pleased to announce the firm’s Founder and Managing Equity Partner, Patrick A. Salvi, has been listed among the Top 10 Illinois Super Lawyers in all practice areas for the 13th consecutive year – This year, Mr. Salvi was ranked #3…
20 Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard Attorneys honored by Illinois Super Lawyers
Managing Equity Partner Patrick A. Salvi among Top 3 Super Lawyers in Illinois CHICAGO (January 20, 2026) – Twenty Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. attorneys have been honored by Illinois Super Lawyers as 2026 “Super Lawyers” and “Rising Stars.” Each year, no more than five percent of Illinois lawyers are…
Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard shares new healthcare-related laws Illinois patients should know for 2026
CHICAGO (December 22, 2025) – As we head into a new year, the Chicago medical malpractice law firm of Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. is alerting Illinois residents of new Illinois laws related to health and medical care that are set to take effect in 2026: Expansion of implicit bias…
UIC Law Student shares how ‘Elizabeth Olszewski Memorial Scholarship’ helped her achieve educational goals
CHICAGO (December 22, 2025) – In 2021, Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard established a scholarship fund at UIC Law School in memory of attorney Elizabeth R. Olszewski, a 2013 graduate of the Law School who tragically passed away at the age of 32 in February 2020. The “Elizabeth Olszewski Memorial Scholarship”…
Five Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard employees honored with 2025 excellence awards
CHICAGO (December 19, 2025) – Each year, Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard recognizes a Partner and Associate Attorney with awards in memory of late Partner Michael P. Schostok and late Associate Elizabeth R. Olszewski. Both attorneys led tremendous careers and are missed dearly by those who had the privilege to know…
Partner Tara R. Devine reappointed to Illinois Supreme Court’s Committee on Jury Instructions in Civil Cases
CHICAGO (December 15, 2025) – Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard Lake County Managing Partner Tara R. Devine was recently reappointed to a 3-year term on the Illinois Supreme Court’s Committee on Jury Instructions in Civil Cases. Ms. Devine was also appointed as vice-chairperson of the Committee. Her term will run through…
New episode of “Beating Goliath: A Plaintiff’s Pursuit of Justice” podcast streaming now
In Season 5 of Beating Goliath: A Plaintiff’s Pursuit of Justice, you will hear the story of Jeremy Dutton, a 42-year-old, fourth-generation truck driver who loved his job and was a true Southern family man. But a crash on the job led to years of discomfort and pain that changed life as he knew it.
Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard promotes John A. Mennie to Partner
CHICAGO (November 20, 2025) – The Illinois personal injury and medical malpractice law firm of Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. is pleased to announce attorney John A. Mennie has been promoted to Partner. John A. Mennie joined Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. in 2014 as a staff attorney and was…
Partner Heidi L. Wickstrom recognized as a 2025 “Top Women in Law” honoree
CHICAGO (November 20, 2025) – Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard is pleased to announce Partner Heidi L. Wickstrom has been recognized by Law Bulletin Media as one of the 2025 “Top Women in Law.” Ms. Wickstrom is among 38 Illinois attorneys selected to the 2025 list from more than 400 nominations….
