Atty. Matthew L. Williams
Matthew L. Williams joined Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. in 2003 and was named partner in 2009.
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Matthew L. Williams is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C.. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1998) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1998). Educated at DePaul University Law School (J.D., 1998) and University of Illinois (B.A. History, 1995). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Provides legal services in English. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 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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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Matthew L. Williams is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Illinois →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Matthew L. Williams is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Illinois →
Matthew L. Williams is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Illinois →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Matthew L. Williams is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Matthew L. Williams is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Illinois →
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Why local counsel matters in Illinois
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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