Michael J. Schostok

Michael J. Schostok joined Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. in 2019. He concentrates his legal practice on cases involving catastrophic personal injury and medical malpractice.

Mr. Schostok has obtained a number of noteworthy verdicts and settlements for his clients, including a $15 million personal injury settlement and a $3.9 million medical malpractice settlement. In one of his first jury trials with the firm, Mr. Schostok won a $3.73 million verdict for a man who was injured when he was struck by a drowsy driver who drifted onto the sidewalk.

Prior to being named an Associate, Mr. Schostok worked as a law clerk at the firm. During his tenure as a law clerk, he worked on numerous high-profile cases and trials. Before that, Mr. Schostok was a law clerk at another prominent Chicago personal injury law firm for two and a half years.

Mr. Schostok received his Juris Doctor from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2019. During law school, he was a member of Chicago-Kent’s nationally renowned Trial Advocacy Team. In 2016, Mr. Schostok received his bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

He is the son of late Partner Michael P. Schostok and is humbled to be working at the firm that shares his namesake.

“Being able to call myself a lawyer, the most noble profession, has so far been the greatest honor and achievement of my life – and to be able to do it in the footsteps of my father and his partner Patrick Salvi, makes it even more special. I look forward to helping victims of negligence for many years to come.” Michael J. Schostok said.

Mr. Schostok belongs to several national, state and local legal organizations, including the Illinois State Bar Association and the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. He is a board member of the Michael Matters Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping those diagnosed with various forms of brain cancer.

In his spare time, Mr. Schostok likes listening to and playing music. He also enjoys watching movies and traveling.

Noteworthy Results

• $15,750,000 personal injury settlement

• $15,000,000 personal injury settlement

• $6,625,000 medical malpractice – wrongful death settlement

• $5,750,000 wrongful death settlement

• $5,000,000 medical malpractice settlement

• $3,900,000 medical malpractice settlement

• $3,735,000 personal injury – auto jury verdict

• $3,000,000 personal injury – auto accident settlement

• $2,500,000 medical malpractice – wrongful death settlement

• $2,278,000 personal injury – auto accident verdict

• $1,900,000 personal injury settlement

• $1,800,000 personal injury – auto accident settlement

• $1,750,000 medical malpractice – wrongful death settlement

• $1,250,000 personal injury verdict

• $1,200,000 personal injury verdict

• $1,125,000 workplace injury – traumatic brain injury settlement

• $1,020,000 wrongful death settlement

• $1,000,000 personal injury – auto accident jury verdict

Awards and Honors

• Law Bulletin Media “Emerging Lawyers” (2022 – Present)

• Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch” (2022 – Present)

• Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” (2021 – Present)