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Michael J Schostok

Michael J Schostok

Michael J. Schostok specializes in catastrophic injury law.
  • Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice
  • Illinois
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Biography

Michael J. Schostok joined Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. in 2019, focusing on catastrophic personal injury and medical malpractice cases. He has secured significant verdicts and settlements, including a $15 million personal injury settlement and a $3.9 million medical malpractice settlement. Early in his career with the firm, Mr. Schostok achieved a $3.73 million verdict for a pedestrian struck by a drowsy driver.

Before becoming an Associate, he served as a law clerk at the firm, contributing to numerous high-profile cases. He also gained experience as a law clerk at another Chicago personal injury firm. Mr. Schostok earned his Juris Doctor from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2019, where he was part of the prestigious Trial Advocacy Team. He completed his undergraduate studies in Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2016.

As the son of the late Partner Michael P. Schostok, Michael J. Schostok feels honored to continue his family’s legacy at the firm. He expresses pride in his profession and looks forward to advocating for victims of negligence.

Mr. Schostok is active in legal organizations such as the Illinois State Bar Association and the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. Additionally, he serves on the board of the Michael Matters Foundation, a charity supporting individuals with brain cancer.

Outside of work, Mr. Schostok enjoys music, movies, and traveling.

Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
J.D.
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University of Wisconsin - Madison
B.A. (2016)
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Awards
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Professional Associations
Illinois State Bar
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Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
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Michael Matters Foundation
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Activities: A non-profit organization dedicated to helping those diagnosed with various forms of brain cancer.
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Illinois
Supreme Court of Illinois
ID Number: 6333316
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U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
Michael J. Schostok, injury attorney at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C.
Blog
Salvi Schostok & Pritchard's Blog
Contact & Map
Salvi Schostok & Pritchard P.C.
161 N. Clark Street
Suite 4700
Chicago, IL 60601
Telephone: (312) 372-1227