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Matthew L. Williams

Lake County Managing Partner

Medical MalpracticeProducts LiabilityPersonal Injury
Waukegan, Illinois28 years(847) 247-1227
Experience
28 years
Consultation
Free consultation
Bar State
Illinois
Contingency
Available
Languages
English
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About

Matthew L. Williams is an Equity Partner at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C., where he has dedicated over two decades to advocating for victims of medical malpractice, catastrophic personal injury, and wrongful death. Since joining the firm in 2003, Mr. Williams has built a reputation as a formidable litigator, securing more than $550 million in recoveries for his clients. Mr. Williams’ career is defined by his commitment to holding healthcare providers and negligent parties accountable. He has served as lead counsel in some of the most significant medical malpractice cases in Illinois history, including: - $75.8 Million Verdict: On behalf of a young girl who suffered a debilitating brain injury and severe physical trauma at birth. - $50.3 Million Verdict: Awarded to a child who sustained a permanent, life-altering brain injury during birth. - $20.5 Million Verdict (2025): On behalf of the family of a young girl in leukemia remission who tragically died due to morphine toxicity caused by improper medication management. Beyond the courtroom, Mr. Williams is a respected voice in the legal community. He has argued before the Illinois Supreme Court and is a frequent guest speaker at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, where he lectures on Business Law. His leadership roles and memberships include: Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA): Member of the Board of Managers. American Association for Justice (AAJ) Chicago Bar Association (CBA) Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) A firm believer in giving back, Mr. Williams serves on the Board of Directors for several prominent non-profit organizations: Kids Above All: Empowering youth and families to build better lives. Raising a Reader: Promoting early childhood literacy. Michael Matters Foundation: Providing financial support to families battling brain tumors.

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218 North Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Waukegan, Illinois, 60085, United StatesWaukegan, Illinois, 60085

Admissions

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IllinoisSince 1998
U.S. District Court, Northern District of IllinoisSince 1998

Education

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DePaul UniversityJ.D. (1998)
University of Illinois - ChicagoB.A.

Professional Details

Experience

Equity Partner
Lake County Managing Partner2003 - 2025

Awards

Super Lawyer (Top 100)2026Open link
"Top 100 Lawyers in the State of Illinois”2025 | (2019 – Present)Open link
Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs2025 | (2018 – Present)Open link
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Associations

Illinois State Bar # 6256858Member
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
American Association for Justice
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Fees

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