David L. Duran

David L. Durán joined Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. as an associate attorney in 2024 after serving as a law clerk since 2022. He focuses on personal injury, medical negligence, wrongful death, and catastrophic injuries. During his time with the firm, Mr. Durán has obtained noteworthy verdicts and settlements for his clients, including a $7 million medical malpractice settlement in 2025.

During his clerkship, he contributed to cases with substantial verdicts, including a record-breaking $363 million jury verdict against Sterigenics and a $75 million verdict in a medical negligence case involving birth injuries.

Before joining Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard, Mr. Durán was a student extern for Judge Alison C. Conlon in the Chancery Division of the Cook County Circuit Court. He earned his law degree cum laude from Chicago-Kent College of Law, where he was actively involved in moot court, served as a teaching assistant, and received CALI awards in Trial Advocacy I and II. He was also inducted into the Bar & Gavel Society for his exceptional service and dedication to the law and legal profession.

Mr. Durán completed his undergraduate studies cum laude at the University of New Mexico, earning a bachelor’s degree in biology with minors in psychology and English. He is a member of several national, state, and local legal organizations, including the American Association for Justice, Illinois State Bar Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, and Chicago Bar Association. In his free time, he enjoys cooking New Mexican cuisine, reading, playing volleyball, and spending time with his wife and daughter.