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David James Pritchard
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Biography
I spent the first 22 years of my legal career defending medical malpractice cases for physicians and hospitals, and therefore gained great insight into the inner workings of hospitals and medical clinics. In 1999, I joined Salvi, Schostok, and Pritchard P.C.
Since becoming a Plaintiff attorney, i have obtained more than $200 million in verdicts and settlements for victims of negligence and medcial malpractice. I have also been honored to receive the "Highest Rating for Legal Ability and General Recommendaiton" by Martindale Hubbell American Law Directory, and named among the "Top 5% of all Lawyers in Illinois" by the Law Bulletin Publishing Company's Leading Lawyer Network.
In addition, I also have great interest in medical and ethical issues and have served on the Ethics Advisory Board of Children's Memorial Hospital. As a part of many years of aiming to help children suffering from cerebral palsy and other brain and birth injuries I served on the Board of United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Chicago, and as Board President of the Legal Assistance Foundation of Chicago. Currently I serve as Chairman of the Board of Friends Without A Border, which founded and runs Angkor Hospital For Children in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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Licensed in Illinois for 48 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1977
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Location
Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C.
161 N. Clark Street,, Suite 4700, Chicago, IL, 60601
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Posted by Pamella | June 17, 2011 | Medical Malpractice
David Beat Goliath
David Pritchard is an excellent attorney. He assisted me with a medical malpractice lawsuit. He was very compassionate and warm. He exhibited tremendous patience, so much so that I did not think he would be affective in negotiating a settlement. However, I was pleasantly surprised. This David bea...
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Experience
Honors
2014
2014 Super Lawyers, Illinois Super Lawyers
2013
2013 Super Lawyers, Illinois Super Lawyers
2012
2012 Super Lawyers, Illinois Super Lawyers
2011
2011 Super Lawyers, Illinois Super Lawyers
2010
2010 Super Lawyers, Illinois Super Lawyers
2009
2009 Super Lawyers, Illinois Super Lawyers
2008
2008 Super Lawyers, Illinois Super Lawyers
2007
2007 Super Lawyers, Illinois Super Lawyers
2006
2006 Super Lawyers, Illinois Super Lawyers
2005
2005 Super Lawyers, Illinois Super Lawyers
N/A
Highest Rating for Legal Ability, "AV" Martindale Hubbell American Law Directory
N/A
Selected as one of the Top Lawyers in Illinois, Leading Lawyers Network
Work Experience
1999 - Present
Partner, Salvi, Schostok, and Pritchard P.C.
1990 - 1998
Partner and Shareholder, Gessler, Hughes & Socol, Ltd.
1980 - 1990
Capital Partner, Rooks Pitts & Poust
1977 - 1980
Associate, McKenna, Storer, Rowe, White & Farrug
Associations
2006 - Present
Build CambodiaBoard of Directors
2003 - Present
Center for Perinatal Medicine and LawInternational Advisory Board
2003 - Present
Friends Without Borders
2003 - Present
Leading Lawyers Network
2001 - Present
Trial Lawyers for Public Justice
1999 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
1999 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
1977 - Present
American Bar Association
1977 - Present
Chicago Bar Association
1977 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association
2003 - 2006
United Cerebral Palsy Association for Greater ChicagoBoard of Directors
2003 - 2006
National Campaign for Tolerance Southern Poverty Law CenterFounding Member
1999 - 2006
American Board of Trial Advocates
1993 - 1995
Gastro-Intestinal Research FoundationBoard of Directors
1992 - 1999
Children's Memorial HospitalEthics Advisory Board
1992 - 1994
American Judicature Society
1990 - 1996
Young Scholars ProgramCo-Founder and Director
1988 - 2008
Society of Trial Lawyers of Illinois
1987 - 1990
International Bar Association
1987 - 1995
Legal Club of Chicago
1985 - 1998
Legal Assistance Foundation of ChicagoPast President, Board of Directors
1985 - 1992
Trial Lawyers Club of Chicago
Sample of Legal Cases
Undisclosed Plaintiff v. Undisclosed Medical Provider
Partial Settlement: $2,090,000
Arroyo v. United States of America
Bench Trial Verdict: $29,159,535
Koonce v. Jackson Park Hospital
Settlement: $1,000,000
Huffman v. Undisclosed Medical Provider
Settlement: $1,000,000
Craig v. Alan Luke, MD
Settlement: $1,850,000
Quadros v. Undisclosed Medical Provider
Settlement: $12,500,000
Rojas v. St. Anthony Hospital
Settlement: $8,000,000
Tornow v. Undisclosed Medical Provider
Settlement: $4,100,000
Kalsinski v. VHS of Illinois. d/b/a Macneal Hospital
Settlement: $1,700,000
Carter v. Advocate South Suburban Hospital
Settlement: $2,150,000
Kasongo v. United States of America
Verdict: $4,500,000
Katsman v. Moses Adeyanju, MD; Alina Libster, MD
Settlement: $1,200,000
Adams v. Undisclosed Medical Provider
Settlement: $6,000,000
Adams v. Sunnette Varnardo, MD
Settlement: $1,000,000
Ferrazzuolo v. Lutheran General Hospital
Settlement: $3,000,000
Iaccino v. Northwest Community Hospital
Settlement: $5,250,000
Krone v. Catholic Health Partners
Settlement: $7,500,000
Sroka v. Undisclosed Medical Provider
Settlement: $8,000,000
Garcia v. Alexian Brothers Medical Center
Settlement: $1,250,000
Ramirez v. James R. Adamson, MD
Settlement: $1,250,000
Lievrouw v. Loyola University Medical Center
Settlement: $1,000,000
Arredondo v. Westlake Hospital
Settlement: $8,300,000
Echols v. Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
Settlment: $1,000,000
Ball v. Undisclosed Medical Facility
Settlement: $8,500,000
Grant v. St. Francis Hospital and Health Center
Settlement: $10,000,000
Castellanos v. Macneal Health Providers
Settlment: $1,200,000
Washington v. Norwegian American Hospital
Settlement: $2,925,000
Reingold v. Northwest Community Hospital
Settlement: $2,350,000
Lawson v. St. Francis Hospital & Health Center
Settlement: $3,500,000
Pedroza v. McNeal Memorial Hospital
Settlement: $4,300,000
Rhodes v. Carle Clinic Foundation
Settlement: $1,000,000
McDonald v. Freeport Memorial Hospital
Settlement: $5,500,000
Rounds v. Jackson Park Hospital
Settlement: $1,000,000
Porada v. Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
Settlement: $1,450,000
Chandler v. Alexian Brothers Medical Center
Settlement: $4,500,000
Allen v. St. Mary's Hospital and Medical Center
Settlement: $3,000,000
Brantl v. Advocate Health Hospitals
Settlement: $2,500,000
Kereks v. George E. Kennedy Construction Co.
Verdict: $1,650,000
Cunningham v. Undisclosed Hospital
Settlement: $12,500,000
Education
1992
Loyola University
MA - Masters
1977
DePaul University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Loyola University
B.B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2014
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Settlements, Liens & Technology Seminar
Mediation
2013
Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education's Deposing Parties & Professionals Seminar
Deposing Liability Experts
2011
Student Conference - American Society of Law
Medicine and Ethics
2009
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Webinar
Practical Tips for Producing or Deposing Medical Experts
2009
DePaul Law School
Deposing Expert Witnesses in Complex Litigation Cases
2009
Chicago Bar Association Seminar
Attorney Liens
2007
Health & Wellness Fair - Chicago Bar Association
Improving Quality of Life Through Meditation
2006
Retreat for CEOs, featuring H.H. Dalai Lama
Compassionate Leadership
2005
WKRS Radio
So Called Tort Reform
2004
AMA/ABA Seminar
Litgation Implications for New Developments in Pediatric Neurology
1998
Risk Management Seminar, All Columbia Hospitals Chicago
Fundamentals of Personal Injury Litigation
1998
Illinois Institute for Continuing Education Seminar
How to Depose a Doctor
1997
Midwest Podiatry Conference
Medical Malpractice and Importance of Communication
1997
Illinois Society of Neurosurgery- Annual Conference
Medical Malpractice and Neurosurgery
1996
Children's Memorial Hospital- Multidisciplinary Conference
Resuscitation Efforts in Criminal Cases
1995
Children's Memorial Hospital Ethics Retreat
Legal Overview Ethical Problem Areas
1995
Children's Memorial Hospital Ethical Grand Rounds
Discharging Patients When There is Nowhere to Go
1994
National Law Insitute of Yakutia
The American Judiciary System
1993
Moscow Law Institute
The American Judicial System
1993
Children's Memorial Hospital Ethics Ground Rounds
Medical, Ethical and Legal Issues Involving the Terminal Child Patient and Parents Who Won't Give Up
1992
Children's Memorial Hospital Ethical Ground Rounds
Ethical Issues When the Child Patient and Parent Disagree on Treatment
1991
Cjhicago Bar Association Seminar
The Obligations and Rights of Treating Physicians in Personal Injury Cases
1991
Chicago Bar Association Tort Committee Luncheon
Illinois Medical Malpractice New Law Update
1990
Podiatric Medical Association Meeting
Risk Management: Implications of the National Medical Practitioner Data Bank
1988
Chicago Osteopathic Academic Association Seminar
Trial of Medical Negligence Cases
1988
Chicago Bar Association Seminar
Preperation and Trial of a Medical Negligence Case
1986
Illinois Manufacturers' Association Seminar
The Product Liability Challenge
1985
Midwest Podiatric Educational Group Seminar
The New Medical Malpractice Litigation
1985
Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education Seminar
The Effective Defense of Civil Litigation
1985
American Society of Appraisers Seminar
Forensic Appraisals
1983
Illinois Podiatric Educational Group Seminar
Legal and Legislative Developments in Medical Malpractice Litigation
1983
Chicago Bar Association Seminar
Trial of Comparative Negligence Cases
1982
Illinois Podiatric Educational Group Seminar
How to Avoid and What to Expect in Medical Malpractice Litigation
1981
American Society of Appraisers Seminar
The Appraiser as an Expert Witness
Publications
2005
Clinics of Perinatology
A Plaintiff Attorney's Candid View of Medical Malpractice
2003
ITLA
Medical Malpractice Trial Notebook, 2003 (co-author)
2002
ITLA
Medical Malpractice Trial Notebook (co-author)
2001
ITLA
Medical Malpractice Trial Notebook, 2001 (co-author)
2000
ITLA
Medical Malpractice Trial Notebook, 2000 (co-author)
Languages
English