Matthew L. Williams, Medical Malpractice Attorney in Chicago, Illinois
Over 28 years of legal practice · focused on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Chicago, IL
Practicing medical malpractice in Chicago since 1998.
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Matthew L. Williams is an attorney based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury. Matthew has over 28 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Chicago, ILLINOIS
- Experience
- over 28 years
- Known for
- Medical Malpractice · Personal Injury
- Handles Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury matters from Chicago, ILLINOIS.
- Over 28 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).
About Matthew L. Williams: Matthew L. Williams is an attorney based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury. Matthew has over 28 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Matthew L. Williams
Matthew concentrates on medical malpractice and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Matthew handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Medical Malpractice
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Personal Injury
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Medical Malpractice cases in Chicago, Illinois
Matthew takes medical malpractice matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Matthew agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Chicago, Illinois
Matthew takes personal injury matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Matthew agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Matthew L. Williams — Over 28 years of Illinois medical malpractice experience
Matthew L. Williams is an attorney based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury. Matthew has over 28 years of legal experience.
Matthew L. Williams concentrates his practice of law in the areas of medical malpractice, catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death and premises liability. He joined Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. in 2003 and was named partner in 2009.
In recognition of his outstanding legal work, Mr. Williams has been recognized by Super Lawyers as one of the Top 100 lawyers in the state of Illinois every year since 2019. Additionally, he has been honored by Best Lawyers in America in the field of Personal Injury Litigation every year since 2018. Mr. Williams has also been named a Leading Lawyer every year since 2015 from a survey of his legal peers, a distinction given to less than five percent of all lawyers licensed to practice in Illinois. In 2013, he was named to Law Bulletin Publishing Company’s “40 Under Forty” attorney list, recognizing the top up and coming lawyers in Illinois.
During his time with the firm, Mr. Williams has obtained more than $300 million in verdicts and settlements on behalf of his catastrophically injured clients, including:
- A $50.3 million jury verdict for a boy who suffered a serious brain injury at birth
- A $20.6 million settlement for a man who was left permanently disabled due to a delay in diagnosis and treatment of a ruptured common iliac aneurysm
- An $18.5 million settlement on behalf of a child who suffered serious brain injury due to a delay in the diagnosis and treatment of meningitis
- A $17 million settlement in a birth injury case
- A $15.35 million settlement in a birth injury case
- A $14.8 million settlement on behalf of a woman who was left permanently blind in both eyes due to a delay in the diagnosis and treatment of a clot in her brain
- A $10 million settlement for a woman who developed terminal cancer due to negligence by her treating physician
Mr. Williams is a member of many local and national bar associations, including Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, American Association for Justice, the Chicago Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association. He currently serves on the Board of Managers of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and is a member of the DePaul University College of Law Dean’s Council.
Mr. Williams has extensive experience and success litigating cases throughout Illinois and has argued a case before the Illinois Supreme Court.
Mr. Williams gives back to the community through his work on the board of directors for three local charity organizations, including Kids Above All, Raising a Reader, and the Michael Matters Foundation. Additionally, he has been a speaker at Kellogg’s School of Management’s MBA Business Law class and at Notre Dame Law School’s Personal Injury Litigation class.
How Matthew handles medical malpractice matters
Matthew L. Williams concentrates his practice of law in the areas of medical malpractice , catastrophic personal injury , wrongful death and premises liability . He joined Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. in 2003 and was named partner in 2009. In recognition of his outstanding legal work, Mr. Williams has been recognized by Super Lawyers as one of the Top 100 lawyers in the state of Illinois…
Who Matthew represents
Matthew reviews new inquiries case-by-case for medical malpractice and personal injury matters in Chicago and the surrounding Illinois area.
Credentials
Matthew L. Williams's legal education and bar admissions
DePaul University
J.D. · 1988
DePaul University
J.D. · 1998
University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign
B.A. · 1995
Jurisdictions
Matthew's state bar admissions
Illinois
1998 · ACTIVE
Matthew studied at J.D. in DePaul University, J.D. in DePaul University, and B.A. in University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign.
Law school and academic background
Matthew completed J.D. in DePaul University, J.D. in DePaul University, and B.A. in University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Matthew runs in Illinois is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Matthew L. Williams
Matthew has received 7 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — - Personal Injury Litigation (2018-Present)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Illinois Super Lawyers - Top 100 (2019-Present)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Leading Lawyers (2015-Present)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Law Bulletin Media "40 Under Forty" (2013)
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — - Personal Injury Litigation (2018-Present) (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Illinois Super Lawyers - Top 100 (2019-Present) (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Leading Lawyers (2015-Present) (2026).
Locations
Matthew L. Williams's office in Chicago
Matthew's primary office is at 161 North Clark Street, Suite 4700, Chicago, Illinois, 60601. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Matthew L. Williams — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new medical malpractice attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Matthew usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Matthew charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Matthew's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Matthew will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a medical malpractice attorney in Chicago, Illinois
A short list to run through before you commit: How many medical malpractice matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Matthew
Matthew discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in medical malpractice practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every medical malpractice matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Matthew confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Matthew's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many medical malpractice practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Matthew L. Williams
How much does it cost to hire Matthew for a medical malpractice case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Matthew walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Matthew offer a free consultation?
Matthew charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Matthew's office. Some medical malpractice attorneys offer free consults — check Matthew's current terms during booking.
How long do medical malpractice cases in Illinois typically take?
Simple medical malpractice matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Matthew gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Matthew take my case if I'm outside Chicago?
Matthew is licensed in Illinois. Matters governed by Illinois law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Matthew will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Matthew?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Matthew will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Matthew accepting new medical malpractice clients right now?
Matthew's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Medical Malpractice attorneys serving Chicago, Springfield and Northbrook in Illinois
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