Trial Lawyers University27 Mar 2025

Patrick Salvi Jr. - Life Lessons for Big Verdicts

"It's easy to convince yourself to settle a case," says Chicago trial lawyer Patrick A. Salvi Jr. Despite growing up with the Salvi name, he had to confront self-doubt after an early devastating loss. For seven years, fear kept him from taking good cases to trial. Everything changed when he began studying jury psychology and decision-making. Now with multiple eight and nine-figure verdicts, Patrick reveals his approach to maximizing damages and conducting meticulous cross-examinations in this conversation with host Dan Ambrose. Patrick will teach a one-hour lecture on maximizing damages and a one-day med-mal masterclass at TLU Beach (June 4-7), plus demonstrate voir dire with a live focus jury.

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Episode Snapshot

Despite his father's reputation, Patrick focused on earning respect inside his law firm through unmatched work ethic rather than worrying about his external reputation
An early devastating loss—a defense verdict in just 20 minutes—created fear that prevented Patrick from trying many cases he should have for nearly seven years
Patrick's first major seven-figure verdict came when he was willing to try a case with good liability in a tough downstate Illinois venue, resulting in a $2 million verdict
As president of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Patrick helped pass legislation allowing punitive damages in wrongful death cases and removing rideshare companies' common carrier exemption
Patrick's most satisfying professional moment was securing a $363 million verdict against Sterigenics in an ethylene oxide cancer case after months of intense preparation.

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