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.Train and Connect with the Titans☑️ Patrick A. Salvi Jr. | LinkedIn☑️ Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. | LinkedIn | X | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok☑️ TLU Beach☑️ Trial Lawyers University☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeEpisode SnapshotDespite his father's reputation, Patrick focused on earning respect inside his law firm through unmatched work ethic rather than worrying about his external reputationAn 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 yearsPatrick'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 verdictAs president of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Patrick helped pass legislation allowing punitive damages in wrongful death cases and removing rideshare companies' common carrier exemptionPatrick's most satisfying professional moment was securing a $363 million verdict against Sterigenics in an ethylene oxide cancer case after months of intense preparation.Produced and Powered by LawPods

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Mar 27, 2025

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

NOW PLAYING

Patrick Salvi Jr. - Life Lessons for Big Verdicts

0:00 1:34:06

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

Work On Your Game: Discipline, Structure, and Execution Under Pressure Dre Baldwin No Motivation. Just Standards.“Dre is the best at being real, direct, and strategic as a coach.”— Work On Your Game University MemberWork On Your Game is the daily MasterClass for high performers who refuse to rely on motivation, talent, or guesswork to win.This is not inspiration.It’s execution architecture.Each episode sharpens how you think, decide, and act — so your results stop depending on mood, luck, or external validation.The work is built on four non-negotiables: • Discipline — doing the same things, the same way, every day • Confidence — earned through preparation and proof • Mental Toughness — sustained execution under pressure • Personal Initiative — taking control instead of waiting to be chosenThis is mindset, strategy, accountability, and execution — delivered by someone who has lived it, not studied it from the sidelines.Dre Baldwin is a former 9-year professional basketball player, author of 43 books, and 4-time TEDx speaker. Since 2005, his work has reach Explicit University of Adversity Lance W Essihos University of Adversity is a show about the moments that change us — especially the ones we didn’t ask for.I’m Lance Essihos, and I sit down with athletes, bestselling authors, doctors, entrepreneurs, spiritual teachers, and everyday warriors to have real conversations about adversity — the kind that strips away the surface and forces us to face who we really are.We go deep into the mindset shifts, emotional breakthroughs, and practical tools that helped them rebuild. Not just to survive, but to come back stronger, clearer, and more aligned.This isn’t motivation.It’s what happens after the breakdown, when you’re trying to put the pieces back together and make it mean something.If you’re in a season of uncertainty, burnout, or reinvention — this show is here to walk with you.We don’t just talk about getting through the hard times.We talk about who you become because of them. Explicit

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Trial Lawyers University?

This episode is 1 hour and 34 minutes long.

When was this Trial Lawyers University episode published?

This episode was published on March 27, 2025.

Can I download this Trial Lawyers University episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.

URL copied to clipboard!