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The Firm's Founding

In May, Al Salvi founded Al Salvi & Associates in Waukegan, Illinois, focusing on personal injury, workers’ compensation, and wrongful death.

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The Beginning of a Partnership

In January, Peter Roskam joins the firm, leading to a name change: Salvi & Roskam. The firm expands, opening an office in Wheaton, Illinois.

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Al Salvi Runs for U.S. Senate

Al Salvi runs for U.S. Senate as the Republican nominee, gaining public recognition and solidifying his role in Illinois law and politics.

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Excellence in the Courtroom

The firm secures a $14 million verdict, marking one of its biggest victories and reinforcing its status as a top personal injury firm in Illinois.

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Now Salvi, Roskam & Maher

Michael Maher joins the partnership and Salvi, Roskam & Maher is born, bringing on a top litigator to lead the litigation team.

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Expansion into Workers’ Compensation

The firm starts work with George Tamvakis, who takes the lead in workers’ compensation cases in Chicago, Illinois.

This expansion allows the firm to serve more injured workers, broadening its scope beyond personal injury.est.

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A Blockbuster Year

For the first time, the firm secures over $20 million across settlements and jury verdicts in a single year, further cementing its reputation as a great trial law firm.

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Peter Roskam Departs for Congress

Peter Roskam is elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, leaving the firm to serve in Congress.

The firm is rebranded as Salvi & Maher, with Al Salvi and Mike Maher continuing as partners.

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Growth Across the State of Illinois

Salvi & Maher, LLP, becomes a leader in securing multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts, helping victims of auto accidents, slip-and-fall injuries, and medical malpractice.

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Expanding into Wisconsin

Al Salvi becomes licensed in Wisconsin, increasing the firm’s ability to handle cases across the Illinois-Wisconsin border.

The firm takes on more Wisconsin-based personal injury and wrongful death cases, broadening its regional influence.

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Adapting to a Changing Legal Landscape

Despite court delays, Salvi & Maher, LLP, successfully navigates pandemic-related legal challenges, maintaining a high success rate in settlements.

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Growing in Lake County

The firm builds and establishes a new office in Libertyville, Illinois.

This new office now serves as the firm’s headquarters, hosting the bulk of the firm’s team.

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A New Chapter: The Next Generation

Joe Salvi and David Salvi are both promoted to partner.

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