Lake Zurich, IL

Mike Salvi obtained his Juris Doctor degree in 1984 and also holds an advanced law degree (LL.M.) from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in the specialties of Trial and Appellate Advocacy. He is the author of two instructional books published by the Illinois Bar Association, one on jury selection and the other on the direct examination of treating physicians in personal injury cases. Mike joined The Law Office of Albert S. Salvi, the predecessor firm to Salvi, Salvi & Wifler, P.C., in 1984. His general practice included personal injury litigation, traffic, real estate transactions, insurance law, landlord-tenant litigation, election law, construction litigation and criminal defense, including the defense of clients charged with felonies such as white collar crimes and murder. Mike has an unusually wide breadth of experience litigating criminal and civil cases at the trial court and appellate levels in many venues throughout the United States. Currently, Mike continues litigation practice, with an emphasis on personal injury and commercial litigation. He has tried hundreds of cases, including trials and hearings in the Circuit Court of Los Angeles, California, the Federal District Courts in Boston, Massachusetts and Chicago, Illinois, and the Illinois State Circuit Courts in Lake, Cook, McHenry, DuPage and Kane Counties. A few recent professional accomplishments include: $1,000,000 award in the case of Rappe vs. Porter in Lake County; $1,012,000 settlement for injuries sustained in an automobile accident in the Cook County case Gardner vs. Watson; $1,200,000 fraud award won for his client in the case of Blatt vs. Demas; $585,000 jury verdict in the Federal District Court in the case of Johns vs. Town & Country Jewelry Corp.; $835,000 wrongful death settlement in the case of Lovitz vs. DeGuide; $425,000 personal injury settlement for a child who suffered burns on the back of her thigh at a day care facility; the successful defense of a Federal Election Commission suit. In this last, high profile case, the Federal Election Commission (FEC) sought $1,000,000 in fines. Mike's 'res adjudicata' defense resulted in the dismissal of the government's case. The case was discussed recently by Megan Kelly on Fox News. On appeal, in a decision cited in the Illinois Bar Journal, the FEC's claim was again rejected in favor of Mike's novel and aggressive defense. Federal Election Commission vs. Munsel, Federal District Court, Northern District of Illinois. Mike has presented lectures to attorneys, students and law enforcement officers on subjects such as civil rules of discovery and evidence, rules of procedure in arbitration cases, criminal procedure and constitutional law.

Michael J. Salvi

Michael J. Salvi is the President of Premier Illinois Injury Lawyers. He obtained his Juris Doctor degree in 1984 and an advanced law degree (LL.M.) from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. With over 40 years of experience, he has tried hundreds of cases in various courts across the United States, focusing on personal injury and commercial litigation.

Samantha A. Salvi

Samantha A. Salvi is a Managing Partner at Premier Illinois Injury Lawyers, joining the firm in 2018. She handles a variety of personal injury cases including product liability, premises liability, medical malpractice, and car accidents. Samantha received her Juris Doctor from Loyola University School of Law in 2018 and is a former Division I volleyball player.

Pete Wifler joined Salvi, Salvi & Wifler, P.C. as partner in 1990. He has earned an exemplary reputation based on his expertise in the areas of family law and small business/corporate matters. Upon graduating from John Marshall Law School with High Distinction Honors in 1987, Pete joined the Chicago law firm of Ungaretti & Harris and practiced there until he joined Salvi, Salvi & Wifler. Prior to law school, Pete worked as a CPA for Ernest & Young. He has been successful in utilizing his CPA background to assist his clients on financial issues affecting their legal needs. Currently, Pete represents individuals in all types of divorce and family law matters. His approach has been to seek resolution of emotionally charged matters by taking into strong consideration the financial and emotional toll on the clients, and oftentimes their children. Pete's goals are aligned with his clients' goals, and he believes most cases should be settled without a trial. If a fair settlement cannot be reached, however, he is prepared to seek a court resolution when necessary. Pete also represents many individuals and small businesses with their corporate matters, from drafting and reviewing contracts, to assisting with purchase and sales transactions.

Denise Russo joined Salvi, Salvi & Wifler, P.C. in June 2013 to manage the firm’s Trusts and Estates law practice. Denise works closely with her clients in order to provide them with personalized planning strategies to avoid probate, minimize tax liability and preserve assets. Some of her services include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, pre-marital agreements and trust and estate administration. Prior to joining the firm, Denise managed her own private law practice and started her law career as a Cook County Public Defender. In addition to her legal experience, Denise's professional background includes executive consulting and international business experience. She is fluent in Spanish.