
Ronald S. Safer
About
Provided by Ronald S. Safer
Practice Areas
Ronald Safer manages complex, high-stakes cases with a focus in civil litigation.
Ron has successfully represented companies and individuals in federal and state court involving matters such as commercial disputes, accounting fraud, tax fraud, anti-kickback violations, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), environmental violations, and securities fraud. He represents clients before the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and numerous state agencies.
When Ron takes a case, he pores over the facts and analyzes the complex concepts involved until he can shape them into clear, effective arguments. His impressive track record demonstrates his ability to command a courtroom while maintaining an unflinching commitment to his clients. Above all else, he genuinely cares about his work. “My clients’ problems become my problems,” he says.
His vast federal and state trial experience, paired with his unwavering work ethic and approachable demeanor, allows Ron to bring extraordinary value to his clients.
Previous Experience
In 1989, Ron joined the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago and rose to Chief of the Criminal Division, successfully prosecuting more than one hundred defendants during his tenure. He prosecuted cases ranging from complex financial frauds and public corruption to sophisticated continuing criminal enterprises. He conducted dozens of jury trials and argued many significant cases to the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
Awards
Chicago's Notable Litigators & Trial Attorneys
Crain's Chicago Business
2023
Justice John Paul Stevens Award
Chicago Bar Association and Chicago Bar Foundation
2017
Chicago Criminal Defense: White -Collar "Lawyer of Year"
Best Lawyers
2017
Education
Georgetown University Law Center
J.D.
1983
Chambers Review
USA
Ronald Safer is known for his expert defense of clients in external investigations and white-collar proceedings such as securities fraud claims and allegations of FCPA violations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Ronald has very impressive knowledge and service skills. He immerses himself in his client's problems and makes them his own."
"Ronald's command and knowledge of the law is unheard of. He is able to use this to construct effective strategy at every step."
"Ronald is an incredibly talented, intelligent and sophisticated attorney."
"Ronald has very impressive knowledge and service skills. He immerses himself in his client's problems and makes them his own."
"Ronald's command and knowledge of the law is unheard of. He is able to use this to construct effective strategy at every step."
"Ronald is an incredibly talented, intelligent and sophisticated attorney."
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