About Ronald
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.
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.
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- Lawyer of the Year: Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Chicago (2017)
- Recognized: Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Recognized: Commercial Litigation
- Recognized: Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Practice Area: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- Chambers Band 1 Lawyer in Litigation, White Collar Crime and Government Investigations
- Chicago's Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & LawCrain's Chicago Business (2024)
- Chicago’s Notable Litigators & Trial AttorneysCrain’s Chicago Business (2023)
- Justice John Paul Stevens Award 2017Chicago Bar Association and Chicago Bar Foundation
- Illinois Leading LawyerLaw Bulletin Media Leading Lawyers (2003-2025)
- Illinois Super LawyersThomson Reuters (2005-2025)
- Top 100 Illinois Super LawyersThomson Reuters (2008-2011, 2014-2017, 2019-2025)
- Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in AmericaLawdragon Inc. (2023-2025)
- Lawdragon Hall of FameLawdragon Inc. (2022)