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At the Law Offices of R.F. Wittmeyer, Ltd., people come first. We’ve built a firm where our team members feel respected and valued, because when our team thrives, so do our clients. Every case is handled with dedication, care, and relentless effort to secure the best possible results. What sets us apart is simple: a team that works together with one goal, recovering the compensation you deserve.
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40+ Years of Experience and Over $100M Recovered
When you’ve been injured, you need more than legal advice, you need a team that takes on the heavy lifting while you focus on healing. Here’s what we do for our clients:
With over thirty years of experience, Ronald F. Wittmeyer, Jr. has successfully represented thousands of clients, many of whom have suffered serious or fatal injuries. Mr. Wittmeyer is committed to aggressively prosecute every client’s case. He believes that each individual is entitled to the same quality of representation as large companies and insurance carriers. Ron Wittmeyer believes that a person innocently injured as a result of the negligence or wrongful conduct of an individual or company is entitled to full and adequate compensation for their injuries.
With a diverse legal background, Gregory W. La Cost has always been a strong advocate for his clients. He has practiced law for over 25 years with a primary focus in litigation and is excited to be solely practicing personal injury plaintiff’s litigation. Gregory’s sincere and compassionate approach to his client work is a perfect fit with the Law Offices of R.F. Wittmeyer, Ltd whose mission is to make a difference in people’s lives – our employees, our clients, and members of the communities in which we work. Gregory is also excited to be able to bring his abilities in line with individuals that have been injured and need his expertise.
Denise J. Adams joined the Law Offices of R.F. Wittmeyer, Ltd. in 2011, and she focuses her practice on plaintiff’s personal injury cases. Denise graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law. Admitted to the practice of law in the State of Illinois and the United States District Court for Northern District of Illinois in 1985, she began her practice working for a major insurance company’s house counsel for nine years. Denise continued to practice in the field of personal injury law working for other firms. She also served as an arbitrator for the Cook County Mandatory Arbitration Program.
Based in Kenosha, James has dedicated his efforts to representing injured persons throughout Southeastern Wisconsin, including Kenosha, Racine, Milwaukee, and Lake Geneva, among others. Prior to joining the firm, James worked at a Kenosha area law firm for six years practicing personal injury, employment law litigation, and general civil litigation. James is dedicated to his clients and is passionate about helping those who have been injured. He ensures that he is available for clients and listens to any concerns they may have. At the core of his work, he wants his clients to walk away with the full and adequate compensation they deserve.
Marina Y. Safarov concentrates her practice in personal injury law. Marina is a companionate and zealous advocate for her clients. Her strong conviction is that those who have suffered injuries deserve to be fairly compensated. She also believes that maintaining open and consistent communication with her clients throughout the legal process is pivotal to achieving successful outcomes.
Paula Candea is a former assistant state’s attorney where she was a felony crimes prosecutor. Paula now uses her trial skills to advocate for those who have been injured. Paula is passionate about fighting for compensation on behalf of her clients against the huge insurance companies.
With more than 37 years of experience, Larry Appelbaum is a dedicated attorney who focuses his practice on catastrophic personal injury, construction litigation, professional negligence, automobile accidents, premises liability, and wrongful death cases. He’s passionate about helping people rebuild their lives after serious injuries and takes pride in guiding his clients through challenging times with care and determination.
We love serving our clients—and giving back to our community is just as important. From volunteering and supporting local charities to awarding our Community Service Scholarship, we strive to make a positive impact every day.
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