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Marina Y. Safarov

Marina Y. Safarov concentrates her practice in personal injury law and is dedicated to advocating for individuals who have been injured due to negligence. She is committed to helping her clients pursue fair compensation while maintaining open and consistent communication throughout the legal process.

Prior to joining the Law Offices of R. F. Wittmeyer, Ltd., Marina represented both plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of matters, including construction accidents, premises liability, workplace injuries, and motor vehicle accidents. Her experience working on both sides of these cases provides valuable insight into how opposing parties approach litigation, allowing her to anticipate challenges and develop effective strategies for her clients. Marina is also fluent in Russian.

Background & Experience

  • Litigation Paralegal, Law Offices of Rapaport & Herzberg (August 2009 – August 2012)
  • Law Clerk, Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, P.C. (December 2014 – January 2015)
  • Law Clerk, Cook County Elder Law & Miscellaneous Remedies Division (June 2015 – July 2015)
  • Judicial Researcher for Presiding Judge Patricia Banks, Cook County Elder Law & Miscellaneous Remedies Division (August 2015 – December 2016)
  • Creditor Rights Attorney, Blitt and Gaines, P.C. (August 2016 – August 2017)
  • Litigation Attorney, Rapaport Law Group, LLC (August 2017 – March 2023)
  • Law Offices of R. F. Wittmeyer, Ltd. (March 2023 – Present)
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Education

  • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Criminal Justice, Roosevelt University (2012)
  • J.D., University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, 2016
  • Health Law Certificate, University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, 2016

Bar Admissions

  • State of Illinois, 2016
  • United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
  • United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois

Awards, Recognitions

  • CALI Excellence for the Future Awards (4):
    • Administrative Law
    • Advanced Torts
    • Federal Income Tax
    • Remedies
  • Dean’s List, University of Illinois Chicago School of Law

Professional Associations

  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Chicago Bar Association

Practice Areas

  • Catastrophic Personal Injury Litigation
  • Motor Vehicle & Commercial Vehicle Collisions
  • Premises Liability & Negligent Property Maintenance
  • Burn & Spa / Laser Injury Litigation
  • Underinsured / Uninsured Motorist (UIM/UM) Claims
  • Product-Related Injury Claims
Community-Outreach

Community Involvement

  • Supports Outreach Community Ministries, helping raise funds for at-risk youth and programs that combat poverty.
  • Provides pro bono legal guidance through the Pro Bono Help Desk for individuals who cannot afford legal representation.
  • Active in her community church, where she oversees a group of school-age children.

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Law Offices of RF Wittmeyer, LTD

Marina Y. Safarov concentrates her practice in personal injury law and is dedicated to advocating for individuals who have been injured due to negligence. She is committed to helping her clients pursue fair compensation while maintaining open and consistent communication throughout the legal process.

Prior to joining the Law Offices of R. F. Wittmeyer, Ltd., Marina represented both plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of matters, including construction accidents, premises liability, workplace injuries, and motor vehicle accidents. Her experience working on both sides of these cases provides valuable insight into how opposing parties approach litigation, allowing her to anticipate challenges and develop effective strategies for her clients. Marina is also fluent in Russian.

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