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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.

Main Office


2101 S Arlington Heights Rd
#103

Arlington Heights IL 60005

Phone : (847) 357-0403

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Attorney Whittmeyer, Mr. Greg, Ms. Ann and Ms. Denise and the whole team, were wonderful to work with, we are thankful to them for handling our case with such care and support. Thank you!
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Terrie S
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Greg La Cost is personable, an excellent listener, and used his expertise throughout my case advising me and to achieve optimal outcomes. Denise Rabe and Hazel Composano worked tirelessly to keep me informed and assist with my case. Terri D’Souza miraculously negotiated the medical lien. I highly recommend this team to anyone needing a personal injury attorney.
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Jovon Smith
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Marina my assigned attorney was very thorough during the entire process. She made sure that I understood exactly what was going on, so that I could make informed decisions. I highly recommend this law firm!!
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Francisco Huesca
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Denis Adams communicated with me throughout the whole process, was a little stressed and uncertain but she made sure to talk me through the whole thing and stayed in contact with me the moment she got updated.
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I had a great experience working with RF Wittmeyer, Ltd. (2101 S Arlington Heights Rd UNIT 103, Arlington Heights, IL 60005) and I’m very thankful for the help I received. From the beginning, the team—including Marisela Nevarez, attorney Greg La Cost, Terri D’Souza, and Ann, the office manager—was professional, responsive, and very clear about the entire process.They took the time to explain my options and were always willing to answer my questions, which really helped ease my stress during a difficult situation. What stood out most was how supportive and attentive they were throughout my case. I always felt updated and informed, and I truly felt like my case was being handled with care and attention to detail. Their communication was consistent and reassuring, and they made a stressful process much easier to manage. I would highly recommend this law office to anyone looking for knowledgeable, reliable, and compassionate legal representation.
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This is the best law firm for a personal injury claim, they settled my claim without any problems. Marisela, Anne and attorney Wittmeyer were very polite and helpful they even went above and beyond and gave me life advice which was very much appreciated they really look out for their clients. Thank you so much R&f Wittmeyer. Never a bad experience with these amazing people.
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I am very grateful and feel blessed to have found this firm and to have entrusted them with my case. My attorney, Greg Lacoste, was always attentive and honest; He fought for more to fair compensation in my case. Marisela and Ivette worked on my case (and they speak Spanish), and Dennise was excellent as well. If you are looking for a personal injury firm, this is the place to go. Thank you so much to the team and thank you Ann btw 😊🌷 Estoy muy agradecida con la firma y especialmente con mi Abogado Greg Lacoste, siempre fue atento, respetuoso y compasivo y sabe cómo llevar un caso de lesión personal y sabe cómo ganarlo, Todo el equipo fue maravilloso, muy agradecida con Marisela, Ivette y Denisse, por cierto, hablan español… Muchas gracias al equipo y gracias Ann por cierto 😊🌷
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I have been very pleased with Marisela throughout this process. My accident settlement is finally coming to a close, and she has been very informative, kind, and patient every step of the way. She was on top of everything while making the process much easier to understand and always making me feel confident that the team had my back. I’ll add as well that everyone at the office has been nothing but sweet and proactive!
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Keem Morgan
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Marina Safarov Gianina Carreon Denise Adams Terri D. Souza Were very very very helpful in my case couldn’t ask for a better team. When you’re in a situation with an injury I would definitely recommend giving them a call speaking with them. It will greatly benefit you. Don’t fight your case alone give them a call make the process easier on yourself.
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Donald Green
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I had a car accident and I retain RF Wittmeyer to handle my case. Greg handled my case along with others and reached a nice settlement for me after a long fight with person that hit and her insurance. I highly recommend RF Wittmeyer if you need an accident attorney. I am very happy with the outcome

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