Providing Clarity and Guidance Through The Legal Process

Our Legal Team

Lisa Jafari, Partner:

Prior to becoming a partner at Jafari & Jafari, Lisa represented clients in a variety of premises liability, medical malpractice and personal injury disputes. Lisa has trained judges, government attorneys and law enforcement agents on how to perform legal and investigative research. She has also provided anti-harassment training sessions for Ford Motor Company employees at vehicle manufacturing plants across the country. Outside of her work in the legal profession, Lisa served as a property manager for several large homeowners' associations in Orange County, California and was a licensed real estate agent in the Chicagoland area.

What truly makes Lisa stand out as an attorney is her personal approach to each case. Lisa strives to become a trusted counselor to her clients, not just their lawyer. Lisa is committed to making sure her clients are informed every step of the way and truly understand the implications and nuances of the legal process.

Education
J.D. 1999, Chicago Kent College of Law
B.A. 1996, Political Science, University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana

Admissions
State of Illinois 1999

State of Colorado 2021
United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois 1999

Sam Jafari, Partner:

Sam has handled a variety of civil litigation cases involving wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, premise liability, wrongful termination, municipal tort, excessive force and commercial contract disputes. In addition, he has counseled and advised his clients in general contractual matters, risk management, governance and compliance. His clients have included the City of Chicago Department of Aviation, the Chicago Police Department, AIG Aviation, ACE/CIGNA, in addition to healthcare payers, providers and various individuals.

Sam has a broad range of interests and experience outside of the law which complement his ability to handle a variety of issues and allow him to hold a unique perspective and foresight in both consulting and litigation. Sam currently serves as a member of the Board to three Ambulatory Surgical Centers and has previously been a member of the Board to a Managed Care Organization. He has held an Illinois Insurance Provider license as well as Real Estate Sales and Brokers licenses in Illinois and California, respectively.

Education

J.D. 2003, DePaul University College of Law

B.A.1998, Classical Civilizations, Loyola University of Chicago

Admissions

State of Illinois 2004

State of Colorado 2021

United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois 2004