Overview
Jonathan believes his job is to help put issues his clients face in the rear-view mirror. His goal is to give his clients the freedom to pursue their endeavors by putting their legal concerns at ease.
As a member of the firm’s Construction Service Group, Jonathan assists clients in all aspects of construction law, including mechanic’s lien foreclosure and breach of contract. He regularly works with contractors who are looking to expand their business, while staying on top of the legal issues they may face.
Outside of the office, you can find Jonathan enjoying the many activities Chicago has to offer, from dining at a new restaurant to a concert in the park.
Membership & Involvement
- Illinois State Bar Association: Construction Law Section Council, Secretary and CLE Coordinator (present)
- Chicago Bar Association: AIA Contract Subcommittee Co-Chair (present); Media & Entertainment Law Committee Co-Chair (present); Construction Law/ Mechanics Lien Subcommittee, Co-Chair (past)
- Legal Prep Charter Academy: Associate Board member (present); Founder/Supervisor, Judicial Externship Program (2022 - present)
- Member: Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys (SOICA)
Honors
- Chicago Bar Association Flash Fiction Contest Winner, 2021
- Legal Prep Charter Academy Mackey Mentorship Award Winner, 2023
Resources & Insights
Speaking Engagements
Published Works
Firm News
- Attorney Jonathan S. Safron Joins Amundsen Davis's Construction Service GroupAttorney Jonathan S. Safron Joins Amundsen Davis's Construction Service Group
Our firm is happy to announce that Jonathan S. Safron has joined the Construction Service Group in our Chicago office.
- Four Factors and the Truth? Though Johnson v. NCAA Result Pleases Crowd, Test Fails to Strike a Chord With Realignment, NIL RealitiesFour Factors and the Truth? Though Johnson v. NCAA Result Pleases Crowd, Test Fails to Strike a Chord With Realignment, NIL Realities
Jonathan Safron and Olivia LaPorta wrote an article for the Conduct Detrimental — The Sports Law Intersection focusing on the "economic realities" evaluation that is composed of four factors to determine the potential employment status of college athletes.
- Due Diligence IssuesDue Diligence Issues
Join Jonathan Safron and Brooke Cieplik at the Chicago Bar Association's 2024 Mechanics Liens and Construction Claims Seminar as they present "Due Diligence Issues."
- Strict Construction of Mechanics Lien Pleadings: Who’s Interested Now? Section 11, Section 34 and the Appellate Court’s “New Normal”Strict Construction of Mechanics Lien Pleadings: Who’s Interested Now? Section 11, Section 34 and the Appellate Court’s “New Normal”
Join Jonathan Safron as he co-presents for the Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys (SOICA) and explores recent Illinois Appellate Court, First District decisions in order to help attendees better understand the meaning of “interested parties” according to statute and precedent.
Services
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, J.D., 2018
Vanderbilt University, B.A., 2013
Admissions
- Illlinois
- Wisconsin
Languages
- Spanish