JUNE 20, 2023, CHICAGO – The Disparti Law Group is one of Chicagoland’s leading Injury, Disability, Workers’ Comp, and Employment Law Firms and has been named one of the nation’s most influential law firms by Trial Lawyer Magazine. The success that Disparti Law Group has experienced on behalf of our clients is greatly due to the exceptional attorneys that fight for our clients every day.
With this in mind, Disparti Law Group is proud to welcome Robert W. Fioretti to Disparti Law Group. Fioretti has had a prolific career in both the government and legal industries.
Disparti Law Group is well known for standing up for individuals when it is right. Fioretti will fit right in. When Bob sees injustice, he steps up. He fought for the family of Baby Tamia in one of Illinois’ highest-profile adoption cases which led to fundamental changes in our adoption law.
As one of Chicago’s pre-eminent employment firms fighting on behalf of employees, Disparti Law fights hard for the rights of the workers that keep our communities, businesses, and nation moving forward. As Alderman, Fioretti worked tirelessly to do the same while simultaneously creating more than 8,000 jobs in our city.
“We are proud to welcome Bob to our team,” says Larry Disparti, Founder of Disparti Law, “his legacy of service to the Chicagoland community is unmatched and we are excited to have him as part of our team.”
Bob has spent much of his legal career as an employment and civil rights attorney in Illinois. He has been a tireless advocate for the people in countless civil rights cases and trials which have led to many state and federal verdicts and appellate court decisions.
When Bob sees injustice, he steps up. He fought for the family of Baby Tamia in one of Illinois’ highest-profile adoption cases which led to fundamental changes in our adoption law.
As a partner in the law firm Roth Fioretti and later Fioretti Campbell, Bob demonstrated mastery in areas of law including governmental law, complex litigation, and civil rights. He is a seasoned civil litigator with experience in a variety of cases before state and federal administrative law judges as well as state and federal courts. Bob is also a trained and certified legal mediator.
Bob has also counseled countless Illinois municipalities in all aspects of law including the City of Chicago as Corporation Counsel.
Bob is well respected in the courtroom by those he represents, fellow litigators and attorneys, as well as by members of the judiciary. On several occasions, Bob has been appointed as a Special Assistant Attorney General in Illinois and as a Special State’s Attorney.
Bob Fioretti’s service is not limited to legal clients. Bob has been active in the Chicago and Cook County communities for many years, serving two terms on the Chicago City Council as 2nd Ward Alderperson. His focus as 2nd Ward Alderperson was providing high-quality education throughout the City of Chicago and strengthening communities through economic and community development. Bob’s efforts while serving as Alderman helped create more than 8,000 jobs.
He is currently an adjunct faculty member at the Northern Illinois University, College of Law.
Practice Areas
• Employment Law
• Civil Rights
• Complex Litigation
• Business & Intellectual Property
• Governmental Law
Education
• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, BA in Political Science
o Student Body President
• Northern Illinois University, College of Law, Juris Doctor
o NIU National Alumni Association, Past President
o NIU College of Law Alumni Council, Past President
Memberships
• American Bar Association
• Illinois State Bar Association, ISBA General Assembly
• Illinois Supreme Court, Character and Fitness Committee
• Chicago Bar Association, Judicial Evaluation Committee (Former Chair)/Board of Managers/Anti-Human Traficking Committee (Vice Chair)
• Historic Pullman Foundation, Past President
• George M. Pullman Educational Foundation Board, Secretary
• Easterseals Chicago, Former Board Member
• Chicago Childrens Advocacy Center, Advisory Board Member