Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP

Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP We’re different. We win. A law firm built for clients. Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP is a law firm built for clients. We deliver value to our clients. Results.

Our firm was established in 2016 by partners committed to creating a firm that provides client service at the highest levels in the profession in a manner that also focuses on providing value to our clients, as they measure value. We built our firm on six principles:

We excel at what we do. We provide exceptional service. We are diverse. We perform exemplary pro bono service. We care about our cl

ients and each other. By putting clients at the center of our mission, by aligning our interests with theirs, and by building processes that allow us to fulfill our promises, we hope to earn and maintain the trust of our clients, every day, on every matter. We are a national law firm of litigators, trial lawyers, and transactional lawyers. We have significant experience in:

Aerospace
Animal Law
Antitrust Competition and Distribution
Appellate
Autonomous Vehicles
Business Transactions
Class Actions
Commercial Litigation
Cybersecurity
Higher Education
Insurance Litigation
Intellectual Property
Labor and Employment Counseling and Litigation
Products, Environmental, and Mass Tort Litigation
Risk, Reputation, and Crisis Management
White Collar and Internal Investigations

Our lawyers are also trusted advisors who counsel clients on a broad range of strategic decisions. Experience. Relationships.

Join RSHC in celebrating the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples and the over 476 million people that be...
08/09/2026

Join RSHC in celebrating the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples and the over 476 million people that belong to one of over 5,000 unique indigenous cultures around the globe. Check out the UN’s “World of Faces” online exhibit to learn about some of these amazing peoples and the joys and struggles they face in today’s world: https://bit.ly/4xuVLzN

Bruce Wagman was featured in a recent San Francisco Chronicle article investigating allegations of animal cruelty at a s...
08/07/2026

Bruce Wagman was featured in a recent San Francisco Chronicle article investigating allegations of animal cruelty at a self-described “no kill” animal shelter. Drawing on his over three decades of nationally recognized animal welfare advocacy, Bruce weighed in on the potential legal implications of the case. https://bit.ly/4fFNFy8

Lavender Law was a powerful reminder of the value of community, authenticity, and belonging. At RSHC, diversity isn't a ...
08/06/2026

Lavender Law was a powerful reminder of the value of community, authenticity, and belonging. At RSHC, diversity isn't a goal. It's who we are as a firm. Nathan Shine and Megan DeMarco were proud to represent RSHC. They connected with professionals and contributed to making the legal field more visible, inclusive, and supportive. National LGBTQ+ Bar Association

A shift in U.S. drone regulation may be on the horizon. The FAA’s proposed Part 108 would enable routine BVLOS operation...
08/06/2026

A shift in U.S. drone regulation may be on the horizon. The FAA’s proposed Part 108 would enable routine BVLOS operations, creating new opportunities for commercial drone users while raising key questions around safety, right-of-way, and detect-and-avoid requirements. Read more: https://bit.ly/4wUOsBe

Congratulations to Bruce Wagman and Steve Hankins on being named to the 2026 California Super Lawyers list, and to David...
08/03/2026

Congratulations to Bruce Wagman and Steve Hankins on being named to the 2026 California Super Lawyers list, and to David Aguilar and Nicole Cemo for earning 2026 California Rising Stars honors. Your dedication, excellence, and impact continue to shine. https://tinyurl.com/5yym4n4s

Congratulations to RSHC’s LaVon M. Johns for being honored by GlobeSt. Women of Influence Awards 2026 as the Woman of th...
07/31/2026

Congratulations to RSHC’s LaVon M. Johns for being honored by GlobeSt. Women of Influence Awards 2026 as the Woman of the Year—CRE Legal Counsel. Her leadership, strategic vision, and impact on transformational real estate projects continue to shape the industry. https://tinyurl.com/4axjn6kw

RSHC is proud to help students start the school year strong. Through our annual Back-to-School Supply Drive, the firm wo...
07/31/2026

RSHC is proud to help students start the school year strong. Through our annual Back-to-School Supply Drive, the firm works together in all locations to provide much-needed school supplies for local classrooms.

Happy  ! Thank you to our amazing summer associates and interns for the energy, talent, and fresh perspectives you broug...
07/30/2026

Happy ! Thank you to our amazing summer associates and interns for the energy, talent, and fresh perspectives you brought to our team. We’re proud to have been part of your journey and look forward to what’s ahead.

RSHC stands among Illinois’ best. Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila is proud to announce that four of our attorneys have been...
07/28/2026

RSHC stands among Illinois’ best. Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila is proud to announce that four of our attorneys have been recognized among the Top 250 Leading Lawyers in Illinois—an honor awarded to the attorneys who received the highest number of votes from their peers across the state.

Please join us in congratulating:
• Matthew C. Crowl
• Patricia Brown Holmes
• Robert Riley
• Ronald S. Safer

https://bit.ly/3TePKIJ Law Bulletin Media

Animal law is evolving. Bruce Wagman will be a featured speaker at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute's 3-hour CLE, From the...
07/27/2026

Animal law is evolving. Bruce Wagman will be a featured speaker at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute's 3-hour CLE, From the Legislature to the Courtroom: Updates in Animal Law, on August 26, 2026, covering legislative developments, wildlife issues, and legal challenges shaping animal protection today. https://bit.ly/4fTdieR

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