Robert Walsh is a partner at Clifford Law Offices as well as one of our most qualified vehicular accident attorneys and Chicago accident lawyers. Mr. Walsh is experienced in many complex practice areas, including insurance coverage and liability. We are proud to have him on our team of accident lawyers in Chicago. U.S. News-Best Lawyers named him a top attorney in the area of plaintiffs’ Personal Injury Litigation.
The area of insurance law is becoming more complex with each passing year and, as one of our leading accident attorneys, Robert Walsh is ahead of the changes. For over three decades, Mr. Walsh has been handling automobile and other vehicular accidents, all with amazing clarity and aplomb. His keen intelligence in sorting out liability and insurance coverage issues has led many to call upon him for his expertise and sound, practical approach to what appears to be complicated, emotionally-charged matters.
As one of our most capable accident attorneys, Mr. Walsh can handle hundreds of details. He can juggle a caseload with numerous lawsuits at the various discovery, pre-trial and post-trial stages. He is a man-on-the-go. Mr. Walsh is an endless fount of knowledge, for everyone turns to him at some point in time for his words of wisdom in the areas of his sub-specialty. As one of the leading accident lawyers in Chicago, he has been invited as a guest speaker at numerous seminars presented by the Chicago Bar Association, the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, the Illinois State Bar Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, and the Northwest Suburban Bar Association.
Mr. Walsh has received many multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. He settled four million-dollar-plus cases in the span of a year as well as obtained a $1.8 million verdict for a 21-year-old man who broke his neck in an auto accident with a UPS truck. More recently, Mr. Walsh obtained a $7.8 million result for a client injured in a motor vehicle crash. His superior legal abilities led to his being named a partner at Clifford Law Offices on January 1, 2000. He has been named an Illinois Leading Lawyer and an Illinois Super Lawyer.
Aside from his work as a lawyer, Mr. Walsh has enjoyed coaching his four sons in many different sports, especially baseball. He is one of the founding fathers and current Vice President of the Fenwick Friars Rugby Football Club.
Clifford Law Offices is proud to call Robert Walsh one of its own, and one of the top Chicago accident lawyers and car accident attorneys.
Areas of Practice
- Construction Liability
- Personal Injury
- Premises Liability
- Transportation Liability
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 1986
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 1986
Education
- Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Chicago, Illinois
- J.D. – 1986
- Honors: Leadership and Service Award 1986
- Honors: Student Bar Association Class Representative 1982 – 1983 and 1983 – 1994
- Honors: Student Bar Association Treasurer 1984 – 1985
- St John’s University, Collegeville, Minnesota
- B.A. – 1981
- Major: Government
- Minor: Business Administration
- School of Irish Studies, Dublin, Ireland – 1979
Classes/Seminars
- SAFE HARBORS and CALM SEAS, CNA Insurance – Webinar, April 22, 2020
- IMPACT OF THE CIOX HEALTH DECISION ON ILLINOIS PLAINTIFF LITIGAITON, ITLA – Webinar, April 7, 2020
- NAVIGATING THE COVID-19 FOR YOUR LAW FIRM AND YOUR CLIENTS: A Positive Outlook, ITLA – Webinar, April 2, 2020
- ETHICS 2020 – The Future is Now, Clifford Law Offices, P.C. – Webinar, February 20, 2020
- SANE LAWYERING: Building Hardiness in the Provision of Legal Services, Catholic Lawyers Guild of Chicago, January 16, 2020
- A RESPONSIBILITY TO CHANGE THE GAME: PROFESSIONALISM & CIVILITY IN TO THE LEGAL PROFESSION, Catholic Lawyers Guild of Chicago, September 23, 2019
- ADAPTING YOUR FIRM TO EMERGING THREATS, CNA Insurance – Webinar, August 22, 2019
- OVERVIEW OF LEGAL MALPRACTICE FOR LITIGATORS, Clifford Law Offices, P.C. Webinar, May 9, 2019
- THE PATH TO LAWYER WELL BEING & CONSCIOUS INCLUSION, Clifford Law Offices, P.C., February 21, 2019, DePaul University College of Law
- PRESERVING ERROR, Clifford Law Offices, P.C. Webinar, November 28, 2018
- UPDATE & REVIEW SEMINAR, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Education Fund, October 12, 2018, The Westin Chicago River North, Chicago, Illinois
- ARBITRATOR REFRESHER TRAINING, Cook County Mandatory Arbitration & Mediation, April 26, 2018, James R. Thompson Center
- THE CHANGING ETHICAL LANDSCAPE OF LITIGATION, CLIFFORD LAW OFFICES, February 15, 2018, DePaul University College of Law
- ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM WITH THE JUDGES, Law Bulletin Seminars, November 20, 2017, The Westin Chicago River North, Chicago, Illinois
- TRUCKING: TAKING IT TO TRIAL – Preparing, Presenting and Winning Your Case, Attorneys Information Exchange Group, November 9-10, 2017, InterContinental Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
- ETHICS and PROFESSIONALISM SEMINAR, Illinois Trail Lawyers Association Education Fund, May 5, 2017, Hilton Oak Brook Hills Resort, Oak Brook, Illinois
- KNEE & SHOULDER: ANATOMY, INJURY MECHANISM, PROXIMATE CAUSE, TREATMENT & DISABILITY RATING FOR THE PRACTICING ATTORNEY, Illinois Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Centers/Dr. Chadwick Prodomos, April 6, 2017, Petterino’s Restaurant, Chicago, Illinois
- SOCIAL MEDIA ETHICS OUTSIDE and In the COURTROOM, CLIFFORD LAW OFFICES, P.C. – Webinar, February 16, 2017
- “EVIDENCE: HOT TOPICS”, Lynn M. Egan – Thompson Center, January 25, 2017
- ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM with the JUDGES, Law Bulletin Seminars, Swissotel, Chicago, Illinois, November 17, 2016
- ATTORNEY MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE: A Call to Action, Lawyers Assistance Program, Chicago, Illinois, September 9, 2016
- DOCUMENT REVIEW SOLUTIONS & 2016 FRCP OVERVIEW, Complete Discovery Source @ Clifford Law Offices, Chicago, Illinois, May 26, 2016
- Nuts & Bolts of A Case, From the Initial Interview to the Appeal, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Education Fund, Oak Brook, Illinois , April 2, 2016 – Present
- The Ethics of Pre-Trial And Trial Work Clifford Law Offices, P.C. Webinar, February 18, 2016
- Trial Evidence: The Rules You Might Not Know IICLE- WEBCAST, November 6, 2015
- ABA SECTION OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION NEGOTIATION INSTITUTE, American Bar Association Washington, DC, 10/03/15
- Extreme Makeover: Law Firm Website Edition CBA – Webinar, June 30, 2015
- 371 Civil Trial Practice Institute Part 1: Preparing For the Trial NACLE – Webinar, June 19, 2015
- Making the Most of Your Arbitration CBA- Chicago, Illinois, June 15, 2015
- If You’re Not on Facebook , You’re Committing Malpractice, AVVO, INC. – Webinar, June 11, 2015
- Products Liability- Plaintiff’s Perspective, ApexCLE, Inc., May 20, 2015
- State Farm Exposed, ITLA – Webinar, May 19, 2015
- “Ethics & Professionalism” Seminar, ITLA – Webinar, May 8, 2015
- Damages Seminar, ITLA- Westin River North, Chicago, February 16, 2015
- Understanding Erisa, ITLA – Webinar, December 12, 2014
- Not Now, Not Here: Supreme Court Rule 103(B) and Forum Non Conveniens Motions, Lynn Egan -Thompson Center, September 26, 2014
- I-Pad for Lawyers, ABA – Clifford Law Offices, P.C. Webinar, July 22, 2014
- Reconstructing Evidence, MCLE – The Hon. Lynn M. Egan, James R. Thompson Center, Chicago, IL, March 28, 2014
- The Ethics of Client Communications, Clifford Law Offices – Webinar, February 20, 2014
- The Ethics of Conflicts of Interest, Clifford Law Offices, P.C. – DePaul University College of Law, February 19, 2015
- Engineering Design & Product Liability Failure Investigations, LWG Consulting – Webinar, January 31, 2014
- Understanding the Medicare Secondary Payer Program, MCLE – the Hon. Lynn M. Egan, James R. Thompson Center, Chicago, IL, January 24, 2014
- Mastering Medicare Liens and Set-Asides, ABA – Webinar, December 4, 2013
- New Rule 45 of The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, ABA – Webinar, November 25, 2013
- Ethics of Witness Preparation for Deposition and Trial, Clifford Law Offices – Webinar, Chicago, Illinois, February 21, 2013
- Introduction to Westlawnext, Clifford Law Offices, December 6, 2012
- Annual Symposium with Judges: Improving the Litigation Process, MCLE – Presented By Law Bulletin Seminars, Chicago Mart Plaza, November 14, 2012
- Planning Opportunities for Clients in 2012: Capitalizing on the Changing, Tax Landscape, Putnam Investments, Chicago, Illinois, March 26, 2012
- Everything You Need To Know About Motor Vehicle Cases- Plaintiffs on Motorcycles, – Cab Driver Defendants, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Education Fund, Oak Brook, Illinois, March 23, 2012
- Everything You Need to Know About Motor Vehicle Cases, Plaintiff Motorcyclists, Defendant Cab Drivers, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Oak Brook, Illinois, March 23, 2012 – Present
- Ethical Issues in Mediation, Clifford Law Offices/Audio Conference, Chicago, Illinois, February 16, 2012
- Vehicle Event Data Recorder (EDR) Technology and Data Application, Dynamic Safety, LLC., Rosemont, Illinois, October 12, 2011
- Personal Injury Claims and the Medicare Secondary Payer Act Strafford Publications, Inc – Webinar, September 28, 2011
- DON’T PANIC! RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN MEDICARE SET ASIDE REQUIREMENTS, LIENS, SETTLEMENTS AND CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS, CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION, CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION, NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 13, 2011
- AVOIDING EXPERT WITNESS TRAPS AT TRIAL: UPDATE ON PROCEDURAL AND EVIDENTIARY DEVELOPMENTS BY VETERAN TRIAL COUNSEL AND TRIAL JUDGE, CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION, CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION, NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, SEPTEMBER 13, 2011
- Social Media and Litigation, Chicago Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education, Napa Valley, California, September 13, 2011
- MEDICAL MALPRACTICE AT THE CROSSROADS: WHERE ARE WE GOING?, CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION, CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION, NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, SEPTEMBER 12, 2011
- THE TEN COMMANDMENTS FOR AVOIDING ETHICAL PROBLEMS AS A LAWYER, CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION, CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION, NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, SEPTEMBER 12, 2011
- THE BUSINESS OF MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LIABILITY, CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION, CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION, NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, SEPTEMBER 12, 2011
- GUIDE TO HANDLING A MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASE, NACLE – ONLINE AUDIO CONFERENCE, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, JUNE 30, 2011
- A GENERAL OVERVIEW OF PERSONAL INJURY LITIGATION, NACLE – ONLINE AUDIO CONFERENCE, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, JUNE 29, 2011
- SUMMATION: A WORK IN PROGRESS, NACLE – ONLINE AUDIO CONFERENCE, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, JUNE 29, 2011
- STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT TRANSFERS, NACLE – ONLINE AUDIO CONFERENCE, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, June 24, 2011
- ENFORCEMENT OF JUDGMENTS, CLIFFORD LAW OFFICES/AUDIO CONFERENCE, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, June 8, 2011
- UNDERSTANDING THE REAL LIFE ISSUES UNDERLYING TORT REFORM PROPOSALS, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, May 16, 2011
- DON’T “LIEN” ON ME: A COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW OF LIENS, ILLINOIS STATE BAR ASSOCIATION, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, APRIL 15, 2011
- THE ATTORNEY/CLIENT RELATIONSHIP, CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION/WEBINAR, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, MARCH 15, 2011
- ETHICAL APPLICATIONS OF THE NEW ILLINOIS RULES OF EVIDENCE, CLIFFORD LAW OFFICES/WEBINAR, FEBRUARY 17, 2011
- NEW ILLINOIS RULES OF EVIDENCE – 2011 Live Webcast, ILLINOIS STATE BAR ASSOCIATION, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, NOVEMBER 8, 2010
- A VIEW FROM THE BENCH, CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION, CANCUN, MEXICO, March 13, 2010 – Present
- ETHICS – PART 1: ILLINOIS RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT OF 2010, CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION, CANCUN, MEXICO, March 13, 2010 – Present
- IMMIGRATION LAW, CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION, CANCUN, MEXICO, FEBRUARY 14, 2010
- INVESTIGATIONS IN MEXICO, CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION, CANCUN, MEXICO, FEBRUARY 14, 2010
- MANAGING A HIGH PROFILE CASE: PERSPECTIVES FROM THE DEFENSE AND PLAINTIFF ON THE 69 WEST WASHINGTON FIRE, CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION, CANCUN, MEXICO, FEBRUARY 13, 2010
- ETHICS – PART 2: HYPOTHETICALS, CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION, CANCUN, MEXICO, FEBRUARY 13, 2010
- HUMAN TRAFFICKING, CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION, CANCUN, MEXICO, February 13, 2010 – Present
- RULES OF EVIDENCE, CLIFFORD LAW OFFICES, P.C./WEBINAR, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, June 11, 2009 – Present
- RULES OF EVIDENCE, CLIFFORD LAW OFFICES, P.C./WEBINAR, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, June 11, 2009 – Present
- Opening Statements and Closing Arguments: Starting Right and Finishing Right, Chicago Bar Association, Chicago, Illinois , February 17, 2009 – Present
- THE ETHICS OF LINCOLN THE LAWYER, CLIFFORD LAW OFFICES, P.C./WEBINAR, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, February 10, 2009 – Present
- THE ETHICS OF TRIAL WORK, CLIFFORD LAW OFFICES, P.C./WEBINAR, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, February 21, 2008 – Present
- COOK COUNTY MANDATORY ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION REFRESHER, ARBITRATOR TRAINING, PRESENTED BY THE HONORABLE JUDGE LAURIE, RICHARD J. DALEY CENTER, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, October 4, 2007 – Present
- “Recent Illinois Case Law and the Painful Impact it May Have on Your Back and Neck cases”, Winning Back and Neck Injury Cases, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Chicago, Illinois, October 31, 2003 – Present
- “Opportunities for Use of Demonstrative Evidence in Back and Neck Injury Cases”, Winning Back and Neck Injury Cases, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Chicago, Illinois, October 31, 2003 – Present
- Back and Neck Injury Deposition and Case Development Workshop: Demonstrations of Key Case Preparation”, • Winning Back and Neck Injury Cases, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Winning Back and Neck Injury Cases, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Chicago, Illinois, October 31, 2003 – Present
- CURRENT COURTROOM PRESENTATION TECHNOLOGY, PRESENTED BY VISUAL EVIDENCE COMPANY, LEGAL VIDEO SYNC, RITZ CARLTON, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, March 18, 2003 – Present
- SELECTED CASE LAW ADDRESSING MANDATORY ARBITRATION ISSUES IN ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY MANDATORY ARBITRATION PROGRAM, PRESENTED BY THE HONORABLE JAMES P. MCCARTHY, December 10, 2002 – Present
- UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED MOTORIST LAW IN ILLINOIS NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE CHICAGO CITY CENTER, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS OCTOBER 15, 2002
- STRUCTURED SETTLEMENTS: USING LEVERAGE TO SETTLE CASES AND MAXIMIZE CLIENT SATISFACTION RITZ CARLETON, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS MAY 30, 2002
- WHAT MAKES JURIES LISTEN TODAY: THE COMMUNICATION CHALLENGES OF THE NEW JURY AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION, SECTION OF LITIGATION ANNUAL MEETING WESTIN COPLEY PLACE, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS APRIL 26, 2002
- TRIAL EVIDENCE IN ACTION: CROSS EXAMINATION TECHNIQUES (CROSS EXAMINING THE SYMPATHETIC WITNESS) AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION, SECTION OF LITIGATION ANNUAL MEETING WESTIN COPLEY PLACE, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS APRIL 25, 2002
- TOWN HALL MEETING: THE ROLE OF LAWYERS IN A DEMOCRACY, PART I – RESPONDING TO OUR NATIONAL CRISIS, PART II – THE PUBLIC VIEW AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION, SECTION OF LITIGATION ANNUAL MEETING WESTIN COPLEY PLACE, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS APRIL 25, 2002
- EXCELLENCE W ITH EXPERTS & SUCCESSFUL DEPOSITIONS ILLINOIS TRIAL LAW YERS ASSOCIATION ALADDIN RESORT & CASINO, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA MARCH 9-10, 2001
- Handling Personal Injury Cases At Mandatory Arbitration/Arbitration Hearings from the Plaintiff’s Perspective, Young Lawyers Section – Chicago Bar Association, October 14, 1999 – Present
- How to Deal With Insurance Carriers and Get Great Results, “Educating Insurers About the Value of Your Case: Innovative Techniques; the Use of Focus Groups”, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (I.I.C.L.E.), Chicago, Illinois, April 17, 1998 – Present
- NEGOTIATING AND SETTLING PERSONAL INJURY CASES ILLINOIS TRIAL LAW YERS ASSOCIATION DRAKE HOTEL, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS FEBRUARY 16, 1998
- ILLINOIS TORT LAW UPDATE – PROFESSOR BRUCE OTTLEY CHICAGO, ILLINOIS NOVEMBER 12, 1997
- RECENT CASE LAW INTERPRETATION OF DAUBERT – PROFESSOR TERRENCE F. KIELEY CLIFFORD LAW OFFICES – CLE SERIES #2 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS NOVEMBER 12, 1997
- PREPARING FOR AND CONDUCTING A W INNING DEPOSITION ILLINOIS TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION LAS VEGAS, NEVADA MARCH 8, 1997
- POWERFUL WITNESS PREPARATION – RONALD J. COHEN, ILLINOIS TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION, March 7, 1997 – Present
- NEGOTIATIONS AND CONFLICT RESOLUTIONS FOR LAWYERS, PROFESSOR GERALD WILLIAMS, BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL, RITZ CARLTON, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, February 21, 1997 – February 22, 1997
- MAXIMIZING RESULTS THROUGH SETTLEMENT AND TRIAL- PROSECUTING THE NEGLIGENCE CASE, ILLINOIS TRIAL ASSOCIATION, DRAKE HOTEL, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, February 17, 1997 – Present
- LITIGATION, LIES AND OTHER ETHICAL TRAPS, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION CENTER FOR PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY CORNILIA WALLAIS HONCHAR, August 13, 1996 – Present
- A DAY ON TRIAL: THE SECRETS OF PERSUASION DOMINIC GIANNA AND THOMAS MAUET, ILLINOIS TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION, March 8, 1996 – March 9, 1996
- Preparing and Litigating Premises Liability Actions Under the New Law, Discovery Issues from the Plaintiff’s Perspective, Chicago Bar Association – John Marshall Law School, February 1, 1996 – Present
- Tort Reform: Day to Day Issues, Product Liability: Failure to Warn Cases – What Do You Need to Proceed?, Illinois State Bar Association/ISBA Tort Law Section Council, Chicago, Illinois , November 6, 1995 – Present
- New Rules for Discovery and Arbitration – Non-Expert Discovery, Northwestern Suburban Bar Association, Rolling Meadows, Illinois, October 25, 1995 – Present
- Preparation and Trial of the Automobile Collision Case, Chicago Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Program, Chicago Bar Association Seminar, April 6, 1995 – Present
- TRIAL TECHNIQUES: ADVOCACY FROM THE INSIDE OUT EXPERT WITNESSES: GETTING AND GROOMING THE EXPERT WITNESS – JAMES W. JEANS, SR., ILLINOIS TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION, March 10, 1995 – March 11, 1995
- WINNING THE PRE-TRIAL BATTLE (DISCOVERY, DEPOSITIONS & SETTLEMENTS); THE QUALITIES OF A WINNER (BRAINSTORMING THE THEORY OF YOUR CASE); MASTERING EVIDENCE (USING THE RULES THAT SHAPE THE CASE) – JAMES W. MCELHANY, ILLINOIS TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION, 1994 – Present
- PRESIDENTIAL FACE OFF SEMINAR, ILLINOIS TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION, June 12, 1993 – Present
- WINNING TRIAL TECHNIQUES (A ROADMAP FOR EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY) ADVANCED JURY SELECTION (MAKING THE PROCESS WORK – TAYLOR) BY WILLIAM A. BARTON, ILLINOIS TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION, March 5, 1993 – March 6, 1993
- Preparation and Trial of the Automobile Collision Case – Effective Discovery Techniques – Plaintiff’s Perspective, Chicago Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education Program, May 11, 1992 – Present
- LAWYERS PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY PROGRAM/LOSS CONTROL SEMINAR, CNA INSURANCE COMPANY CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, APRIL 14, 1992
- ART OF CROSS EXAMINATION: EXPERT WITNESSES (THE ART AND THE LAW): PERSUASION: OPENING STATEMENT AND FINAL ARGUMENT – JAMES W. MCELHANY, ILLINOIS TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, MARCH 1992
- UNITED STATES ARBITRATION MEDIATION: CONCEPTS IN MEDIATION, MEDIATION TRAINING WORKSHOP FOR LAWYERS, SEPTEMBER 26-28, 1991
- EMERGING ISSUES IN AUTOMOBILE PRODUCT LIABILITY LITIGATION, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION – SECTION OF TORT AND INSURANCE PRACTICE PHOENIX, ARIZONA, MARCH 21-22, 1991
- TORT LAWYERS GUIDE TO NEGOTIATION AND SETTLEMENT, GERALD R. WILLIAMS, ILLINOIS TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, MARCH 1-2, 1991
- ANATOMY OF AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT LAWSUIT, ILLINOIS TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION, OCTOBER 8, 1990
- CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY ARBITRATION, TRAINING PROJECT ILLINOIS INSTITUTE FOR CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, FEBRUARY 27, 1990
- Successful Automobile Trials, Child Dart Out Cases, Chicago Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section, November 30, 1989 – Present
- WRONGFUL DISCHARGE UNDER ILLINOIS LAW SANCTIONS: RULE 11 AND SECTION 2-611, THE CAMBRIDGE INSTITUTE CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION YOUNG LAWYERS SECTION, APRIL 27, 1989
- STATUTORY CAUSES OF ACTION, ILLINOIS TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION, JUNE 4, 1988
- PROVING AND DISPUTING DAMAGES IN PERSONAL INJURY CASES, CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION, YOUNG LAWYERS SECTION, MAY 28, 1987
- TRIAL TECHNIQUES: SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS IN THE TRIAL OF SOFT TISSUE CASE, CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION, YOUNG LAWYERS SECTION CHICAGO, ILLINOIS MAY 7, 1987
- PACKAGING THE EVIDENCE:ILLINOIS TRIAL LAW YERS ASSOCIATION EDUCATION FUND, February 16, 1987 – Present
- PACKAGING THE EVIDENCE:ILLINOIS TRIAL LAW YERS ASSOCIATION EDUCATION FUND, February 16, 1987 – Present
- DAVID S. SHRAGER: MINI BASIC COURSE IN TRIAL ADVOCACY, ROSCOE POUND – AMERICAN TRIAL LAWYERS FOUNDATION, LOYOLA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, October 25, 1985 – October 27, 1985
- Ethics and Professionalism Seminar, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Education Fund, May 5, 2017, Hilton Oak Brook Hills Resort, Oak Brook, Illinois
- Ethics and Professionalism Seminar, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Education Fund, May 5, 2017, Hilton Oak Brook Hills Resort, Oak Brook, Illinois
- Social Media Ethics Outside and In the Courtroom, Clifford Law Offices, P.C.- Webinar, February 16, 2017
- “Evidence: Hot Topics”, Lynn M. Egan – Thompson Center, January 25, 2017
- 26th Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law and Social PolicyDePaul University College of LawMay 28, 2020
- How to Schedule Court Dates and Motions in Law DivisionClerk of the Circuit Court of Cook CountyAugust 31, 2020
- Bit by Bit – A Guide to Adapting to Technology in the Remote WorkplaceCatholic Lawyers Guild of ChicagoFebruary 18, 2021
- Legal Ethics and Professionalism of Your Favorite TV Shows, Yada, YadaClifford Law Offices, P.C. – WebinarFebruary 18, 2021
- Ethics & Professionalism Webinar – Part 1ITLA – WebinarApril 13, 2021
- Ethics & Professionalism Webinar – Part 2ITLA – WebinarApril 15, 2021
- Special Needs TrustChicago Volunteer Legal ServicesApril 27, 2021
- Trial & Practice Tips – Part 1ITLA – WebinarMay 4, 2021
- Trial & Practice Tips – Part 2ITLA – WebinarMay 6, 2021
- Prejudgement Interest – PAITLA – WebinarJune 9, 2021
- Proposed Changes to Estate and Gift Tax LawsLawPractice CLE – WebinarSeptember 10, 2021
- Pedestrian Accident ReconstructionLitigation Services – WebinarNovember 4, 2021
- Cybersecurity Law for Law FirmsSeyfarth Haw, LLP – WebinarNovember 9, 2021
- 12th Annual Symposium with the JudgeLaw Bulletin Seminars – Live WebinarNovember 18, 2021
- Event Data RecordersLitigation Services – WebinarFebruary 3, 2022
- Voting Rights – Impact on MinoritiesArab American Bar Association of Illinois – WebinarFebruary 17, 2022
- Mind, Body & Soul: Defining Well-Being in LawClifford Law Offices, P.C. – WebinarFebruary 17, 2022
- Each Client’s Grief is Unique – Identify It and Prove ItTrial Guides – WebinarMarch 30, 2022
- The Constitutional Right to go Door to Door: How Watchtower v. Village of Stratton Protects Free Speech For AllWatchtower Bible & Tract Society of New York, Inc. – WebinarJune 17, 2022
- Recognizing Impairment Issues: Covid 19 PandemicIllinois Minimum Continuing Legal Education – WebinarJune 21, 2022
- Conflicts of Interest: The Lawyer’s Own InterestsIllinois Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission – WebinarJuly 30, 2022
- Duty to Report Professional MisconductIllinois Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission – WebinarJuly 30, 2022
- Procedure in Lawyered and Lawyerless CourtsDePaul University College of LawNovember 7, 2022
- Uncertain Issus After DobbsAppellate Lawyers AssociationNovember 15, 2022
- 13th Annual Symposium with the JudgesLaw Bulletin ServicesNovember 30, 2022
- Refresher on Ethics in Trial Work in a CourtroomClifford Law Offices – WebinarFebruary 16, 2023
Honors and Awards
- Named to the “2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers” list
- Best Lawyers® in America, 2018 – Present
- Martindale-Hubbell, an A.V. rating, 1998 – Present
- Selected to Illinois Super Lawyers® list. 2005 – Present
- Leading Lawyer, Law Bulletin Media, 2018 – Present
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Illinois Supreme Court Appointee to the Committee on Character Fitness, 2020 – Present
- St. John University Rugby Football Club Blue Coat Society Board of Directors, 2018 – Present
- DuPage County Bar Association, Member, 2014 – Present
- Fenwick Bar Association, President, 2005 – 2011
- Fenwick Bar Association, Vice President, 2000 – 2004
- Fenwick Bar Association, Treasurer, 1995 – 1999
- Chicago Bar Association, Member, Committee on Judicial Evaluation, 1995 – 1999
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Member, 1991 – Present
- Chicago Bar Association, Tort Litigation Committee, 1986 – 1993
- American Bar Association, Member
- American Association for Justice f/k/a ATLA, Member
- Fenwick Friars Rugby Football Club, Board of Directors
- Illinois State Bar Association, Member
- Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago
- Leading Lawyers Network The Top Lawyers
- National Law Registry of Who’s Who, Life Member
Past Employment Positions
- Clifford Law Offices, P.C., Associate, 1995 – 1999
- Corboy – Demetrio- Clifford, P.C., Associate, 1994 – 1995
- Robert A. Clifford & Associates, P.C., Associate, 1986 – 1994
- Robert A. Clifford & Associates, P.C., Law Clerk, 1985 – 1986
