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  Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, spoke at the 13th Annual McGill University/PEOPIL Conference on “International Aviation: Liability, Insurance & Finance” in Paris, France. Clifford, who serves as Lead Counsel in the pending litigation in federal district court in Chicago regarding the crash of a Boeing 737 MAX jet in Ethiopia, spoke in late April at the two-day conference before leading judges, lawyers, and experts in the aviation field….

When most of us read the words “commercial vehicle,” we think of eighteen-wheeler trucks that weigh tens of thousands of pounds and cause catastrophic damages in a collision. But these so-called big rigs are just one kind of commercial vehicle on the road, and they’re not the only type you may encounter in the event of an accident. Small vans and buses can be commercial vehicles, as could a tiny sedan in certain circumstances. Because…

The topic of the 2023 Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law and Social Policy is “New Torts.” The two-day program will be held as a webinar and live at DePaul University College of Law June 8-9, 2023. Academics from around the country will gather for the two-day program to discuss a mix of innovative and traditional topics, focusing on individual harms, public nuisance, health care and medicine, the impact of technological innovation, and matters intimately…

Sarah F. King, partner at Clifford Law Offices, spoke on WLS AM 890 radio at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, May 4, 2023, on her participation in The Trial of Socrates, a mock re-trial of the Greek philosopher that is sponsored by the National Hellenic Museum (NHM) and held on May 22. Ten years ago, Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices, and Dan Webb of Winston & Strawn defended Socrates on charges…

Motorcycle accidents can cause a broad range of serious injuries due to the nature of the vehicle and the force generated by impact with larger and more protected cars or trucks. Understanding the steps to take after being involved in a motorcycle accident can have a bearing on the success of your claim. It should be noted that prioritizing safety and seeking necessary medical attention should be a primary concern following any accident. Due to…

On Thursday, June 29, 2023, Tracy Brammeier, partner at Clifford Law Offices, was sworn in as a member of the Chicago Bar Association’s (CBA) Board of Managers for the 2023-2024 term. Having previously served as Chair of the Young Lawyers Section of the CBA, Tracy is a recognized leader in the legal community and aims to continue her influence in her new role. Since joining Clifford Law Offices as a clerk in 2012, Tracy has…

Yvette C. Loizon, partner at Clifford Law Offices, spoke on May 5th, 2023, at the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) Trial & Practice Tips Seminar. Loizon, who has an extensive trial practice background, discussed “Defending Against the Use of Special Interrogatories.” She was among a dozen speakers including the Cook County Circuit Court Judge Karen L. O’Malley who spoke on “What Successful Lawyers Do Right on a Motion Call” and Cook County Circuit Court Associate…

Clifford Law Offices Offers Free One-Hour Wellness CLE Program Accredited in Three States Erin Clifford, Partner at Clifford Law Offices and Director of Marketing and Business Development and Certified Holistic Health and Wellness Coach at Erin Clifford Wellness, will be speaking on “Five Things the Busy Lawyer Needs to Know to Stay Healthy” in a one-hour free CLE webinar on June 15, 2023. The program has been approved for 1 hour of professional responsibility credit…

The Lawdragon 500 Leading Consumer Plaintiff Lawyers list features lawyers in the United States who “put themselves on the line” to achieve justice for those who have been injured or killed by a negligent party in cases ranging from medical misdiagnosis to class action lawsuits. This year, twelve Clifford Law Offices attorneys have been named to the “2023 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers” list. Robert A. Clifford Richard F. Burke, Jr. Susan A. Capra…