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Aviation attorneys at Clifford Law Offices in Chicago, internationally recognized for excellence in aviation law, are considering the causes of the crash of an ATR 72 turboprop twin engine plane that crashed about 50 miles short of its destination in Sao Paulo, Brazil, killing all 62 on board on Friday, August 9, 2024. Highly experienced with that aircraft in particular, aviation attorneys at Clifford Law Offices said every possibility has to be considered when a…

Fueled by a desire to help others, Shannon M. McNulty, partner at Clifford Law Offices, empowers victims of extensive financial and tort crimes to seek justice and peace of mind through lengthy legal disputes that she handles with expert composure and creative problem-solving. For twenty years, Shannon has worked amongst Clifford Law Offices’ team of legal pioneers to litigate on behalf of individuals and families whose lives are impacted by complex cases involving concealment, conspiracy,…

Kevin P. Durkin, partner at Clifford Law Offices, will be joining an international panel of lawyers to speak on September 4, 2024, in London on product liability issues and claims, including the differences in defending them in the UK and US. “Running product liability, aviation and mass tort claims in the UK & US” Conference is sponsored by Outer Chambers in England. Durkin will be speaking on “Holding Boeing to Account – the 737 MAX…

Sarah F. King, partner at Clifford Law Offices, will be speaking at the annual Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) Update & Review Seminar on October 4, 2024. King, who has obtained many large medical malpractice settlements and verdicts, will address “Opening Statements on a Medical Malpractice Case” at the Westin Hotel, 320 N. Dearborn, Chicago. The program will cover a number of topics including the “Judicial Perspective” presented by the Hon. Thomas V. Lyons II…

Erin Clifford, partner at Clifford Law Offices and Corporate Wellness Consultant at Erin Clifford Wellness, presented “Real Solutions for Lawyers to Thrive Even During Stressful Times” at the American Bar Association’s annual CLE in the City Program on Thursday, August 1, 2024, in Chicago IL. As a corporate wellness coach, consultant, and partner at Clifford Law Offices, Erin has a deep understanding of the unique challenges lawyers face in maintaining a balanced lifestyle within the…

Families of crash victims of two Boeing 737 MAX aircraft crashes filed today a 48-page motion in Texas federal court, asking the judge to reject the plea agreement the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed last week. Today’s motion asks the court to reject the plea agreement with Boeing on nine grounds including that it is too lenient given the criminal sentencing guidelines and that “it surreptitiously exonerates Boeing’s then-senior leadership.” The Justice Department announced…

Tracy A. Brammeier, partner at Clifford Law Offices, spoke on a panel in conjunction with the American Bar Association’s Annual Meeting held in Chicago on Thursday, August 1, 2024. Regarding “Expert Evidence Beyond Borders: A Comparative View from the US and the UK,” speakers discussed a comparative analysis of how expert evidence is used in the United States and the United Kingdom. Other panelists included: Sam Townend, KC, Keating Chambers; Chair of the Bar Council…

Tracy A. Brammeier, partner at Clifford Law Offices, will be speaking at the 14th Annual McGill Conference on International Aviation Liability, Insurance, and Finance. The event, sponsored by the McGill University Institute of Air and Space Law, will be held Sept. 13-14 in Montreal. Brammeier will speak on a panel addressing “Liability of Air Carriers.” Brammeier handles complex and catastrophic transportation matters with the firm, currently serving as Liaison Counsel in the pending litigation in…

Six Clifford Law Offices attorneys have been named to the Best Lawyers® 2024 Women in the Law list and are featured in the ninth annual Best Lawyers Women in the Law Business Edition. These exceptional professionals play a pivotal role within our firm and significantly impact the community, championing the rights of all and leading the pursuit of justice for our clients. The following Clifford Law Offices women attorneys were selected for the 2024 Best…