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Joseph T. Murphy has been hired as a partner at Clifford Law Offices. Formerly, Murphy was a Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney, Special Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Department of Justice, and Chief of Federal Litigation for the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell where he served as an active-duty Captain. Joe presently serves in the U.S. Army Reserve. Joe received his law degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago and obtained…

Clifford Law Offices had been named to three lists identifying the top lawyers in motor vehicle accidents by Expertise.com. In an effort to identify the top lawyers in the city, Expertise.com carefully selects recipients based on the following five criteria: Reputation, Credibility, Experience, Availability, and Professionalism. Expertise.com evaluated 2,250 Truck Accident Lawyers and selected Clifford Law Offices as one of the top 27. The firm was also listed in the 19 Best Motorcycle Accident Lawyers…

Trains can be a beautiful way to travel, see the country, and commute. However, tragic events like a derailment not only affect the people on the train but their entire community. What to do after being involved in a train accident: Get medical help from emergency responders and seek out other medical experts as needed. Follow the recommendations of your healthcare treatment plan provided by your medical team.  Contact your insurance provider. Tell them details…

The families of the victims who were killed in the March 10, 2019 plane crash of a Boeing 737 MAX in Ethiopia gather Thursday, March 10th, 2022 in two countries to try to continue to hold Boeing responsible for the deaths of all 157 on board and to bring attention to a bill recently introduced in the Illinois legislature. After the in-person Chicago event concludes at 11:30 am CST, a Zoom Press Conference will be…

Families of Victims of 737 Boeing Max Plane Crash to Mark Third-Year Anniversary in Protest in Toronto, Canada, and at Boeing HQ in Chicago Thursday, March 10th — Zoom Press Conference to Follow The families of the victims who were killed in the March 10, 2019 plane crash of a Boeing 737 MAX in Ethiopia will gather Thursday, March 10th, 2022 in two countries to try to continue to hold Boeing responsible for the deaths…

Clifford Law Offices sponsored the 15th annual Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program on Thursday, February 17, 2022, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. CST. The virtual program was attended by nearly 4,000 professionals.  Robert A. Clifford, founder, and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices moderated the program with thought-provoking discussions by several expert panelists: Erin Clifford, Brian Cuban, Tracy Kepler, and Judge David Shaheed (retired). The first hour of the program titled, “Mind, Body & Soul: Defining Well-Being…

Clifford Law Offices is proud to support local non-profit Urban Gateways as a Gold Sponsor for their upcoming event titled, “Bubbles, Boards & Beats.” Partner Yevette Loizon is a Board Member at Urban Gateways. She is passionate about helping build success for the non-profit and all the individuals they serve on a daily basis. Bubbles, Boards & Beats is an annual fundraiser hosted by the Urban Gateways Board of Directors to raise funds for the…

Sarah F. King, partner at Clifford Law Offices, spoke at the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) Trial & Practice Tips for the Post-Covid Era Seminar. King addressed, “Mental Health: Stress Management and Self-Care Strategies for the Busy Lawyer.” The program also will include a panel discussion on the “Judicial Perspective on Practicing in the Post-COVID Era” that included Cook County Circuit Court Judges Melissa A. Durkin, Edward S. Harmening, Lorna E. Propes, and Rena M….

Over the past decades, Clifford Law Offices has developed a highly skilled team of truck accident attorneys who have handled cases resulting in large and record-setting verdicts and settlements. Our firm understands how trucking companies and their insurers operate and use detailed investigation, tact, and a thorough understanding of trucking laws to consistently obtain top results for their clients, making Clifford Law Offices an industry leader within this practice area. Statistically, accidents involving a truck…