Our Blog | Page 6 of 207 | Clifford Law Offices
Clifford Law Offices Provides Free CLE Program Clifford Law Offices is hosting its annual Continuing Legal Education Program on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. CST. Register now.
Free Consultation (312) 899-9090
Select Language
  • Select Language
  • Arabic
  • Chinese (Simplified)
  • Dutch
  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Spanish
Contact Us
John V. Kalantzis Appointed to National Hellenic Museum Board of Trustees

John V. Kalantzis Appointed to the National Hellenic Museum’s Board of Trustees

John V. Kalantzis, partner at Clifford Law Offices, has been appointed to the National Hellenic Museum’s Board of Trustees. Born and raised in the Chicagoland area, John Kalantzis is a first-generation Greek-American active in the community through his volunteer work for his church and other Greek-American organizations. Growing up working in his family’s restaurant, Kalantzis experienced firsthand the challenges and cultural bias his family faced as immigrants assimilating to life in the U.S. These experiences…

Read More
Bob Clifford Authors Article on Heavier Electric Vehicles and Guardrail Safety
Posted on September 23, 2024 To

Bob Clifford Authors Article on Heavier Electric Vehicles and Guardrail Safety

Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, authored an article for Chicago Lawyer Magazine titled “Weight Gain” which explores the growing safety concerns surrounding electric vehicles (EVs) and their impact on roadside infrastructure, particularly guardrails. Significantly heavier than gas-powered vehicles, Bob shares the urgent need to address the potential dangers of EVs as their popularity increases. “Guardrails are essential for safety on the nation’s roads, but if not properly designed, constructed,…

Read More
Tracy Brammeier Spoke At Chicago Bar Association on Arbitration

Tracy Brammeier Spoke at Chicago Bar Association on Arbitration

Tracy A. Brammeier, partner at Clifford Law Offices, joined a roster of speakers at the Chicago Bar Association (CBA) for “The Ultimate ADR Seminar: A Conversation with ADR Experts” on September 24. Brammeier spoke on “Managing the Mediation: How to Deal with the Hard Bargainer.” Two dozen speakers participated in various panels throughout the day, and discussed topics from “The Explosion of Mediation – Artificial Intelligence” to “Implicit Bias in ADR.” The program offered 5.5…

Read More
Kevin Durkin to Speak in UK on Aviation Litigation Liability

Kevin Durkin Spoke on Holding Boeing to Account at Outer Temple Product Liability Conference

Kevin P. Durkin, partner at Clifford Law Offices, joined an international panel of lawyers in London on September 4, 2024, to speak 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 spoke on “Holding Boeing to Account – the 737 MAX Litigation.” Durkin, representing victims…

Read More
Clifford Law Offices Filed Lawsuit Against Railroads And Village Of Barrington In Death Of 17 Year Old
Posted on September 18, 2024 To

Clifford Law Offices Filed Lawsuit Against Railroads and Village of Barrington in Death of 17 Year Old

Clifford Law Offices filed a lawsuit on September 18, 2024, against Union Pacific Railroad Company, Metra Railroad, and the Village of Barrington in the death of a 17-year-old girl who was struck and killed by a train at a Barrington, Illinois railroad crossing without pedestrian gates. James Pullos, Kristofer Riddle, and Joseph Murphy, partners at Clifford Law Offices, filed the case on behalf of the family of Marin Lacson in the January 25, 2024, death…

Read More
TJ Tomasik Selected to 2024 40 Under Forty List
Posted on September 17, 2024 To

TJ Tomasik Selected to 2024 40 Under Forty List in Illinois

Thomas ‘TJ’ Tomasik, partner at Clifford Law Offices, has been selected to Law Bulletin Media’s 2024 40 Under Forty Illinois Attorneys to Watch list. This recognition honors young lawyers who are passionate about helping others, seeking justice, and demonstrating a willingness to work hard to achieve their goals. TJ will be featured alongside his peers in the 25th annual edition of the 40 Under Forty Illinois Attorneys to Watch publication. A highly selective honor, Law…

Read More
Bradley M. Cosgrove and Thomas J. Tomasik obtain $9.53 million verdict
Posted on September 13, 2024 To

Brad Cosgrove Obtains $9.53 Million Against Advocate Medical Group in Negligent Cardiac Care Case

Bradley M. Cosgrove, partner at Clifford Law Offices, late Thursday, September 12, 2024, obtained a $9.53 million verdict on behalf of a suburban mom stemming from the negligent care of a cardiologist, electrophysiologic, and an advanced practice nurse over a period of 16 months leading to her death. The defendant, Advocate Medical Group, made no offer to settle prior to the verdict during the pendency of the case. Deborah Giorno, 67, of Ingleside in Lake…

Read More
Crain’s Chicago Business Honors Robert Clifford and Erin Clifford
Posted on September 9, 2024 To

Crain’s Chicago Business Names Robert Clifford and Erin Clifford Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting and Law

Robert Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, and Erin Clifford, partner at Clifford Law Offices and Corporate and Legal Wellness Consultant at Erin Clifford Wellness, have been selected by Crain’s Chicago Business as Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting and Law. A special editorial feature within Crain’s September issue, Crain’s 2024 Notable Leaders in Accounting Consulting & Law profiles top accountants, consultants, and attorneys in Chicago. Selection for this competitive distinction is based…

Read More
Robert P. Walsh receives the Fenwick High School Accipiter Award
Posted on September 4, 2024 To

Robert P. Walsh Receives Fenwick High School’s Accipiter Award

Robert P. Walsh, partner at Clifford Law Offices, will receive Fenwick High School’s 2024 Accipiter Award at its Accipiter luncheon on October 11, 2024. Presented annually to a member of the Fenwick community who has distinguished themself in the legal profession, the Fenwick High School Accipiter Award is named in honor of Fr. Joseph Hren, O.P., longtime teacher of Latin at Fenwick High School, who was known among students as “The Hawk” for his devotion…

Read More