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In this video, Keith Hebeisen, partner at Clifford Law Offices, talks about what all Clifford Law Offices’ attorneys have in common: “Our number one goal is helping people who are in need.” Keith Hebeisen is one of the most respected medical malpractice attorneys in Chicago. He is a highly respected leader in the legal community and has achieved record recoveries in a number of verdicts and settlements, for his clients. His practice areas include complex…

Clifford Law Offices has been ranked in the 2021 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”  list nationally in Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions and regionally in seven practice areas. Firms included in the 2021 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Ranked firms, presented in tiers, are listed on a national and/or metropolitan scale. Receiving a tier designation reflects the high level of respect a firm has…

Keith A. Hebeisen, partner at Clifford Law Offices and head of its medical malpractice group, will be speaking at the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association annual Medical Malpractice seminar. Hebeisen, a past ITLA President and Editor of its Medical Malpractice Trial Notebook since 1992 used by lawyers across the state, will be speaking at the virtual seminar on “The Lost Chance Doctrine After Bailey v. Mercy Hospital.” Bailey (2020 IL App (1st) 182702) is a case…

Sarah F. King, partner at Clifford Law Offices, is one of Chicago’s most hard-working, intelligent medical malpractice attorneys. She works tirelessly to investigate and prepare complex medical malpractice cases for the justice of those who have been harmed due to medical negligence. From a young age, Sarah knew that she wanted to go into the field of law, following in the footsteps of her mother, a paralegal, and throughout the years she has found her…

Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices, and his wife Joan have long supported the arts in Chicago, and once again they are Lead Sponsors in the LCA’s 2020 fundraising efforts. In 2018, they were awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the Lawyers for the Creative Arts (LCA) for their untiring volunteer and philanthropic work in the arts community. In particular, Joan Clifford served three terms as Immediate Past Chair of…

All this week, the Chicago legal community has been focusing on the need to give back to the community through pro bono legal services. It’s the 16th Annual Pro Bono week sponsored by the Chicago Bar Foundation. Tonight is particularly special because a virtual pro bono fair will be held starting at 4 p.m. that shows lawyers various opportunities to volunteer in and around Chicago. More than 40 of Chicago’s legal aid, pro bono, community…

Erin Clifford, partner at Clifford Law Offices and wellness coach, wrote an article for the American Bar Association about How to Take Care of Your Well-Being During the Holidays. The holiday season can be a stressful time for many individuals and the 2020 season brings its own unique challenges. It comes right in the midst of a global pandemic, when many individuals and families are already burdened with health, financial, and emotional stress. In addition,…

For his October 2020 column in Chicago Lawyer Magazine, Robert Clifford, Senior Partner at Clifford Law Offices, wrote an article titled, “Courts Must Go Forward.” In his article, Clifford discusses the different ways courts are holding trials during the unprecedented time of COVID-19 in order to prioritize safety while preserving the rights of individuals seeking their day in court. Clifford explains the Valdivia v. Menard Inc. ruling made by a federal court in June. This…

Clifford Law Offices is proud to be a Gold Sponsor for the Hellenic Bar Association Foundation’s 70th Annual Scholarship Ball. The Ball brings together community leaders, businesses, and donors throughout the Chicago area to raise funds for scholarships for deserving law students of Hellenic descent. About the Hellenic Bar Association and the 70th Annual Scholarship Ball The Hellenic Bar Association of Illinois (“HBA”) was founded in 1951 by a group of Greek attorneys for professional…