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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…

Hydrocephalus is a medical condition that can develop at any age, including during infancy. The term “hydrocephalus” literally translates to “water in the brain.” Hydrocephalus occurs when there is a build-up of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) in the brain. CSF is a clear, colorless fluid that is produced in an area of the brain called the choroid plexus within the lateral ventricles. The ventricles are fluid-filled spaces in the brain. There are two lateral ventricles,…

Clifford Law Offices once again is among the top two law firms in the Chicago area in an annual survey of settlement totals for the past year ending June 30. With $107.7 million obtained in 25 cases, the highest individual settlement overall in the survey was $51 million obtained by Clifford Law Offices on behalf of the family of a baby who suffered severe brain damage as a result of the failure to perform a…

Sarah King, partner at Clifford Law Offices, was interviewed for the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois’ (WBAI) Member Monday to recognize the great work she does and to highlight her dedication to the success of women in the legal profession. Sarah was sworn in as a Director of the WBAI in June of 2018. She is currently the co-chair of the Judicial Evaluation Committee. During her time as a WBAI member Sarah has served as a…

It is estimated that there will be 276,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer and 48,530 new cases of non-invasive breast cancer diagnosed in the US in 2020*. Being diagnosed with breast cancer is no longer a death sentence. In fact, more than 3.8 million US women with a history of breast cancer were alive as of January 1, 2019**. It is probable that every person reading this article knows someone who has had breast…

The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin recognizes up and coming Illinois lawyers in its annual “40 Under 40 – Illinois Attorneys to Watch” publication. Attorneys who are considered rising stars in their field are nominated by peers who are not affiliated with the nominee’s law firm. The 40 Under 40 Committee at Law Bulletin Media reviews all the nominations and selects 40 of the most talented practicing attorneys in Illinois based on experience, skill and character….

Bradley M. Cosgrove, partner at Clifford Law Offices, spoke at the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) Update & Review two-day seminar. Cosgrove spoke on Governmental Immunities on October 13 during the two-hour morning webinar. Other speakers that morning included the Hon. James P. Flannery, Jr., Chief Judge of the Law Division in Cook County Circuit Court. A second morning of speakers on various topics were offered October 15 for a total of four hours of…

Chicago plaintiff’s law firms, Clifford Law Offices, Cooney & Conway, and Romanucci & Blandin are teaming up to show their support of breast cancer patients and their families during October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. “Advocating for awareness is one of the most important things we can do as attorneys and fellow members of our community. This collaboration serves to advance women’s healthcare, which is something I strongly believe in. Breast Cancer Awareness month is essential…

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign dedicated to increasing awareness of the disease. Raising our collective awareness about breast cancer is especially important in 2020, which has been a year full of both health and economic uncertainties. This year more than ever, all Americans must help one another in raising awareness about the disease, whom it affects, and how it can be treated. While our firm’s commitment to breast cancer awareness…