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The Spring Best Lawyers Business Edition honors and celebrates women lawyers who excel in their practice areas by highlighting their opinions and achievements within their specialty areas. An article by Sarah King, partner at Clifford Law Offices, was featured in their Business Spring 2020 Edition. In her article, she addresses how women, in particular, are at high risk of being victims of medical malpractice and device-related negligence. She sheds light on fixable issues and biases…

Richard F. Burke and James C. Pullos, partners at Clifford Law Offices, will be speaking Wednesday, July 21st, 2020 on “Business Interruption Claims: A discussion of the practical and legal issues” in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Burke and Pullos, who have been handling the loss of revenue claims for Illinois businesses due to their required closure during the pandemic, will be discussing language in insurance policies that may trigger coverage due to COVID-19 business…

Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices, appears in a documentary titled, “EASTLAND: The Shipwreck That Shook America.” EASTLAND will air on these dates and channels: WTTW Chicago IL, Friday 7/24/2020 at 9:00:00 PM WTTW Prime Chicago IL,  Sunday 7/26/2020 at 7:00:00 PM For more show times, click here. In this documentary, Clifford talks about the legal consequences of the 1915 ship excursion in Chicago that turned to tragedy when the…

No two brain injuries are alike, but all of them are serious medical issues that should be treated with the utmost care and attention. As wounds go, they are one of the most devastating kinds a person can suffer. They also lead to physical damage, psychological damage, huge medical expenses and loss of income. If a brain injury is caused by someone’s negligence or error, you will almost certainly want to hire an attorney with…

The ABA Section of Litigation has appointed Erin Clifford, partner at Clifford Law Offices, to serve as Member for the Mental Health & Wellness Task Force for the 2020-2021 bar year. The Mental Health & Wellness Task Force is a group dedicated to improving mental health and well-being within the legal profession. Ms. Clifford is the Director of Marketing and Business Development for Clifford Law Offices as well as a Certified Holistic Wellness Coach who…

Judge James P. Flannery, Presiding Judge of the Law Division of the  Cook County Circuit Court (which hears civil matters alleging at least $50,000 in damages), issued a comprehensive 37-page order Thursday (July 2, 2020) that will ensure that those cases can continue to be prepared for trial or settlement during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Keith A. Hebeisen, partner at Clifford Law Offices and past President of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association says, “The entire country…

Erin Clifford, partner at Clifford Law Offices, was unanimously elected to the WTTW/WFMT Board of Directors at its June 30 Board meeting. She joins her father, Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, on the Board. Clifford Law Offices sponsors closed captioning of local programming on WTTW, one of the most-watched public television stations in the country. The Board is comprised of a broad spectrum of Chicago’s corporate, civic and philanthropic…

A screening of “EASTLAND: THE SHIPWRECK THAT SHOOK AMERICA” will air on Chicago’s WTTW (channel 11) on Friday, July 24th at 9 p.m. CT. It will also air on WTTW/Prime 11.2 on Sunday, July 26th at 7 p.m. *Scroll to the end to see more viewing times. Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices, appears in the documentary to explain the legal consequences of the tragic disaster and how those in…

On June 23rd, partner at Clifford Law Offices and certified wellness coach, Erin Clifford, presented at DePaul University on “Living Mindfully in the New Normal.” She showed attendees how to live mindfully during our current times. Some of the topics she covered were: How to create a daily mantra Step-by-step guide on how to create an effective daily schedule How to create daily rituals to enhance our lives Ways to exercise mindfully Tips on finding…