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On January 20, 2020 at an awards ceremony in Miami Beach, Florida, American Law Media (ALM) and The National Trial Lawyers announced the winners for the 2020 Elite Trial Lawyers. Clifford Law Offices was named Aviation Law Firm of the Year. “The 2020 Elite Trial Lawyers finalists delivered results for clients across a wide range of cases with some of the most difficult sets of facts, very challenging circumstances, often fighting uphill battles for years….

Sarah King, attorney at Clifford Law Offices will be attending this year’s Illinois Trial Association Women’s Caucus Lobbying Day on February 18, 2020. Sarah is one of the co-founders of the Caucus and is the current chair. The Caucus provides educational opportunities, social events and perhaps most importantly, an environment which encourages networking and membership growth. For more information about the event taking place at the ITLA headquarters, click here.

Of all electronic cigarettes (also known as “e-cigs”) on the market, the Juul is now one of the most popular devices. According to data from Wells Fargo, sales of the Juul have surpassed those of any other e-cig available, including those sold by major tobacco companies. The last couple years have also seen dozens of “knock-off” devices that attempt to imitate the Juul’s sleek, colorful design and pod-based delivery system. One could argue that these…

Fair, tough, and a successful advocate for those in need are what Bradley Cosgrove, medical malpractice attorney and partner at Clifford Law Offices is known for. With his reputation, accomplishments and success record, it is no surprise that he has been named to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40 list once again. Brad started his career as a Chicago trial lawyer. Just one day after he received his law license, he undertook his…

Sarah King, attorney at Clifford Law Offices, will be speaking at the upcoming American Association for Justice (AAJ) Winter Convention. Sarah will be discussing the topic of, “Opening Statements and Demonstratives in Birth Injury Cases”, focusing on the Gerald Sallis case, during the Birth Trauma Litigation Group Meeting on Sunday, February 9, 2020. The AAJ Winter Convention will take place February 8-11 at: Hilton New Orleans Riverside Center 2 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70130…

“True peace is not merely the absence of tension: it is the presence of justice.” -Martin Luther King Jr. At Clifford Law Offices, we remember Martin Luther King Jr. today and everyday. Our Chicago personal injury lawyers are committed to bringing those responsible to justice. Peace can only be achieved by confronting and addressing illegal behaviors and wrongful acts. We are forever thankful for the work and wisdom of Dr. King and admire the legacy…

In April, Clifford Law Offices participated in a building-wide event for “Cardz for Kidz”. This organization is dedicated to uplifting the spirits of hospitalized and/or traumatized children from across the globe by delivering inspiring homemade cards. We sent many handcrafted cards made by our tenants back to the organization to distribute to the various children’s hospitals. Out of 10,000 cards submitted from the region, Brooke Fink from Clifford Law Offices won first place for her…

Clifford Law Offices is sponsoring The Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers 13th annual casino night fundraiser titled, “Gatsby’s Speakeasy.” The event will be held on February 20, 2020, at 6 p.m. at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Proceeds will support the Chicago Bar Association. For more information about the event, click here. Tracy Brammeier, Associate at Clifford Law Offices, is Second Vice Chair of the Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers Section.

Helping others has always been a priority to Chicago attorney Tracy Brammeier, even as a small child. Growing up, Tracy’s parents instilled in her the importance of community involvement and helping those who are underserved. She knew she wanted to be a lawyer in her youth. “I just wanted to help people get answers for what happened,” she said of her interest in the law. “Some people need the financial support, but almost all of…