Awards & Recognitions

Keith A. Hebeisen, partner at Clifford Law Offices, received the Leonard M. Ring Lifetime Achievement Award at the 49th Annual Convention of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) on June 17, 2022. According to the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, the criteria of the award is the following: “This award is given annually to someone selected by a committee appointed by the president. The recipient is someone who has devoted, as Leonard did, a substantial part…

On June 17, 2022, Keith Hebeisen, partner at Clifford Law Offices, was awarded the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) William J. Harte Amicus Volunteer Awards for 2022 for his work on the Amicus Curiae Committee during the past year. The Illinois Trial Lawyers Association is a statewide organization whose members specialize in representing injured consumers and workers. Keith received the William J. Harte Amicus Volunteer Award for his dedication to volunteer services and his professional…

Clifford Law Offices has been voted by readers of The National Law Journal as the First Place recipient of the Best “Personal Injury Firm” category as part of the “Best of Midwest” reader’s survey for 2022. This distinction identifies Clifford Law Offices as a firm trusted by other attorneys and law professionals in the Midwest region. The firm will be named as the First Place Winner under the Best “Personal Injury Firm” category in the…

Seven attorneys from Clifford Law Offices have been elected to positions serving the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association for 2022-2023. Each attorney was nominated for selection based on their experience and dedication to the field, as well as their demonstrated service to the Association. Tracy A. Brammeier elected 2022-23 members of the ITLA Board of Managers Bradley M. Cosgrove elected 2022-23 members of the ITLA Board of Managers Kevin P. Durkin elected 2022-23 members of the…

Richard F. Burke shared with Lawdragon in his Lawyer Limelight interview how his early experience as a law clerk and then a prosecutor influenced his success as a trial lawyer, leading to multiple million-dollar-plus settlements in a variety of personal injury cases from truck accidents to catastrophic injuries. Burke, who is a partner at Clifford Law Offices, has been with the firm for over 30 years where he is known as a tireless worker and…

In May, the Chicago legal community gathered to honor J. Timothy Eaton of Taft Stettinius & Hollister, honoree of the Illinois Bar Foundation’s annual gala. The IBF is the charitable arm of the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA). The gala raises money to provide grants facilitating support for lawyers in need during life-changing situations. Clifford Law Offices was a sponsor of the event.  Robert A. Clifford, founder, and senior partner at the firm was the…

Richard F. Burke shared with Lawdragon in their Lawyer Limelight interview series how his early experience as a law clerk and then a prosecutor influenced his success as a trial lawyer, leading to multiple million-dollar-plus settlements in a variety of personal injury cases from truck accidents to catastrophic injuries. Burke, who is a partner at Clifford Law Offices, has been with the firm for over 30 years where he is known as a tireless worker…

Six attorneys at Clifford Law Offices have been named to “The 2022 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers” list. Congratulations to: Richard F. Burke, Jr. Susan A. Capra Robert A. Clifford Kevin P. Durkin Keith A. Hebeisen Hon. Henry R. Simmons (Ret.) The Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers Guide was first published in 2007. It features lawyers in the United States who concentrate in representing clients with personal injury cases, clients whose rights have…

Keith Hebeisen, partner at Clifford Law Offices, will be among those awarded the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) William J. Harte Amicus Volunteer Awards for 2022 for his work on the Amicus Curiae Committee during the past year. The ITLA is a statewide organization whose members help victims of wrongdoing receive justice by securing and protecting their rights and holding corporations, insurance companies, healthcare providers, and others responsible for their actions. The individuals who receive…