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Craig J. Squillace’s favorite fictional lawyer is Rudy Baylor from The Rainmaker, an attorney who represents an elderly couple whose insurance company refuses pay for a surgery that could save their child’s life. “He is idealistic, sincere and committed,” says Craig. One of Craig’s favorite lines in his closing is when he says: “I hope that you are astonished…as I am at the lengths to which a wealthy insurance company, like the defendant, will go…

Chuck R. Haskins‘ commitment to his work and dedication to the law is immediately apparent. Coming from a family of lawyers, Chuck decided to work at Clifford Law Offices following years of clerking here because of his interest in helping the injured, those who are in their most desperate times of need, and he does so with a calm, studied manner as he approaches every task in life. A recent graduate of Loyola University School…

James C. Pullos is the newest partner to join Clifford Law Offices. With his long experience as a trial lawyer, both in civil and criminal courtrooms, Jim immediately jumped into the complex litigation work at the firm. His philosophy is based on integrity and hard work, and he values fighting for justice on behalf of those who have been harmed, holding the wrongdoers accountable. After 14 years in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, his…

**Photo via Wikipedia Commons Bob Clifford’s favorite fictional lawyer is Atticus Finch from “To Kill a Mockingbird.” In the story, Atticus Finch represents an African American man falsely accused of raping a white woman. “His civility, his notion fairness and his caring about his clients stand the test of time…his knowledge, courage and integrity had an impact on an entire community,” shared Clifford. This closing argument from Finch stands out to Clifford: “But there is…

The tragedy that occurred at the Fort Lauderdale airport that left five people dead has once again raised questions whether airport security is tight enough at U.S. airports. It also raised the issue of how to communicate emergencies to those in and around the airport and how to update passengers and workers with the latest correct information. All airports have emergency plans approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), including for active-shooter scenarios. The Fort…

Clifford Law Offices prides itself on tackling complex cases and seeing them through to the end. Our commitment to these difficult cases has led to many notable verdicts and settlements – many of them record-setting – in a variety of practice areas. Our Chicago Personal Injury Law Firm was named “One of the 50 Elite Firms in the Country.” by The National Law Journal. We have been named in the National Law Journal’s Top 50…

Happy holidays from all of us at Clifford Law Offices.