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    Posted on July 30, 2014 To

    The History of the Mosaic at Clifford Law Offices

    The front of the building of Clifford Law Offices at 120 N. LaSalle St. in Chicago has a beautiful mosaic that was handcrafted years ago. On Channel 11’s Chicago Tonight, in an Ask Geoffrey Baer segment on July 23, 2014, he gave the history of how it came to be on the front of the building. It’s a beautiful mosaic with a beautiful story based on a Greek myth. To hear how it came to…

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    Posted on July 29, 2014 To

    Clifford Law Offices Partners with Urban Alliance Chicago

    Clifford Law Offices has partnered with Urban Alliance Chicago, a program that works with the Chicago Public School system to provide year-round employment to high school seniors. One hundred companies and firms across the city employ students with paid workplace opportunities. The program was launched last year by Amy Rule, wife of Mayor Rahm Emanuel who now serves as the organization’s founding advisory board chair.

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    Posted on July 29, 2014 To

    Helpful Tips for Parents and Caregivers to Keep Kids Safe.

    You might think it’s impossible to forget there is a kid in a car. That only happens to irresponsible parents, you might say, shaking your head. News flash: It can happen to anyone, regardless of education or social standing. As the temperatures climb, so too does the risk of injury or death from heatstroke. Thirteen children have already died in hot cars this year. But this tragedy is 100 percent preventable. You should know what…

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    Posted on July 18, 2014 To

    A Look Back into Clifford Law Offices History

    Robert Clifford is no stranger to the media. Here he is pictured in 1987 facing the press following the filing of a legal action on behalf of Nancy Clay, a 31-year-old woman who died of smoke inhalation in a Chicago high-rise when firefighters were unable to reach her, despite her many calls for help. As Bob Clifford put it, “It is one of those rare cases that [raise] the public’s consciousness about two primary issues:…

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    Posted on July 16, 2014 To

    A Look Back Into Clifford Law Offices History

    Bob Clifford (yes, he wears eyeglasses sometimes) is pictured here with a client from 1993 — Lillie Ruth Roberts of Chicago’s South Side. Mrs. Roberts received a record $14.5 million verdict in a medical malpractice action more than 20 years ago. Following the two-week trial, Mrs. Roberts said, “My attorneys made it all possible. I think they did a great job. Even when I had some doubts, they made me feel it was always possible….

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    Posted on July 1, 2014 To

    Here are Some Interesting Facts on Grilling — Some May Surprise You!

    BY THE NUMBERS 14 MILLION GRILLS Americans took home 14 million new grills in 2013 alone. June and July are peak grilling months, but 60 percent of owners report grilling year-round. Source: Grilling Facts and Figures, Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association 25% WOMEN Despite the traditional view that men rule the family grill, a national survey found that 25 percent of women handle the outdoor grilling duties, up from 20 percent last year. Source: More Women Taking the…

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    Posted on June 30, 2014 To

    Summer Grilling Facts – Just in Time for the Fourth of July

    Know How to Use, Clean, and Store Your Grill Properly  Kids under five suffer 25 percent of all grill burns. Create a 3-foot “no kid” zone around your grill. Residential fires in America caused 14,700 injuries, 2,470 deaths and $12.4 billion in damages in 2012. While statistically smaller by comparison, grill fires tallied 140 injuries, 10 deaths and $96 million in property damage annually from 2007 to 2011, according to reports from the National Fire Protection…

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    Posted on June 25, 2014 To

    Respected Malpractice Attorney Explains Tort Reform

    Clifford Law Offices partner and attorney Keith A. Hebeisen answered a number of questions regarding tort reform. He explained how those most affected by tort reform are people who have been injured by someone who is negligent and limited (or prevented) from having full compensation. “The overall objective of tort reform is to make it harder or impossible for people in companies to be held accountable when they negligently injure other people,” shared Hebeisen. The…

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    Posted on May 23, 2014 To

    Giving Fresh Produce to Chicago Communities in Need

    A legal assistant at our Chicago Law Offices owns and operates a certified organic vegetable and fruit family farm with her daughter in southwestern Wisconsin. Through the help of the farm, people in need are provided with essential resources to support them. Last year, at the end of each weekly farmer’s market, the farm donated unsold fresh vegetables, herbs, and beautiful cut flower bouquets to the Wheeling Township Food Pantry in Arlington Heights. This organization…

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