Clifford Law

Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, and Sarah F. King, partner at the firm, were named among the 2025 Notable Litigators & Trial Attorneys by Crain’s Chicago Business. This honor recognizes outstanding litigators and trial attorneys for their remarkable achievements over the past 18 months. For lawyers, distinction is reserved for leaders who hold prominent positions within their firms and have managed high-profile cases and complex matters, securing top verdicts…

Erin Clifford, managing director at Clifford Law Offices and corporate wellness consultant and coach at Erin Clifford Wellness, has published her first book, “Wellness Reimagined,” which is now available for pre-order. No stranger to the stress of work-life imbalance throughout her work in education and law, Erin Clifford has experienced firsthand the challenges of navigating the fast-paced, demanding nature of high-pressure careers. Through her own self-discovery and passion for helping others, Erin now collaborates with…

The law firms representing the families of Antoine Lewis and Darcy Belanger announce settlements in their civil litigation against Boeing Corporation, as their trial was set to begin Monday, April 7, in federal District Court in Chicago. Both Lewis and Belanger were among the 157 people who died in the 2019 crash of a 737 MAX8 aircraft in Ethiopia in March 2019 minutes after takeoff from the Addis Ababa airport in Ethiopia. The terms of…

The first trial begins Monday, April 7, 2025, in federal District Court in Chicago against the Boeing Corporation for the 2019 crash of a 737 MAX8 aircraft in Ethiopia on behalf of two victims who were among the 157 killed six years ago. The tragedy occurred on March 19, 2019, minutes after takeoff from the Addis Ababa airport in Ethiopia. U. S. Federal District Court Judge Jorge Alonso will begin jury selection Monday at the…

The first trial is set to begin in federal District Court in Chicago on Monday, April 7, 2025, against Boeing in the 2019 crash of a 737 MAX8 aircraft in Ethiopia on behalf of two victims who were among the 157 killed six years ago. U. S. Federal District Court Judge Jorge Alonso will begin jury selection Monday at the Dirksen Federal Building, 219 S. Dearborn, Courtroom 1903. Lawyers were in his courtroom today (Thursday,…

Family members of victims of the January 29 midair collision of a commercial jet and military helicopter expressed further devastation and sorrow after the March 27, 2025, US Senate aviation subcommittee hearing that discussed the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) Preliminary Report. Dailey Crafton, brother of Casey Crafton who was among the 67 people killed onboard the American Airlines jet that collided into an Army helicopter as the plane approached Reagan National Airport (DCA) in…

Charles R. Haskins, partner at Clifford Law Offices, spoke at the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) Ethics and Professionalism Seminar on March 28. Haskins spoke on “Social Media” during the morning-long conference, which featured several speakers, including Melissa Smart, Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission Director of Education, who spoke on “ARDC’s Strategic Plan for 2025 and New Trends and Relevant Cases for Trial Lawyers.” The program offered 4.75 hours of professional responsibility continuing legal…

Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, authored an article for the February/March issue of Chicago Lawyer Magazine titled “Guidance on AI.” The article explores the Illinois Supreme Court’s decision that the state’s Rules of Professional Conduct and Code of Judicial Conduct apply to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the legal profession and shares guidance for the responsible use of AI tools within the profession. As new technology emerges…

In the aftermath of a devastating aviation accident, the families and loved ones of victims are often left desperately searching for answers and justice. The complexities of aviation law are numerous, and legal processes can vary significantly based on factors such as the parties involved, investigation procedures, and federal timelines. Leading aviation attorney Robert A. Clifford, the founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, shared his unique perspective and insights on aviation accident rights,…