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Keith A. Hebeisen, partner at Clifford Law Offices, takes an active role in the education and mentoring of Illinois law students. A regular volunteer at regional and national competitions, Mr. Hebeisen provides insight and knowledge to students from his nearly forty years of experience as a medical malpractice and trial attorney. On March 2-3, 2023, Mr. Hebesien will join the American Association for Justice’s Student Trial Advocacy Competition as a judge in their Regional Tournaments….

Each year, the American College of Trial Lawyers presents the National Trial Competition which brings together more than 140 law schools and over 1,000 law students nationwide in competition. Throughout February, students in 15 geographical regions across the United States compete for the chance to move on to finals in Texas. The winning teams and the schools they represent are the recipients of monetary prizes and honors. This year, Clifford Law Offices partner Keith Hebeisen,…

LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST SCHOOL BUS COMPANY, SCHOOL DISTRICT 163, AND SCHOOL BUS DRIVER IN DEATH OF 7-YEAR-OLD KILLED IN PARK FOREST IN JANUARY;PRESS CONFERENCE THURSDAY, FEB. 23 AT 2 P.M.  Clifford Law Offices will be filing a lawsuit Thursday in Cook County Circuit Court in the death of seven-year-old Connor Kaczmarski who was killed in January when his school bus driver ran over him and then drove away. CLIFFORD LAW OFFICES WILL HOLD A PRESS…

On February 14, 2023, Yvette Loizon, partner at Clifford Law Offices, obtained a record $5 million settlement on behalf of a 59-year-old man who was left permanently debilitated as a result of being struck by a pickup truck while riding his motorcycle. Loizon and Sean P. Driscoll of Driscoll Law Group represented the victim. Mark T. Bretall of Mokena, Illinois was riding his motorcycle in Downers Grove on September 14, 2017, when a truck failed…

Robert A. Clifford wrote a column for Chicago Lawyer Magazine on the proper ethics for lawyers in a courtroom. “It boils down to every client being accorded due process with lawyers maintaining ethics and professionalism in the courtroom. If not, misconduct can lead to a malpractice claim,” he writes in part. He explains the need for lawyers to be ever vigilant of their courtroom behavior, particularly since many have been away from in-person contact when…

Keith A. Hebeisen, partner at Clifford Law Offices, spoke at the annual Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) Damages Seminar on Feb. 17, 2023, on “Using Jury Instructions to Maximize Your Award.” Hebeisen, who has achieved many record-setting medical malpractice verdicts and settlements across the state, also serves as Co-Editor of the ITLA Medical Malpractice Trial Notebook with Sarah F. King, partner at Clifford Law Offices. The book is the go-to reference guide for plaintiffs’ lawyers that…

“Refresher on Ethics of Trial Work in a Courtroom” is the title of the 16th annual continuing legal education program sponsored by Clifford Law Offices, an accredited CLE provider. The webinar, which has been approved for two hours of ethics credit in Illinois, will be held Thursday, February 16, 2023, at 2:30-4:30 p.m. The program also has been approved for 2.4 hours of ethics credit in Missouri, two hours of ethics credit in Indiana and…

Robert A Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, has built a legacy of success based on excellence and dedication. Receiving the distinction of the #1 Attorney in Illinois by Super Lawyers®’ 2023 rankings is a testament to the merit he demonstrates in his craft and the respect he has garnered from the legal community throughout his career. Bob’s leadership as an attorney stems from his desire to help those seriously impacted by…

Expertise.com has named Clifford Law Offices one of the Best Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Chicago for 2023. Expertise.com evaluated Clifford Law Offices’ lawyers as top Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyers based on the following criteria: Reputation, Credibility, Experience, Availability, and Professionalism. Clifford Law Offices attorneys have extensive experience handling medical malpractice claims and have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars on behalf of clients. The firm has also been named to the following Expertise.com lists for…