April 15 generally is the dreaded tax day to pay your federal and state income taxes for income earned in the previous year. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, tax day has been extended by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker. The Illinois Department of Revenue issued these guidelines that indicate “These extensions do not grant you an extension of time to pay any tax you owe.” Click here to view some insights on what to do about…
Sarah F. King, partner at Clifford Law Offices in Chicago, has been accepted into the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). ABOTA dedicates itself to the preservation and promotion of the Seventh Amendment that guarantees the right to civil jury trials. Members in this prestigious invitation-only group must have tried a minimum of 10 civil jury trials to conclusion. More than 7,600 lawyers and judges are involved in ABOTA chapters in all 50 states. “ABOTA…
Erin Clifford, partner at Clifford Law Offices, is also a holistic wellness coach. She has been speaking to organizations during these uncertain times to share helpful, sustainable action steps. This post includes some of her tips to use during this quarantine time to take 100% control of your health and get ahead of the game to be healthier and happier when you come out of this. Take the time to set goals and priorities. This…
As Mr. Rogers said on his children’s show decades ago, when bad things happen, his mother would say, “Look for the helpers.” No doubt those in the medical field have stepped up as the front line “helpers.” Those who continue to make sure that millions are able to eat and keep quarantined safely are also the “helpers.” CNN recently reported on a story of an Ohio mailman who left notes for the 400 homes on…
Tracy A. Brammeier, attorney at Clifford Law Offices, was featured in the Emerging Lawyers Magazine in an article titled Building a Reputation in Transportation Injury Plaintiff’s Law. Tracy Brammeier joined Clifford Law Offices in 2011, and has since become an expert lawyer on transportation injuries. In 2012 she assisted in a Union Pacific derailment case, which stemmed from an incident in Glenview and settled the weekend before trial. She has also handled car and boating…
“Stop Trying to Be Productive“ That’s the headline a New York Times reporter used who wrote that “America’s always-on work culture” has resulted in people feeling that they must be productive every nano-second, even with the added stress of a pandemic around them. Taylor Lorenz, New York Times technology reporter covering internet culture, talked to a number of experts. One said that the shelter-at-home has more millennials feeling that “’our brains are particularly broken in terms of…
Everyone can use some words of inspiration during these very unique and difficult times. Just watching the news can create panic or depression, particularly for those who are quarantined without others around them or an extended family/friend support system. Clifford Law Offices compiled some helpful tips, including links that very busy people can benefit from, even but for a few moments of the day. We suggest you go here for some words of wisdom from…
The Young Lawyers Section (YLS) of The Chicago Bar Association started a video blog (Vlog) series called “Lawyering in the Time of Coronavirus” that will showcase many of its members. The second in the series features YLS Second Vice Chair, Tracy Brammeier, Associate at Clifford Law Offices. Lawyers are navigating practicing law while social distancing and are finding creative solutions to do so. In this video, Tracy talks about her work from home setup, her biggest…
As many fret over how to home school their children, a task that many parents admit they have never done, educators across the country – from pre-kindergarten through college – are trying to figure out how to handle a school year suddenly interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. Colleges and universities have canceled graduation and commencement ceremonies, typically held in May or June. It is assumed that each student who has successfully matriculated will receive a…