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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…

Keith Hebeisen, partner at Clifford Law Offices, participated in a mock trial Friday at IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law. He presented closing arguments in a mock case involving a 51-year-old man whose alleged negligent medical care led to his death. Judge Lorna Propes, Cook County Circuit Court, presided over the all-day “trial.” Bradley Cosgrove, partner at Clifford Law Offices, and Sarah King, associate at the firm, attended the program. (pictured below) The program was sponsored…

Chicago is a premier location for bicyclists. In fact, Chicago has become the best bicycling city in the United States, according to Bicycling.com’s biannual ranking of American cities. The reasons for this ranking are many. On its website, the City of Chicago states that it has more than 200 miles of bike lanes and bike trails. As a result, the city is accessible for bicyclists to travel throughout many neighborhoods. In addition, Divvy, Chicago’s bikeshare…

Keith A. Hebeisen, partner at Clifford Law Offices, has been invited to speak at the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) Ethics and Professionalism Seminar on Friday, May 5th. Hebeisen will speak at the morning-long program on “Civility Amongst Lawyers.” The annual seminar will be held at the Hilton Oak Brook Hills Resort, 3500 Midwest Road, Oak Brook. The program offers four hours of professional responsibility or general continuing legal education credits. For more information, contact…

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…

Tracy Brammeier, associate at Clifford Law Offices, has been appointed to the Chicago Bar Association (CBA) Judicial Evaluation Committee (JEC). Brammeier will be preparing investigative reports on lawyers and judges running for election or retention in order for the JEC to help the public determine if these candidates are recommended or qualified for the positions they seek in the Cook County Circuit Court. These results are then published for voters to take to the polls….

The 23rd Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law and Social Policy will discuss “The Impact of Dark Money on Judicial Elections and Judicial Behavior.” The free seminar will be held April 20-21st, 2017, at DePaul University, DePaul Center, Room 8005, One East Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL. The seminar is sponsored by DePaul University College of Law. For more information, please read the press release titled, “Clifford Tort Symposium on Dark Money and Judicial Elections”, by…

**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…