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CHICAGO, IL (January 25, 2024) – Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices, has been ranked the #1 lawyer in the state of Illinois by Super Lawyers® “Top 10: 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers List.” Known for his extensive contributions to the legal profession, Mr. Clifford has been named to the Top 10 Super Lawyers® list every year for the past 19 years, since its inception in 2005. From representing those injured…

Clifford Law Offices has earned places on several of Expertise.com’s 2024 lists, including the Best Personal Injury Lawyers and the Best Litigation Attorneys lists in Chicago. Expertise.com carefully selects the top lawyers and law firms across geographical regions based on numerous variables across five categories: Reputation, Credibility, Experience, Availability, and Professionalism. After reviewing the quality and history of thousands of firms in the area, Expertise.com has recognized Clifford Law Offices among the top Personal Injury…

Keith A. Hebeisen, partner at Clifford Law Offices, spoke on “Closing Argument” at the annual Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) Damages Seminar on February 16, 2024. The morning-long seminar offered 4.25 hours of continuing legal education credit on various topics including the “Lost Chance Doctrine,” “Addressing Bias During Voir Dire and Trial,” and “Obtaining Punitive Damages.” The in-person program was held at the Westin Chicago River North hotel, 320 N. Dearborn St., Chicago. Hebeisen, who…

Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices, was once again named to Crain’s Who’s Who in Chicago Business in 2024, considered to be “the ultimate guide to power in Chicago.” The publication named 20 lawyers among the 400 top business leaders in Chicago. Clifford was named one of the top attorneys of “The Names You Need to Know.” First published in 2017, the Crain’s Who’s Who distinction recognizes Chicago’s most esteemed…

Clifford Law Offices has been named to the 2024 Expertise.com Best Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Chicago list. The firm scored highly in Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyers on more than 25 variables across five categories where the results were then hand-analyzed to select the best lawyers in each region. This selection criteria includes Availability, Credibility, Experience, Professionalism, and Reputation. Clifford Law Offices attorneys have significant experience handling medical malpractice claims and have recovered hundreds of millions…

Sarah F. King, partner at Clifford Law Offices, has been appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court to the Supreme Court Committee on Character and Fitness. The Committee, created by the Court in 1971 under Rule 708, reviews applications of those seeking Illinois law licenses to determine whether each person “demonstrates whether each applicant presently possesses good moral character and general fitness for admission to the practice of law.” King, who will be sworn in as…

Erin E. Clifford, Director of Marketing and Business Development at Clifford Law Offices, will be speaking to the Catholic Lawyers Guild (CLG) on January 25, 2024, on “Incorporate Self-Care into Your Routine to Create Mental Well-Being.” The program will be conducted virtually at the CLG’s Lunch and Learn at noon. The one-hour program available for general CLE credit will focus on lawyers’ boosting their mental well-being through creating more flexible routines and weaving in support…

Robert A. Clifford, aviation attorney and founder of Clifford Law offices, was live on ABC Portland (KATU ABC 2) saying the FAA would not take the step of grounding every MAX 9 plane if it wasn’t worried about a broader problem. Bob, who is the Lead Counsel in the pending litigation in federal district court in Chicago representing some 70 victims who lost their lives nearly five years ago on the MAX8 crash, said the…

Clifford Law Offices has been recognized in 2024 for its inclusion on multiple Expertise.com professional service lists including being selected among the top motor vehicle accident law firms in Chicago. Expertise.com carefully selects the top lawyers and law firms across geographical regions based on the following numerous variables across five categories: Reputation, Credibility, Experience, Availability, and Professionalism. After reviewing the quality and history of thousands of firms in the area, Expertise.com has selected Clifford Law…