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Sarah F. King, partner at Clifford Law Offices, who handles complex medical malpractice cases, co-moderated a program titled Motion Practice in Cook County Circuit Court’s Law Division for the Chicago Bar Association. She shared highlights from the Zoom presentation in her article, “Tips to Succeed at Motion Practice in the Law Division.” The article addresses the question, “what is expected from practitioners appearing in the Division, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic?” King outlined tips from…

Any car accident is a high-stress, overwhelming experience for those involved. But sometimes it is impossible to avoid an accident. As an average U.S. adult, you are likely to be in three to four car accidents during your lifetime, regardless of whether the crash is your fault or not. So, it’s a good idea to know exactly what steps to take in the aftermath. Talking to your insurance company is a part of this process….

Sarah F. King, partner at Clifford Law Offices, will speak at the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) Annual Ethics Seminar April 15. Her topic during the two-hour presentation is “Discovery Sanctions.” The Ethics Webinar will be held over two mornings, 10 a.m. to noon, April 13 and 15, featuring a number of speakers including the Hon. John Ehrlich of the Cook County Circuit Court Motion Section who will offer a judicial perspective and Melissa Smart,…

Clifford Law Offices sponsored the 14th annual Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program titled, “Legal Ethics and Professionalism of Your Favorite TV Shows, Yada, Yada” on Thursday, February 18, 2021 from 2:30-4:30p.m. CST. The virtual CLE program was approved for two (2.0) hours of professional responsibility credit by the Illinois Commission on Professionalism. For two hours, a highly qualified panel examined the ethics and professionalism of lawyers as portrayed on various television shows over the years. Some…

James C. Pullos, partner at Clifford Law Offices, will be speaking at noon at the Lunch and Learn Program Wednesday (Feb. 17, 2021) on virtual depositions sponsored by the Northwest Suburban Bar Association (NWSBA). Pullos, who has taken dozens of depositions via Zoom over the last year since the pandemic halted in-person proceedings, will be offering his experiences and pointers in taking virtual depositions. Pullos also served for 14 years as a Cook County Assistant…

Clifford Law Offices has earned a place on Expertise’s 2021 list of the “Best Personal Injury Attorneys in Chicago.” Expertise scored 1,994 personal injury law firms in Chicago and picked the top 33. In addition, Clifford Law Offices made the following Expertise.com lists for 2021: 2021 Best Medical Lawyers in Chicago 2021 Best Truck Accident Lawyers in Chicago 2021 Best Motorcycle accident Lawyers in Chicago 2021 Best Car Accident Lawyers in Chicago 2021 Best Litigation…

This unprecedented time has dictated a major shift in our routines – including working from home and, for some, helping children learn from home on top of that – which has led to a neglect in routine habits that have kept us physically and mentally healthy, such as going to the gym or meeting friends for a long lunch to relax and unwind. As such, studies have shown that in 2020 Americans suffered both in…

After the excitement of finding out you are pregnant, the usual next step is to seek prenatal care. Regular prenatal care from a physician or midwife is essential for a healthy pregnancy. A healthy pregnancy usually results in a healthy baby. Early and regular prenatal is essential in reducing pregnancy complications. Your first prenatal visit should take place soon as you reasonably believe you might be pregnant after missing a menstrual period. Most first prenatal…

CHICAGO, IL (January 2021) – Seventeen attorneys from Clifford Law Offices have been selected to the 2021 Super Lawyers List. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and…