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Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices, authored a column in the June/July issue of Chicago Lawyer Magazine, titled “Time for a Redesign?” examining a wrongful death claim involving Tesla’s electronically activated door systems and the broader vehicle safety concerns raised by the litigation. The lawsuit, filed in 2026 by a Massachusetts family, alleges that their teenage son died from fire and smoke inhalation after a crash in his 2021 Tesla…

Joseph T. Murphy, partner at Clifford Law Offices in Chicago and former U.S. Army Captain, represents the victim, Benjamin Del Real, a current U.S. Army servicemember, who was shot during the Secret Service-involved shooting in Washington, D.C., on May 23, 2026. Mr. Del Real was hospitalized, underwent surgery, and is currently recovering from his injuries. Murphy stated: “At this time, we are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and gathering all available facts. We will…

Three Clifford Law Offices attorneys have been named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation guide, which recognizes rising legal leaders making a significant impact on the profession. Partners Tracy A. Brammeier, Charles R. Haskins, and Sarah F. King were selected for their leadership, advocacy, and commitment to pursuing justice for those affected by catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. Their recognition reflects the values that have defined Clifford Law Offices for more…

A Chicago Tribune investigation, published June 7, 2026, examined the deaths of eight women following cosmetic procedures performed by Chicago plastic surgeon Dr. Ayoub Sayeg and raised serious questions about patient safety, regulatory oversight, and accountability in office-based surgical settings. Clifford Law Offices Partner Bradley Cosgrove was quoted in the article as he represented one of the victim’s families, and many of those questions were addressed in a Cook County courtroom nearly two years ago….

Bradley M. Cosgrove, partner and Clifford Law Offices, was elected the third vice president of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA), sworn in at its Annual Convention on June 5, 2026. A highly successful trial lawyer with numerous record-breaking verdicts and settlements throughout his career, Bradley Cosgrove has been active in ITLA since becoming a lawyer 20 years ago. He currently sits on the organization’s Board of Managers, along with partner Sarah F. King.  “Coming…

Clifford Law Offices has earned recognition in the Chambers USA Guide 2026, receiving rankings in the following categories: USA Nationwide: Transportation: Aviation: Litigation: Mainly Plaintiffs Illinois: Litigation: Mainly Plaintiffs The 2026 rankings recognize Clifford Law Offices’ longstanding work in complex plaintiff litigation at both the state and national levels. Since its founding in 1984, the firm has built a reputation for handling catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and aviation cases involving significant legal, technical, and factual…

Clifford Law Offices announces the addition of accomplished trial lawyer and former Illinois Appellate Court Justice Terrence J. Lavin as Of Counsel. With nearly three decades of experience in complex civil litigation and 16 years on the Illinois Appellate Court, Lavin brings a distinguished career spanning high-stakes trial advocacy, appellate decision-making, legal scholarship, and leadership within the legal profession. His arrival further strengthens the firm’s nationally recognized commitment to Righting the Heaviest Wrongs® for individuals…

Sarah F. King, Partner at Clifford Law Offices, has been named to the 2026 National Law Journal’s Elite Women of the Plaintiffs Bar. “Sarah has always been an exceptional trial lawyer since joining the firm,” said Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner of the Chicago-based personal injury and wrongful death firm. “Her dedication, work ethic, and relentless advocacy for justice, particularly for women and children who have been victims of wrongful conduct, have set…

Governor Bob Ferguson has described the local paper mill tragedy in Longview, Washington as the deadliest industrial tragedy in the state’s modern history. Eleven people have died, and many more may have been injured as a result of a tank explosion damaging much of a plant that released toxic fluid called white liquor, a caustic mixture used to turn wood chips into paper pulp. “It is imperative that a company provide a safe workplace,” said…