Hebeisen and Durkin Inducted into the International Academy of Trial Lawyers
Press Release, 04/13/2010Keith A. Hebeisen and Kevin P. Durkin, partners at Clifford Law Offices, have been inducted into the International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL) at its Annual Meeting April 7-11, 2010, in Phoenix, Arizona.
Chartered in 1954, IATL is an international organization dedicated to facilitate the administration of justice, promote the rule of law and elevate the standards of integrity, honor and courtesy in the profession. The Academy seeks out, identifies, acknowledges and honors those who have achieved a career of excellence through demonstrated skill and ability in jury trials, trials before the court and appellate practice.
Active Academy members are limited to 500 members in the United States. A comprehensive screening process identifies the most distinguished members of the trial bar by means of both peer and judicial review. It is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Hebeisen and Durkin, partners at Clifford Law Offices for more than 25 years, have made a mark in the courtroom through their trial work over the years. Hebeisen, having achieved many multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements particularly in the area of medical malpractice, has been the President of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. Durkin, who also has received numerous multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts, particularly in the area of aviation and transportation litigation, served as President of the Chicago Bar Association in 2008-09.
Robert A. Clifford, senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, has been a member of the Academy for a number of years and currently serves on the IATL Board of Directors.
