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Aviation attorneys at Clifford Law Offices and some of their clients who lost loved ones in the midair crash of a commercial jet and a military helicopter earlier this year will be attending a three-day hearing at the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) headquarters in Washington, D.C, starting on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. The five-member Board appointed by the President will delve into the causes of this tragic accident in its examination of a number…

Clifford Law Offices has been awarded the 2025 Elite Trial Lawyers Award by The National Law Journal in the category of Medical Malpractice. This national honor recognizes the firm’s exceptional results, leadership, and long-standing commitment to advocating for victims of medical negligence. With a track record of impressive, record-breaking results, the firm’s medical malpractice team has consistently demonstrated success in handling some of the most complex and high-stakes medical negligence cases in Illinois and beyond….

Three attorneys from Clifford Law Offices have been named to the 2025 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation list, which recognizes rising global legal leaders. Partners Bradley M. Cosgrove, Sarah F. King, and Joseph T. Murphy are listed among the top attorneys worldwide who are shaping the future of the legal profession through leadership, innovation, and dedication to justice. Inclusion on the Lawdragon X – The Next Generation list is a reflection of not…

WTTW broadcasted the compelling documentary “EASTLAND: Chicago’s Deadliest Day” on July 24, 26, and 28, 2025. The documentary, which was initially released in 2019, tells the harrowing story of the Eastland Disaster of July 24, 1915, when a passenger steamer capsized while docked on the Chicago River, killing 844 people, many of whom were workers and families from Western Electric. It remains one of the deadliest tragedies in the city’s history and ranks as one…

Kristofer S. Riddle, partner at Clifford Law Offices, has been selected to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (CVLS). The 2,100+ volunteer member organization is comprised of attorneys who donate their time and legal knowledge to help thousands of low-income Chicagoans each year. “All of us at Clifford Law Offices are very proud of Kris’ generous giving of his time and expertise to those who are…

Two Clifford Law Offices attorneys have been named to the inaugural Forbes 2025 America’s Best‑In‑State Lawyers list. Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, is recognized in the practice area of personal injury, and Sarah F. King, partner at the firm, is recognized in the practice area of medical malpractice. Forbes’ inaugural list highlights the top lawyers in each state, based on a comprehensive selection process that includes peer recommendations, client…

On Sunday, July 20, Craig J. Squillace, partner at Clifford Law Offices, joined Karen Conti on WGN 720 to discuss liability in driverless car accidents. With the rise of autonomous vehicle technology and a high-profile lawsuit against Tesla currently unfolding in Florida, Craig shared his legal perspective on where the responsibility lies when driving technology causes a wreck and what that means for Illinois legislation. With over 20 years of experience representing victims of complex…

Joseph T. Murphy, partner at Clifford Law Offices, has been invited to join The National Trial Lawyers’ Top 100 in the Civil Plaintiff category. A skilled civil plaintiffs’ attorney with over a decade of experience, Joseph Murphy represents victims of negligence in high-stakes personal injury and wrongful death cases, helping clients recover from catastrophic injuries related to auto accidents, medical malpractice, transportation accidents, and other complex matters. He approaches each case with unwavering dedication, compassion,…

Bradley M. Cosgrove, partner at Clifford Law Offices, spoke at the 77th Annual Melvin M. Belli Society Seminar in San Francisco on July 18, 2025. His session was titled “The Dirty World of Plastic Surgery Malpractice.” Bradley Cosgrove is a seasoned trial lawyer with an extensive background handling medical malpractice, personal injury, and wrongful death cases. Throughout his career, he has secured numerous record-setting verdicts and settlements, earning national recognition for his exceptional trial skills…