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Clifford Law Offices has filed the first wrongful death lawsuit arising from the January 29, 2025, midair collision between  American Eagle Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army helicopter near DCA airport in Washington, D.C, on behalf of the family of Casey Crafton. The tragic and avoidable incident claimed 67 lives. Aviation attorney Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices, announced the Crafton family’s lawsuit at a press conference in Washington, D.C….

WHAT: Families who lost loved ones aboard American Eagle Flight 5342, along with their attorneys, will hold a press conference to announce a lawsuit against American Airlines, PSA Airlines, and the U.S. government following the fatal January 29, 2025, mid-air collision of Flight 5342 that claimed 67 lives. WHO: Speakers Flight 5342 Family Members Rachel Crafton, wife of Casey Crafton Dailey Crafton, brother of Casey Crafton Doug Lane, husband of Christine Conrad Lane and father…

Charles R. Haskins III, partner at Clifford Law Offices, spoke at the annual Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) Update & Review Seminar on October 10, 2025. His topic was “Forum Non Conveniens.” Other topics included artificial intelligence, social media, and the “Judicial Perspective” presented by the Hon. Thomas V. Lyons II, Presiding Judge of the Cook County Circuit Court’s Law Division. Haskins has achieved numerous record verdicts and settlements, including obtaining more than $25 million…

Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, has long been recognized as one of the most influential trial lawyers in Chicago and nationwide. In 2025, Forbes once again honored Bob’s leadership and achievements by selecting him for its America’s Top Lawyers list, a recognition reserved for attorneys whose work has influenced landmark cases, high-stakes litigation, and shaped the future of legal thinking. For over 40 years, Bob Clifford has built a…

Clifford Law Offices named ‘Illinois Powerhouse’ in Law360’s 2025 Regional Powerhouses series, which honors firms that are leading the legal field in their states through high-profile cases, consistent results, and professional leadership. Known for its exceptional results in complex legal cases, Chicago-based Clifford Law Offices received this recognition following a year of significant outcomes for clients, totaling over $200 million in verdicts and settlements across a variety of practice areas, including aviation, transportation, medical malpractice,…

John V. Kalantzis, partner at Clifford Law Offices, authored an article for the August 2025 issue of PLI Chronicle: Insights and Perspectives for the Legal Community titled “Cleared for Resolution: ADR in Aviation Disputes.” Kalantzis discusses the complexities of resolving aviation cases through alternative dispute resolution (ADR), emphasizing the unique challenges related to jurisdiction, damages, and settlement strategies in intricate and high-stakes aviation matters. While Kalantzis stresses the importance of trial preparation for both attorneys…

Four attorneys from Clifford Law Offices have been included in the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America list, which recognizes top attorneys across the United States. Firm founder and senior partner Robert A. Clifford is recognized alongside partners Bradley M. Consgrove, Kevin P. Durkin, and Keith A. Hebeisen for their work representing plaintiffs in high-stakes cases and complex litigation. For more than forty years, Clifford Law Offices has taken pride in righting the heaviest…

Courtney A. Berlin, associate at Clifford Law Offices, authored an article for the August 2025 edition of the Illinois State Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division Newsletter titled “Voir Dire: Setting the Tone for Trial Success.” In her piece, Berlin emphasizes the vital role voir dire plays in shaping a trial’s outcome. She explains how attorneys can use this stage not only to gather key information and identify potential biases but also to protect favorable jurors,…

Families who lost loved ones in the 2019 crashes of two Boeing 737 MAX8 jets told a federal judge in Fort Worth, Texas, this morning, Wednesday, September 3, 2025, that the new U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) non-prosecution agreement (NPA) it reached with the aircraft manufacturer was unjust and asked the court for accountability. The families and their lawyer, Paul Cassell, professor of the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah, told…