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Clifford Law Offices filed the first lawsuit against the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) in the crash of a commuter train on the Yellow Line that occurred on the morning of November 16, 2023. Joseph T. Murphy, partner at Clifford Law Offices, filed the case on behalf of Cleon Hawkins, 52, of Chicago, who was taken by ambulance to a local hospital following the crash that reportedly injured 37 others, some critically. “This type of crash…

Clifford Law Offices has once again secured a place on the Chicago Lawyer Magazine’s annual settlement survey, listed as number two in its 2023 Jury Verdict Reporter Settlement Report. The list reflects the firm’s total secured settlements of $500,000 or more within the state over the 12-month period from August 1, 2022, through July 31, 2023. One hundred and three Chicago firms were recognized this year for their outstanding legal work and commitment. Totaling just…

Courtney A. Berlin and Devin J. Piper have joined Clifford Law Offices as associates. Berlin, a recent graduate of DePaul University College of Law, clerked at the firm for the last year. She received her B.A. at The Pennsylvania State University. Her previous work experience includes interning at an Illinois State’s Attorneys’ office as well as various defense litigation firms. Berlin already served as a third chair on a trial team at the firm for…

Sarah F. King, partner at Clifford Law Offices, will be speaking at the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) Annual Medical Malpractice Seminar on Friday, December 1, 2023. Ms. King, who has obtained numerous record medical malpractice settlements and verdicts for plaintiffs, will be speaking on “Pulmonary Embolism Cases” at the Westin Chicago River North, 320 N. Dearborn, Chicago. The program offers 4.25 hours of continuing legal education credit. Many other speakers will be presenting throughout…

Clifford Law Offices has been recognized in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms®, nationally in four practice areas and regionally in 10 practice areas. Firms included in the 2024 Best Law Firms list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. To be considered for this milestone achievement, at least one lawyer in the law firm must be recognized in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®….

Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor, nurse, other medical professional, or institution fails to provide proper treatment to a patient, resulting in serious injury, illness, or death. The majority of medical malpractice cases are based in negligence with an alarming number of people killed or injured due to hospital and doctor negligence each year. Research conducted by Harvard University has estimated that about 800,000 patients are affected by misdiagnosis annually. Data from the 2021 Medscape…

Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, has been the proud sponsor of the Tort Law and Social Policy Symposium at DePaul University since 1994. Bob is dedicated to the furtherance of the legal profession and understands the importance of providing a forum for relevant conversations surrounding topics that shape change in tort law. Hosted annually at the DePaul University College of Law, Bob and Clifford Law Offices bring together the…

Seattle University Associate Professor of Law, Seth Katsuya Endo, 2023 Clifford Scholar-in-Residence, presented a lecture on “Professional Conduct Rules as Procedural Gap Filler” at DePaul University and online on November 14, 2023, at 3:00 pm CST. Endo’s lecture covered the Federal Rules of Civil Procure in multidistrict (MDL) litigation and how judges treat “gaps” in the Federal Rules as invitations to invent ad hoc solutions. Endo addressed how judges have failed to appreciate the degree…

Yvette Loizon, partner at Clifford Law Offices and a member of the Chicago Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability, called for an external investigation of the Chicago Police Department’s ties to extremist groups during a commission meeting on Thursday, October 26, 2023. The Commission continues to be a voice for the public in enhancing public safety and law enforcement accountability. Loizon expressed the importance of an unbiased investigation, stating, “Community members deserve the comfort…