A Chicago Lawyer article titled “Next In Line” highlights the achievements of the emerging generation of leading trial lawyers in Chicago’s plaintiffs bar and the influence they have had on their clients and the legal community. Bradley M. Cosgrove, partner at Clifford Law Offices and a highly regarded Chicago plaintiffs attorney, is among the attorneys recognized in the piece, for not only his trial accomplishments but also his vision for the future of the legal profession.
Cosgrove shared the deeply personal inspiration behind his pursuit of a career in personal injury law, recalling how, at an early age, he witnessed firsthand the legal system’s ability to help families rebuild their lives following tragedy. Since graduating from the University of Illinois Chicago Law School in 2006, Cosgrove has built an impressive track record in the courtroom, securing record multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements for victims of medical malpractice and catastrophic injury.
Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices, shared high praise for Cosgrove’s instinctive approach to trial advocacy and his leadership within the firm. In his 12 years at the firm, Cosgrove has obtained numerous significant results, including a $66 million record judgment, a $39 million record settlement, and a $21.5 million record verdict, as well as countless verdicts and settlements on behalf of injured clients and their families.
“There was something about [Brad] that told me that he was the real deal when I first met him. He approaches the development of cases just as instinctively as I do. He approaches advocacy the way that I do (too). I’ve given Brad a lot of authority. He deserves it.”
-Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices
Cosgrove attributes his professional growth to the mentorship of leading Clifford Law Offices attorneys Bob Clifford, Kevin P. Durkin, and Keith A. Hebiesen, who helped him sharpen his trial skills, develop his approach to complex cases, and grow into the skilled advocate he is today. Cosgrove shared, “I had a lot of raw talent but was not very refined. I hadn’t necessarily been taught the best way to handle various things.”
He now takes pride in mentoring the firm’s next generation of lawyers both within the firm and beyond. He sees a promising future for the legal profession in Chicago, including identifying how emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, will impact the field of law. Looking forward, he is committed to ensuring Clifford Law Offices remains at the forefront of advancing resources while upholding the highest ethical standards.
To read the full Chicago Lawyer article, click here.