Approach the Bench

  [caption id="attachment_35082" align="alignright" width="225"] John V. Kalantzis[/caption] John V. Kalantzis learned early on the value of helping others through tough situations. The son of Greek immigrants, he grew up watching the frustrations and confusion his parents faced on a day-to-day basis as they tried to navigate their newfound culture and society. Their struggles became one of the chief motivators behind John eventually pursuing a...

This year, Clifford Law Offices welcomed a new Partner to the family when Chicagoan Yvette Loizon joined the team on June 1. Yvette, who grew up and still lives on the south side, brings a strong litigation background to the mix as well as the grit, endurance, and enthusiasm for justice Clifford Law Offices attorneys are known for. As the mother of four children, she...

Jack Casciato’s backstory is unique in the Clifford Law Offices family, and something he uses each day to further his mission of helping those that most need legal protection. For the first eight years of his career, Jack worked as a defense lawyer at a nationally known firm, representing medical practitioners, construction companies, product manufactures, major trucking companies, and other large corporations. In essence, he...

James C. Pullos, partner at Clifford Law Offices, values fighting for justice on behalf of those people harmed and always acts with a sense of urgency to hold wrongdoers accountable. Jim’s philosophy on litigation is based on integrity and hard work for his clients. His strong work ethic and sense of social justice were shaped while he was working his first jobs - at his...

Susan A. Capra, partner at Clifford Law Offices, is a compassionate and dedicated attorney, always advocating for the patient. Susan’s career path reflects her compassion for others. As an undergraduate, she studied nursing and worked for years as a registered nurse at Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago. She joined Clifford Law Offices in 1989, having graduated with Honors from DePaul University College of Law in Chicago...