Attorney Articles

Robert A. Clifford, Founder and Senior Partner at Clifford Law Offices, wrote an article titled, “Fiction vs. Reality” for Chicago Lawyer Magazine’s February/March 2021 edition. In this article, Bob explains how law differs on television than in real courtrooms. The following example Bob shares is from the television show, “Boston Legal”: “Somehow in one hour the firm could solve numerous legal battles, and it always...

Sarah F. King, partner at Clifford Law Offices, is one of Chicago's most hard-working, intelligent medical malpractice attorneys. She works tirelessly to investigate and prepare complex medical malpractice cases for the justice of those who have been harmed due to medical negligence. From a young age, Sarah knew that she wanted to go into the field of law, following in the footsteps of her mother,...

For his October 2020 column in Chicago Lawyer Magazine, Robert Clifford, Senior Partner at Clifford Law Offices, wrote an article titled, “Courts Must Go Forward." In his article, Clifford discusses the different ways courts are holding trials during the unprecedented time of COVID-19 in order to prioritize safety while preserving the rights of individuals seeking their day in court. Clifford explains the Valdivia v. Menard...

Jury selection is one of the most important parts of the trial process. In an article for Best Lawyers, Robert A. Clifford and Bradley M. Cosgrove, partners at Clifford Law Offices, discuss the importance of jury research in high profile cases. Jury selection is an important process that can be a major factor in deciding the outcome of any case. Many lawyers consider experience to...

Susan A. Capra and Shannon M. McNulty, partners at Clifford Law Offices, have been named Notable Women in Law in 2020 by Crain’s Chicago Business. The honor is given to women who have been practicing law at least 10 years and have made a mark on the law in the Chicago community. Capra, who also is a registered nurse, is highly respected throughout the city...