Awards & Recognitions

Four Clifford Law Offices partners have been named to the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America list, recognizing their work in some of the most complex and consequential areas of plaintiffs’ litigation in Chicago and across the United States. Robert A. Clifford, Bradley M. Cosgrove, Kevin P. Durkin, and Keith A. Hebeisen have built distinguished careers representing individuals and families in cases involving catastrophic injury and loss across aviation, medical malpractice, wrongful death, product…

Bradley M. Cosgrove, partner at Clifford Law Offices, has been recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2027 “Lawyer of the Year” for Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs in Chicago. Known for handling some of the nation’s most complex catastrophic injury and wrongful death litigation involving medical malpractice, aviation, and transportation matters, Bradley M. Cosgrove has earned a reputation as one of Chicago’s leading trial attorneys. Throughout his career, he has secured numerous record-setting verdicts and…

Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, is joined by eighteen attorneys named in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 Edition, a testament to the firm’s longstanding record of excellence. An internationally renowned trial attorney, Mr. Clifford has earned a place on the Best Lawyers list for over three decades. Partners Kevin P. Durkin, Keith A. Hebeisen, and Shannon M. McNulty have all been recognized for over ten years. In addition…

For five decades, Robert A. Clifford has helped shape personal injury and aviation law through landmark litigation, leadership, and a commitment to improving public safety. The founder and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices has been named a 2026 Crain’s Chicago Business Notable Leader in Accounting, Consulting and Law, recognizing a career that has made an impact both inside and outside the courtroom. Robert Clifford has been at the forefront of some of the nation’s…

Few trial lawyers can look back on their career and point to cases that changed not only their clients’ lives, but also the standards and policies that protect millions of others. Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices in Chicago, is one of those few. Bob’s legacy is the focus of a Spotlight interview with Crain’s Chicago Business’ Jennifer Keirn, following his recognition as one of Crain’s Notable Leaders in Accounting,…

Twenty-one Clifford Law Offices attorneys have been recognized on the 2027 Illinois Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars lists. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The following Clifford Law Offices attorneys have been selected to the 2027 lists (*denotes Rising Star distinction): Robert A. Clifford – Years of selection: Super Lawyers:…

For families whose lives are forever changed by an aviation disaster, the pursuit of accountability extends far beyond the courtroom. In an interview with Lawdragon, Tracy A. Brammeier, partner at Clifford Law Offices, reflects on her work representing victims of some of the world’s most devastating aviation tragedies, the responsibility that comes with that work, and how civil litigation helps drive meaningful safety improvements. Over the course of her career, Tracy Brammeier has played a…

Juan R. Thomas, Of Counsel at Clifford Law Offices, was sworn in as President of the National Conference of Bar Presidents during its Annual Meeting held in conjunction with the American Bar Association (ABA) Annual Meeting on Friday, July 31st. Atty. Thomas also became President of the Illinois Bar Foundation this past June. It is believed this is the first time a lawyer has held a dual presidency in the bar in the same year…

After decades of dedicated service, Richard F. Burke, Jr. is retiring from Clifford Law Offices. Throughout his distinguished career, Rich built a reputation as one of Chicago’s most respected trial attorneys, handling some of the firm’s most complex aviation, product liability, trucking, and catastrophic injury cases. His thoughtful approach, unwavering preparation, and commitment to every client helped shape countless successful outcomes while earning the respect of colleagues throughout the legal profession. “As I step away…