Awards & Recognitions

Marta Kowalczyk Davidson, associate at Clifford Law Offices, was named one of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin’s 40 Under 40, nominated by her peers and representing the most talented practicing lawyers in Illinois based on experience, skill and character. Hundreds of lawyers are nominated every year in the Chicago area. She has been an attorney at the firm since 2013, concentrating in the area of medical malpractice law. “Marta has a tremendous work ethic and…

CHICAGO, IL (August 2021) – Clifford Law Offices partner Kevin P. Durkin was recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” for Product Liability Litigation in the Chicago area. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year,” making this accolade particularly significant. Receiving this designation reflects the high level of respect a lawyer has earned among other leading lawyers in the same…

CHICAGO, IL (August 2021) – Sixteen lawyers from Clifford Law Offices have been included in the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Best Lawyers is universally regarded as a definitive guide to legal excellence, providing lists in more than 75 countries. Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America list are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers on the basis of professional expertise and undergo an authentication…

Susan A. Capra, partner at Clifford Law Offices, has been named one of the 50 Salute! Woman in Law in 2021 by the Law Bulletin Publishing Company. The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin and Chicago Lawyer Magazine will recognize Capra in a virtual awards ceremony at 3 p.m. on June 30. Selected by her peers, the Law Bulletin/Chicago Lawyer selection committee and a Women’s Advisory Board consisting of many of Chicago’s well-respected and prominent attorneys, judges…

Clifford Law Offices has been ranked as one of the “5 Best Barristers in Chicago” by Kev’s Best, an online publication that independently ranks businesses in major metropolitan areas throughout the United States. All of the Chicago law firms on the list were chosen based on considerations such as business history (experience, accomplishments, ownership, impact), services, awards and acknowledgements, and feedback and reviews. None of the businesses paid to be named or ranked. Clifford Law…

CHICAGO, IL (May 2021) – Four lawyers from Clifford Law Offices have been included as Rising Stars of the Plaintiffs Bar by The National Law Journal. This is the first year that The National Law Journal is giving special recognition to this “select group of young lawyers under age 40 who are up-and-comers in the plaintiffs bar.” The Clifford lawyers recognized are: Sarah F. King (Partner) Tracy A. Brammeier (Associate) Charles R. Haskins (Associate) Marta…

Sarah F. King has been selected to serve as Illinois Trial Lawyers Association’s (ITLA) Secretary in 2021-2022.   King has been involved with the organization for many years. She is a co-founder of the Women’s Caucus and currently serves as Parliamentarian for 2020-2021. Attorneys Tracy A. Brammeier, Bradley M. Cosgrove, Kevin P. Durkin, Charles Haskins and Craig J. Squillace have been elected as members of the Board of Managers. Keith A. Hebeisen currently serves as…

Pamela Sakowicz Menaker, Communications Partner at Clifford Law Offices, was profiled as the Advocate of the Month in April by the Advocates Society, the Association of Polish-American Attorneys, in Chicago. She has been a member of the Advocates Society for more than a decade and is currently on the Board of Directors as well as the PR/Newsletter Committee. “The purpose of the Society is to promote the welfare of its members; establish and maintain proper…

Clifford Law Offices has earned a place on Expertise’s 2021 list of the “Best Personal Injury Attorneys in Chicago.” Expertise scored 1,994 personal injury law firms in Chicago and picked the top 33. In addition, Clifford Law Offices made the following Expertise.com lists for 2021: 2021 Best Medical Lawyers in Chicago 2021 Best Truck Accident Lawyers in Chicago 2021 Best Motorcycle accident Lawyers in Chicago 2021 Best Car Accident Lawyers in Chicago 2021 Best Litigation…