Awards & Recognitions

Clifford Law Offices was named to the list of Top 10 Medical Malpractice Settlements in the US in 2019 by Top Verdict, for the Estate of Lara v. County of Cook case – an $8.5 million settlement. The settlement was on behalf of a mother who died after childbirth at Stroger Hospital following the medical team’s failure to recognize and treat signs and symptoms of ongoing bleeding from a placental abruption. Keith A. Hebeisen and…

Clifford Law Offices was recognized by TopVerdict.com for obtaining the #1 jury verdict in the state of Illinois for 2019. Our Chicago personal injury law firm obtained a record $101 million verdict on behalf of a baby who sustained brain damage at birth at West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, Illinois. The verdict was obtained by founder and senior partner, Robert A. Clifford, along with firm attorneys Bradley M. Cosgrove, Keith A. Hebeisen, Charles…

On December 8th, 2020, Clifford Law Offices Communications Partner, Pamela Sakowicz Menaker received 2020 Advocate for Diversity Award. The Advocate for Diversity Award celebrates those individuals who have actively advocated and promoted diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. In her acceptance speech, she acknowledged Bob Clifford, whose unwavering support of her efforts in supporting diversity in the profession is unsurpassed. “I am humbled by this award, but it also gives me great pride to…

Clifford Law Offices, a nationally-recognized personal injury law firm, was named to the list of Top 50 Verdicts in the United States in 2019 by Top Verdict, for the case G.S. v. Walker, et al. that was centered around a delayed childbirth resulting in a birth injury. A $101 million verdict was obtained that was led by founder and senior partner, Robert A. Clifford, along with firm attorneys Bradley M. Cosgrove, Keith A. Hebeisen, Charles…

The Diversity Scholarship Foundation is a nonprofit organization, established in 2008, by a group of attorneys and judges committed to the ideal that diverse law student bodies are a means of ensuring further diversification in the legal community. The Foundation will be honoring Clifford Law Offices Communications Partner, Pamela Sakowicz Menaker, with the 2020 Advocate for Diversity Award on December 8th, 2020 at the Unity Gala. “I am humbled by this award, but it also…

Susan A. Capra, attorney and partner at Clifford Law Offices, is celebrating a milestone of 30 years as a Chicago medical malpractice attorney. Ms. Capra joined Clifford Law Offices as an associate 30 years ago. After ten years, she made partner and has worked as a partner for 20 years. Ms. Capra concentrates her law practice in medical and hospital negligence litigation. Ms. Capra graduated from DePaul University with a nursing degree and worked largely…

Clifford Law Offices has been ranked in the 2021 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”  list nationally in Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions and regionally in seven practice areas. Firms included in the 2021 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Ranked firms, presented in tiers, are listed on a national and/or metropolitan scale. Receiving a tier designation reflects the high level of respect a firm has…

Clifford Law Offices once again is among the top two law firms in the Chicago area in an annual survey of settlement totals for the past year ending June 30. With $107.7 million obtained in 25 cases, the highest individual settlement overall in the survey was $51 million obtained by Clifford Law Offices on behalf of the family of a baby who suffered severe brain damage as a result of the failure to perform a…

The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin recognizes up and coming Illinois lawyers in its annual “40 Under 40 – Illinois Attorneys to Watch” publication. Attorneys who are considered rising stars in their field are nominated by peers who are not affiliated with the nominee’s law firm. The 40 Under 40 Committee at Law Bulletin Media reviews all the nominations and selects 40 of the most talented practicing attorneys in Illinois based on experience, skill and character….