Awards & Recognitions

CHICAGO, IL (January 24, 2023) – Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, along with Bradley M. Cosgrove, Kevin P. Durkin, Keith A. Hebeisen, and Shannon M. McNulty, partners at Clifford Law Offices, have been named to the Top 100: 2023 Illinois Super Lawyers list by Super Lawyers®. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a…

CHICAGO, IL (January 24, 2023) – Shannon M. McNulty, partner at Clifford Law Offices, has been ranked among the top 50 women lawyers in the state of Illinois by Super Lawyers® “2023 Illinois Top 50 Women List.” Ms. Mcnulty has been recognized by Super Lawyers for her excellence in law for the past eight years. Super Lawyers®, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who…

CHICAGO, IL (January 24, 2023) – Sixteen attorneys from Clifford Law Offices have been selected to the 2023 Super Lawyers List. 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 annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates,…

CHICAGO, IL (January 24, 2023) – Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices, has been ranked the #1 lawyer in the state of Illinois by Super Lawyers® “Top 10: 2023 Illinois Super Lawyers List.” Mr. Clifford has been named to the Top 10 Super Lawyers® list every year for the past 18 years, since its inception in 2005. Super Lawyers®, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from…

Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices, has been inducted into the 2023 class of the Lawdragon Hall of Fame. Founded in 2015, the Lawdragon Hall of Fame celebrates individuals who have dedicated themselves to the legal profession to inspire a better future. Clifford Law Offices is internationally recognized for its excellence and dedication to serving clients in complex legal matters. This plaintiffs’ trial firm specializes in personal injury, medical malpractice,…

Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices, has been named one of Crain’s 2022 Who’s Who. First published in 2017, the Crain’s Who’s Who distinction recognizes Chicago’s most esteemed leaders in business, art, government, health care, cultural institutions, and nonprofits. Crain’s Who’s Who honorees are selected by the publication’s editorial team, and determined based on their achievements and contributions to the city of Chicago. “I’ve come into work every day for…

Joseph T. Murphy, partner at Clifford Law Offices, has been named a 2022 40 Under 40 honoree by Chicago Daily Law Bulletin and Chicago Lawyer. This recognition honors lawyers that are passionate about helping others, seek justice, and have a willingness to work hard to achieve their goals. Joe comes from a long family line of lawyers and judges and has a great understanding of the law and the importance of helping those affected by…

Clifford Law Offices has been ranked in the 2023 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list nationally in Mass Tort Litigation/ Class Actions as well as regionally in seven practice areas. Firms included in the 2023 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with consistently outstanding 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…

Clifford Law Offices once again ranks among the top Illinois law firms in the Chicago Lawyer Magazine’s annual settlement survey, listed as number two in the 2022 Jury Verdict Reporter Settlement Report. The list, published in the October/November issue of the magazine, reflects the firm’s total secured settlements of $500,000 or more within the state over the 12-month period from August 1, 2021, through July 31, 2022. Totaling just over $110 million across 32 reported…