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Bradley M. Cosgrove, Charles R. Haskins, and Joseph T. Murphy, partners at Clifford Law Offices, obtained a $60 million result on Monday, April 13, 2026, for a woman who was rendered a paraplegic on an unsafe highway that was under construction. The case was settled shortly before trial on behalf of Sarah Grasser, 31, of Minooka, who suffered severe and permanent injuries to her spine at T-12 that left her a paraplegic. The tragedy occurred…

Sarah F. King, partner at Clifford Law Offices, has been inducted as a Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL), one of the most prestigious organizations in the legal profession. Her induction was formally recognized at the Academy’s 2026 Annual Meeting, held April 8–12 in Charleston, South Carolina. The IATL is an invitation-only fellowship comprised of the world’s leading trial attorneys. With a focus on upholding and advancing the Rule of Law, the…

Kristofer S. Riddle, partner at Clifford Law Offices, obtained a total of $13,045,000 in settlements surrounding the September 25, 2021, derailment of Amtrak’s Empire Builder Train 7 outside Joplin, Montana, which was finalized on March 31, 2026. The settlement concludes the cases filed by Clifford Law Offices in the federal district court that involved the derailment of eight of Train 7’s passenger cars due to poor track conditions, including worn rail, vertical track deflection, subgrade…

Bradley M. Cosgrove, partner at Clifford Law Offices, has been selected for inclusion in The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 in the Civil Plaintiff category. A leading trial attorney whose practice focuses on complex medical malpractice, catastrophic injury, trucking, and wrongful death cases, Brad Cosgrove advocates for individuals and families harmed by negligence in some of the most challenging civil disputes in Chicago and across Illinois. Known for meticulous case preparation and skilled courtroom advocacy,…

Clifford Law Offices announces the addition of two accomplished trial attorneys to the firm. Gregory M. Beck and Scott J. Kater bring unique talent, deep litigation experience, and unwavering determination to complex, high-profile matters. Their arrival further strengthens the firm’s nationally recognized catastrophic injury practice, advancing its mission of Righting the Heaviest Wrongs® for individuals and families facing life-altering loss. Gregory M. Beck was formerly with the City of Chicago Department of Law as a…

Clifford Law Offices partners Tracy A. Brammeier and Susan A. Capra have been named to the Crain’s Chicago Business Notable Women in Law 2026 list, earning statewide recognition as legal leaders. Each year, Crain’s recognizes women attorneys in senior leadership roles who have handled significant, complex matters that resulted in substantial verdicts and settlements. Honorees also demonstrate a strong commitment to mentoring, bar association involvement, community service, and advocacy on behalf of underrepresented individuals. With…

Fifteen partners from Clifford Law Offices have been named to the prestigious “2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers” list, a national recognition reserved for attorneys who define excellence in plaintiff advocacy and who consistently stand at the forefront of the civil justice system. Those honored this year include: Robert A. Clifford Tracy A. Brammeier Richard F. Burke, Jr. Susan A. Capra Bradley M. Cosgrove Kevin P. Durkin Charles R. Haskins Keith A. Hebeisen Sarah…

Five Clifford Law Offices partners have been named to the “Top 100: 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers® list,” recognizing their talent in the profession and reputation among peers. 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 in Chicago, have all been recognized by Super Lawyers for over a decade, a testament to their…

Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices, has once again been ranked as the #1 lawyer in the state of Illinois by Super Lawyers® “Top 10: 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers List.” Among his numerous awards and accolades, Super Lawyers has recognized Mr. Clifford for 21 consecutive years, including being named the number-one lawyer in Illinois for more years than any other attorney, a distinction he has earned 13 times. His reputation…