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Eighteen attorneys from Clifford Law Offices have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 edition, a testament to the firm’s longstanding record of excellence. A leader in the profession, Robert A. Clifford, the firm’s founder and senior partner, has earned a place on the Best Lawyers list for over three decades. He is joined by partners Richard F. Burke, Kevin P. Durkin, Keith A. Hebeisen, and Shannon M. McNulty, who have been recognized…

Sarah F. King, partner at Clifford Law Offices, has been recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” for Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs in Chicago. A highly regarded Chicago medical malpractice attorney, Sarah King is known for her record-breaking case results that provide justice, financial security, and closure to victims of catastrophic injuries that result from medical negligence. Throughout her career, she has secured justice for numerous families, including a record-setting…

Clifford Law Offices is honored to serve as the Premier Sustaining Partner Sponsor of the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois (WBAI) for the 2024-2025 bar year, supporting an organization whose mission to protect and advance women in law closely aligns with our values as a firm. Sarah F. King, partner at Clifford Law Offices and outgoing WBAI President, led an impactful year of leadership that we are proud to celebrate. As we reflect on the…

Aviation attorneys at Clifford Law Offices and some of their clients who lost loved ones in the midair crash of a commercial jet and a military helicopter earlier this year are attending the three-day hearing at the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) headquarters in Washington, D.C this week and will be available to speak at the breaks to comment on testimony provided by the six parties. The Board appointed will delve into the causes of…

Clifford Law Offices has been awarded the 2025 Elite Trial Lawyers Award by The National Law Journal in the category of Medical Malpractice. This national honor recognizes the firm’s exceptional results, leadership, and long-standing commitment to advocating for victims of medical negligence. With a track record of impressive, record-breaking results, the firm’s medical malpractice team has consistently demonstrated success in handling some of the most complex and high-stakes medical negligence cases in Illinois and beyond….

Three attorneys from Clifford Law Offices have been named to the 2025 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation list, which recognizes rising global legal leaders. Partners Bradley M. Cosgrove, Sarah F. King, and Joseph T. Murphy are listed among the top attorneys worldwide who are shaping the future of the legal profession through leadership, innovation, and dedication to justice. Inclusion on the Lawdragon X – The Next Generation list is a reflection of not…

Kristofer S. Riddle, partner at Clifford Law Offices, has been selected to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (CVLS). The 2,100+ volunteer member organization is comprised of attorneys who donate their time and legal knowledge to help thousands of low-income Chicagoans each year. “All of us at Clifford Law Offices are very proud of Kris’ generous giving of his time and expertise to those who are…

Two Clifford Law Offices attorneys have been named to the inaugural Forbes 2025 America’s Best‑In‑State Lawyers list. Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, is recognized in the practice area of personal injury, and Sarah F. King, partner at the firm, is recognized in the practice area of medical malpractice. Forbes’ inaugural list highlights the top lawyers in each state, based on a comprehensive selection process that includes peer recommendations, client…

A Chicago Lawyer article titled “Next In Line” highlights the achievements of the emerging generation of leading trial lawyers in Chicago’s plaintiffs bar and the influence they have had on their clients and the legal community. Bradley M. Cosgrove, partner at Clifford Law Offices and a highly regarded Chicago plaintiffs attorney, is among the attorneys recognized in the piece, for not only his trial accomplishments but also his vision for the future of the legal…