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Cases are moving forward to trial on November 3, 2025, in the 2019 crash of a Boeing 737 MAX8 jet in Ethiopia. U.S. Judge Jorge Alonso will be hearing two cases: one involving a 28-year-old mother from Kenya who left behind a daughter, her parents, and four siblings, and the other lead case involves a 36-year-old woman from India who left behind a husband and her parents. Mercy Ndivo was the young mother of an…

Clifford Law Offices has been included in the Chambers USA Spotlight Guide 2026, ranked as a leader among Chicago’s small to medium-sized personal injury law firms. Known for its tenacious pursuit of justice and client-centered advocacy, Clifford Law Offices has established a reputation as a trusted personal injury law firm in Chicago, throughout Illinois, and nationwide. For over four decades, the firm has handled complex cases involving catastrophic injury, aviation litigation, and wrongful death cases…

WHAT: Families who lost loved ones aboard American Eagle Flight 5342, along with their attorneys, will hold a press conference to announce a lawsuit against American Airlines, PSA Airlines, and the U.S. government following the fatal January 29, 2025, mid-air collision of Flight 5342 that claimed 67 lives. WHO: Speakers Flight 5342 Family Members Rachel Crafton, wife of Casey Crafton Dailey Crafton, brother of Casey Crafton Doug Lane, husband of Christine Conrad Lane and father…

Clifford Law Offices named ‘Illinois Powerhouse’ in Law360’s 2025 Regional Powerhouses series, which honors firms that are leading the legal field in their states through high-profile cases, consistent results, and professional leadership. Known for its exceptional results in complex legal cases, Chicago-based Clifford Law Offices received this recognition following a year of significant outcomes for clients, totaling over $200 million in verdicts and settlements across a variety of practice areas, including aviation, transportation, medical malpractice,…

Four attorneys from Clifford Law Offices have been included in the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America list, which recognizes top attorneys across the United States. Firm founder and senior partner Robert A. Clifford is recognized alongside partners Bradley M. Consgrove, Kevin P. Durkin, and Keith A. Hebeisen for their work representing plaintiffs in high-stakes cases and complex litigation. For more than forty years, Clifford Law Offices has taken pride in righting the heaviest…

Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices and alumnus of DePaul University and DePaul University College of Law, hosted a reception for the law school’s new dean, Geoffrey Rapp. In attendance were many alumni of the law school as well as the president of the university, Robert Manuel. Mr. Clifford addressed attendees, welcoming Dean Rapp to the university and extending his congratulations and best wishes for a successful academic year. Dean…

Clifford Law Offices has sponsored free continuing legal education (CLE) programs on various professional responsibility and ethics topics, including client communication, trial work, witness preparation, and social media, since 2008. In 2022, the firm expanded its CLE offerings to encompass topics related to essential mental health and wellness, as well as physical well-being for legal professionals.  The firm’s founder and senior partner, Robert A. Clifford, is dedicated to enhancing the legal profession through accessible legal education…

The rapid advancement of autonomous vehicle technology has driven the growth of the global market for self-driving cars, which was already valued at over 41 billion U.S. dollars in 2024. As driverless technology evolves, a key question remains: Who is liable when a self-driving car causes a crash that results in catastrophic injury or wrongful death? The public’s attention turned to Miami on August 1, 2025, as a federal jury found Tesla one-third liable in…

In an interview with Lawdragon, Bradley M. Cosgrove, partner at Clifford Law Offices, shares the personal journey that led him to become one of the top personal injury attorneys in Chicago. Brad recalls a pivotal moment from his childhood that exposed him to the world of personal injury law and set his career in motion. At just 10 years old, a devastating accident changed his family’s life, leaving both his parents with lasting, life-altering injuries…