Nineteen Clifford Law Offices attorneys have been selected to the 2026 Illinois 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 following Clifford Law Offices attorneys have been selected to the 2026 List (*denotes Rising Star distinction):
Robert A. Clifford – Years of selection: Super Lawyers: 2005 – 2026
Tracy A. Brammeier* – Years of selection: Rising Stars: 2019 – 2026
Richard F. Burke, Jr. – Years of selection: Super Lawyers: 2005, 2007 – 2026
Susan A. Capra – Years of selection: Super Lawyers: 2005 – 2026
Kenneth C. Chessick – Years of selection: Super Lawyers: 2007 – 2026
Bradley M. Cosgrove – Years of selection: Rising Stars: 2010 – 2016, Super Lawyers: 2017 – 2026
Marta K. Davidson* – Years of selection: Rising Stars: 2017 – 2026
Kevin P. Durkin – Years of selection: Super Lawyers: 2005 – 2026
Charles R. Haskins* – Years of selection: Rising Stars: 2020 – 2026
Keith A. Hebeisen – Years of selection: Super Lawyers: 2005 – 2026
David Jasinski* – Years of selection: Rising Stars: 2018-2026
Sarah F. King – Years of selection: Rising Stars: 2016 – 2022, Super Lawyers: 2023 – 2026
Shannon M. McNulty – Years of selection: Rising Stars: 2009 – 2014, Super Lawyers: 2016 – 2026
Nicholas T. Motherway – Years of selection: Super Lawyers: 2026
Joseph T. Murphy – Years of selection: Super Lawyers: 2026
James C. Pullos – Years of selection: Super Lawyers: 2023 – 2026
Kristofer S. Riddle* – Years of selection: Rising Stars: 2013 – 2026
Craig Squillace – Years of selection: Rising Stars: 2009 – 2013, Super Lawyers: 2020 – 2026
Thomas J. Tomasik* – Years of selection: Rising Stars: 2022 – 2026
The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area. The result is a credible, comprehensive, and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys.
In addition, Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, was ranked #1 on the 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers List, holding the distinction of being named the number-one lawyer in Illinois for the most years, with 13 years of recognition. Partners Shannon M. McNulty and Susan A. Capra were named to the 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers® Tops 50 Women List, and five partners were named to the Top 100: 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers® List.
About Clifford Law Offices
Righting the Heaviest Wrongs®. Founded by Robert A. Clifford in 1984, Clifford Law Offices is a nationally recognized leader in complex litigation, dedicated to securing justice for those harmed by negligence. With unmatched talent, extensive resources, and unwavering determination, the firm’s award-winning trial attorneys take on the most challenging cases, from catastrophic injury and wrongful death involving medical malpractice, construction, transportation, and aviation matters. Known for landmark verdicts, meaningful policy changes, and over $5 billion recovered for clients, Clifford Law Offices combines fierce advocacy, refined courtroom skill, and genuine compassion to stand with clients during their most difficult moments, ensuring accountability, rebuilding lives, and reshaping futures. Learn more.