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 feedback, and professional achievements. Inclusion on this list reflects the attorney’s individual accomplishments as well as their depth of experience and commitment to excellence within the legal profession.
For over 40 years, Bob Clifford has built a reputation as a dedicated advocate for individuals affected by catastrophic injuries or losses resulting from major global disasters. Under his leadership, Clifford Law Offices has grown into a nationally and internationally recognized plaintiff trial firm, with a focus on complex cases involving aviation, transportation, personal injury, and wrongful death. Bob’s work has helped thousands of clients and led to significant advances in public safety, especially in the aviation and transportation sectors.
A leading figure in aviation litigation, Bob has represented victims and families in nearly every major U.S. commercial airline disaster since 1979. He currently serves as Lead Counsel in the ongoing litigation in Chicago federal court on behalf of families affected by the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX8 crash, which claimed 157 lives across 35 countries. He also represents several families impacted by the January 2025 midair collision involving an American Airlines aircraft and a U.S. military helicopter over the Potomac River.
Sarah King is a prominent medical malpractice attorney in Chicago, recognized for securing record-setting results that provide stability and closure to individuals and families affected by severe injury and wrongful death. She approaches each complex case with focus, skill, and a strong commitment to holding medical professionals and practice groups accountable for negligence and misconduct. Over the course of her career, she has helped numerous families obtain justice, including achieving a landmark $101 million verdict for a baby who suffered brain damage at birth.
Beyond the courtroom, Sarah is actively involved in professional and community leadership. She regularly speaks at legal conferences and holds leadership roles in various bar associations, including her past position as president of the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois.
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