Seven partners from Clifford Law Offices have been named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America list, a national honor recognizing the top attorneys in the United States for their outstanding achievements, leadership, and impact on the legal profession.
This year’s list includes Bradley M. Cosgrove, Tracy A. Brammeier, Susan A. Capra, Kevin P. Durkin, Keith A. Hebeisen, Shannon M. McNulty, and Sarah F. King, each distinguished for their commitment to justice and their work on behalf of injured individuals and families.
The seven Clifford Law Offices attorneys recognized by Lawdragon continue to shape the landscape of complex litigation through landmark results and influential advocacy. Tracy Brammeier and Kevin Durkin remain at the forefront of aviation law, leading litigation in Chicago federal court on behalf of families affected by the 2019 Boeing 737 MAX-8 crash that killed 157 people across 35 countries.
Bradley Cosgrove continues to secure major results in catastrophic injury cases, including a $66 million result in a surgical error case, a $10.75 million recovery for the wrongful death of a 52-year-old man whose pulmonary embolism went undiagnosed, and a $25 million settlement in a separate catastrophic injury matter. Shannon McNulty has built upon her impactful work in complex mass torts and complex litigation, including contributing to a $174 million settlement in a class action case on behalf of acute-care hospitals in claims against owners of Purdue Pharma, which manufactured opioids, including OxyContin.
In the firm’s medical malpractice practice group, Keith Hebeisen further strengthened the firm’s record in medical malpractice litigation with a seven-figure result stemming from failures in hospital oversight and patient care. Sarah King continued her rise as a national leader in maternal and patient-safety litigation, securing a $6.8 million result in a hospital negligence case and a $3 million settlement for medical mismanagement. Susan Capra, drawing on her combined legal and medical background, achieved significant outcomes in birth-injury and pediatric malpractice matters, including an $8 million settlement and another $2.5 million resolution tied to failures in clinical judgment and monitoring.
Together, these attorneys exemplify Clifford Law Offices’ longstanding commitment to excellence, accountability, and meaningful change in the legal system. With more than four decades of experience in complex personal injury litigation, the firm has secured billions in verdicts and settlements for clients, supported by exceptional talent, extensive resources, and relentless determination. Their work has advanced safety standards, driven industry reforms, and delivered justice in high-stakes cases nationwide.
Selection to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers list is built on a rigorous evaluation of thousands of attorneys across the country, emphasizing professional accomplishments, peer recognition, leadership, and contributions to the legal profession. The inclusion of Clifford Law Offices’ attorneys is a testament to their skill, integrity, and impact.
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