Introduction
Clifford Law Offices, headquartered in downtown Chicago, has been recognized for decades as one of the nation’s premier personal injury and wrongful death firms. Founded in 1984 by Robert A. Clifford, the practice has grown into a nationally respected litigation powerhouse, known for representing clients in complex cases involving aviation disasters, medical malpractice, product liability, transportation accidents, and catastrophic injuries. Over the course of its history, Clifford Law Offices has recovered more than $5 billion in verdicts and settlements, including some of the largest in Illinois and across the United States.
The firm is led by Robert A. Clifford, a trial attorney frequently recognized among the most influential lawyers in Chicago and the country. Alongside him are highly accomplished attorneys such as Richard F. Burke, Jr., Susan A. Capra, Bradley M. Cosgrove, and Sarah F. King, who each bring significant trial experience and subject-matter expertise. With more than 35 attorneys and an extensive support staff, Clifford Law Offices has the resources to handle large-scale litigation while maintaining a client-centered philosophy.
Areas of Practice
Clifford Law Offices covers a wide spectrum of personal injury and complex litigation matters:
- Aviation Accidents – The firm has represented victims in nearly every major commercial airline crash in the United States over the past four decades, as well as numerous international cases. Its attorneys are currently handling claims from families affected by the Boeing 737 Max8 disasters and other catastrophic incidents.
- Medical Malpractice – Representation for patients harmed by negligent physicians, hospitals, and medical staff. The firm has secured record-setting verdicts, including a $101 million jury award for a baby who suffered permanent brain damage at birth due to malpractice.
- Construction Accidents – The attorneys represent workers and families impacted by construction negligence, unsafe scaffolding, falling objects, and violations of safety standards.
- Transportation Accidents – Clifford Law Offices litigates cases involving truck crashes, train derailments, and bus accidents, often involving multiple victims and high-stakes claims.
- Premises Liability – Slip and fall injuries, negligent security, and unsafe building conditions are part of the firm’s docket.
- Product Liability – The firm represents consumers injured by defective