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Bob Clifford · #1 Illinois Lawyer (Super Lawyers, 13 Years)

Clifford Law Offices, P.C.

120 N. LaSalle Street, 36th Floor · Chicago, IL 60602 · (312) 899-9090

Personal Injury Aviation Accidents Medical Malpractice Wrongful Death Construction Injuries Mass Torts

Founded in 1984 by Robert A. Clifford, this is one of the most decorated plaintiffs' trial firms in the country. Bob Clifford has been ranked #1 lawyer in Illinois by Super Lawyers for thirteen consecutive years. Fifteen partners named to Lawdragon's 2026 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers list. The firm tries the cases other firms refer.

Lawdragon 500 Best Lawyers 2026 Super Lawyers Chicago Bar Association
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4.9
★★★★★
Based on 213+ reviews
Overall
4.9
Results
5.0
Communication
4.7
Value
4.8
Editorial Verdict

Why Choose Clifford Law Offices?

When a plane goes down, when a hospital botches a surgery, when a construction crane fails — Clifford Law Offices is one of the first calls plaintiffs' lawyers make. Bob Clifford built this firm into a national force in aviation litigation; his team has handled cases stemming from Boeing 737 MAX crashes, helicopter and small-aircraft disasters, and major auto and truck collisions. The firm is selective about who it represents and only accepts cases it believes in. If your situation is catastrophic and the defendants are well-funded, Clifford has the resources, the bench depth, and the courtroom credibility to make the other side take you seriously. They prepare every case for trial — and that's why they settle so many.

Practice Areas

Situations They Handle

Personal Injury Aviation Accidents Medical Malpractice Wrongful Death Truck & Bus Accidents Train Accidents Construction Injuries Mass Tort & Class Actions Pharmaceutical Litigation Defective Products
Fees & Pricing

What You'll Pay

Clifford Law works on contingency. There is no fee unless they recover money. The firm advances all expert witness, filing, and case-prep costs.

$0 Up Front
no fee unless you win
33⅓%
standard contingency
The Team

Key Attorneys

Robert A. Clifford, Founder

Robert A. Clifford

Founder & Senior Partner
Aviation, mass tort, catastrophic injury, wrongful death
Aviation Litigation Group

Aviation Litigation Group

Specialized Practice
Commercial & private aircraft crashes, helicopter accidents, NTSB-related claims
Medical Malpractice Team

Medical Malpractice Team

Trial Partners
Surgical errors, misdiagnosis, hospital negligence, birth injuries
Client Experiences

What Clients Say

Client
Stephen K.
Aviation Accident · O'Hare
★★★★★
"After we lost our brother in a private plane crash, no one could explain why. Clifford's aviation team rebuilt the entire incident from FAA records and witness testimony. They held the operator accountable and gave us answers nobody else would."
Client
Marcia T.
Medical Malpractice · Loop
★★★★★
"My husband's stroke was misread for nearly a day. Clifford's team understood the medicine, called the right experts, and forced the hospital to take responsibility. The settlement won't bring him back, but it pays for our future."
Client
Joel B.
Construction Injury · West Loop
★★★★★
"Fell from scaffolding, broken back, three surgeries. The general contractor's insurer played games for a year. Clifford filed suit and they immediately got serious. Real lawyers, real result."
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FAQ

Common Questions About This Firm

Does Clifford Law handle aviation crashes outside Illinois?
Yes. Bob Clifford's aviation practice is national and international. The firm has handled commercial airline disasters, private aircraft crashes, helicopter accidents, and NTSB-related cases across the United States and abroad.
What kinds of injury cases does Clifford typically accept?
The firm focuses on serious or catastrophic injuries: paralysis, traumatic brain injuries, severe burns, amputation, permanent disability, and wrongful death. They review every inquiry but accept a smaller number of high-merit cases each year.
How long do these cases usually take?
Auto and trip-and-fall cases may settle within months. Complex aviation, medical malpractice, and product liability cases often take two to four years — particularly when the firm tries them rather than accepting an inadequate offer.
Will I work directly with Bob Clifford?
Bob Clifford is personally involved in major cases the firm files. Day-to-day handling is led by senior trial partners, but you have access to leadership at every stage.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes. The firm offers a free, confidential initial case evaluation for personal injury, medical malpractice, aviation, and wrongful death matters. There is no obligation to retain.

Quick Facts

Founded1984
Firm SizeMid · 30+ attorneys
Fee StructureContingency
Free ConsultationYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Virtual AvailableYes
National ScopeYes
Lawdragon 50015 Partners
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Office

Chicago: 120 N. LaSalle Street, 36th Floor, Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 899-9090

Recognition

  • ✓ Bob Clifford: #1 Lawyer in Illinois (Super Lawyers, 13 yrs)
  • ✓ 15 Partners on Lawdragon 500 List 2026
  • ✓ Best Lawyers in America 2026
  • ✓ Past President, American Bar Foundation
  • ✓ National Aviation Practice