About Robert
Robert A — Clifford is the founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices in Chicago, Illinois. He has been licensed to practice law in Illinois since 1976. The firm, located at 120 North LaSalle Street, 36th Floor, Chicago, IL 60602, specializes in personal injury, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, products liability, elder law. Securities law. Mr. Clifford earned his Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law in 1976. He also holds an undergraduate degree from DePaul University College of Commerce, completed in 1973.
Under his leadership, Clifford Law Offices has secured over $5 billion in judgments and settlements for clients, including significant cases in aviation litigation and medical malpractice. Throughout his career, Mr. Clifford has been recognized for his contributions to the legal field. He has been ranked as the #1 lawyer in Illinois by Super Lawyers for 13 consecutive years, from 2014 to 2026. In 2024, he was named to Forbes' inaugural "America's Top 200 Lawyers" list, being the only attorney from Illinois and one of only eight specializing in personal injury law. Mr. Clifford has served in various leadership roles, including as President of the Chicago Bar Association, President of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association.
President of the Chicago Inn of Court. He has been inducted into the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and the American College of Trial Lawyers. Additionally, he is a member of the American Association for Justice, the International Society of Barristers, and the Inner Circle of Advocates. In 2024, he received the inaugural "Robert A. Clifford Champion of Justice Award" from the Chicago Bar Association during their 150th-anniversary celebration. He was also selected to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award by The National Law Journal. Mr.
Clifford has been recognized by Chicago Magazine as one of the top 100 Most Powerful Chicagoans and has been featured in Crain's Chicago Business as one of the "most influential people in Chicago." Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Clifford is committed to philanthropy and public service. He endowed the first Chair on Tort Law and Social Policy at DePaul University College of Law, sponsoring the annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law & Social Policy. He also serves on the Board of Directors of WTTW, Chicago's public television station. Has been involved with various educational and cultural organizations in the Chicago area. Mr. Clifford's experience and dedication to his clients and the legal community have established him as a leading figure in personal injury law in Illinois.
