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Attorney
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Attorney
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Profiles of the Profession
Who?
What?
Primary Practice Area & Subspecialty Fields:
Personal Injury , Wrongful Death, Premises Liability, Construction
Litigation, Medical Malpractice, F.E.L.A. and Airline Litigation.
When?
Years in Practice Area:
Since 2002
Years in the Legal Profession:
Since 1995
Where?
Employer:
Clifford Law Offices
www.cliffordlaw.com
City/State:
Chicago, Illinois
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Law School:
DePaul University College of Law
Undergraduate School/Degree:
University of IllinoisChampaign/Urbana: B.S. Finance
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Why?
Pluses/Challenges of Practice Area:
This practice area offers attorneys the unique and rewarding opportunity
to help people when they need help the most.
Core Skills/Key Knowledge Needed in Your Practice Area:
All that is required is a genuine passion for the job, for people,
and time to dedicate towards both.
Advice to Lawyers and Law Students Interested in Your Practice
Area:
Get involved working in this practice area early! There is a huge
learning curve and a solid foundation in the fundamentals of this
business will allow you the opportunity to hit the ground running.
How?
Career Path to Current Position:
I started working at Clifford Law Offices right out of High School.
During summers home from college, I worked as a mail clerk/law
clerk. Upon entering law school, I starting working full time
as a law clerk. I have not stopped working there since.
Influences and Mentors:
Robert A. Clifford, Thomas K. Prindable, Jeffrey J. Kroll and
most importantly, my Mom and Dad.
Suggested Reading About Your Practice Area:
McElhaney's Trial Notebook, Trial Techniques by
Mauet, Slip Opinions, the Illinois Bar Journal and any/all
other materials provided by the ISBA and ITLA.
Bar Affiliations and Activities:
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association - Governmental Affairs Committee;
Chicago Bar Association - Young Lawyers Section; Illinois State
Bar Association; American Bar Association - Section of Litigation
and Tort & Insurance Practice Section; American Trial Lawyers
Association; DuPage County Bar Association.
Recent Professional Publications:
Pursuing the Truth: Examining Former Employees as Adverse
Witnesses, Illinois Bar Journal (Forthcoming)
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