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Kevin Patrick Durkin
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Biography
Kevin Durkin is a partner at Clifford Law Offices. Over a career that spans more than 35 years, Mr. Durkin has successfully represented clients in many practice areas, including:
- Aviation accident litigation and transportation liability
- Truck, railroad and automobile litigation
- Premises liability and negligent security
- Medical malpractice
Mr. Durkin has been named a top-tier attorney by U.S. News-Best Lawyers in the areas of personal injury litigation, aviation law and product liability since 2011. Most recently he was named the Lawyer of the Year in 2020 in the area of Plaintiffs' Product Liability Litigation. These accolades are based on peer reviews and his legal ability, professionalism and integrity. He has also been named an Illinois Super Lawyer and a Leading Lawyer since 2003, its inception in the state.
While he is an established attorney for personal injury, Mr. Durkin is perhaps best known for his work as an aviation accident attorney. He has been involved in nearly every major commercial airline crash of the last four decades, often serving as lead counsel.
With his experience and success as an aviation accident attorney, Mr. Durkin served for four years as the Co-Chair of the Aviation Committee for the 75,000-member American Bar Association's Section of Litigation. In that position, he chaired an annual program that brings together the best and the brightest to discuss cutting-edge issues in aviation litigation. He often still serves as a speaker for that annual program. Mr. Durkin served for two years as Co-Chair of the Mass Torts Litigation Committee and has served as Vice-Chair of the Aviation and Space Law Committee of the Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section of the American Bar Association.
After he graduated from DePaul University College of Law, Mr. Durkin served as an Assistant State's Attorney in the Cook County State's Attorney's Office in Chicago for eight years from 1980 to 1988. Since then, he has focused on civil litigation at Clifford Law Offices.
Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
Aviation
14%
Commercial Real Estate
14%
Construction and Development
14%
Litigation
14%
Fees and Rates
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Illinois for 45 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1980
No misconduct found
Location
Clifford Law Offices
120 N. LaSalle Street, 36th Floor, Chicago, IL, 60602
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
"Lawyer of the Year", Personal Injury Litigation- Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers
2021
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2020
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2020
Leading Lawyer, Law Bulletin Publishing Company
2020
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2019
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2019
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2019
Leading Lawyer, Law Bulletin Publishing Company
2018
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2018
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers
2018
Leading Lawyer, Law Bulletin Publishing Company
2017
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2016
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2015
Trial Lawyer Excellence Award, Jury Verdict Reporter
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2014
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2012
Trial Excellence Award, Law Bulletin Publishing Company
2012
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2011
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2010
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1995 - Present
Partner, Clifford Law Offices, PC
1900 - Present
Partner, Clifford Law Offices, P.C.
1994 - 1995
Partner, Corboy, Demetrio & Clifford
1988 - 1994
Associate, Robert A. Clifford & Associates
1980 - 1988
Assistant State's Attorney, Cook County State's Attorney's Office
Associations
2009 - Present
American College of Trial LawyersFellow
2008 - Present
American Association for Justice, Aviation Legislation Task Force
2006 - Present
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
2001 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Managers
2000 - Present
U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
1999 - Present
American Association for Justice, Federal Tort Liability and Military Advocacy Section
1999 - Present
American Association for Justice, Railroad Law Section
1999 - Present
American Association for Justice, Products Liability Section
1999 - Present
American Association for Justice, Motor Vehicle Collision, Highway and Premises Liability Section
1996 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1996 - Present
American Association for Justice, Aviation Law Section
1995 - Present
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
1993 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationLegislative Committee
1993 - Present
U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois
1992 - Present
American Bar Association, Section of LitigationMember
1992 - Present
American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice SectionMember
1989 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationCivil Practice & Procedure Committee
1989 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association, Tort Law SectionMember
1980 - Present
Federal Trial Bar for the Northern District of Illinois
2013 - 2014
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationExecutive Committee
2011 - 2014
American Bar Association, Judicial Intern Opportunity ProgramRegional Chair
2006 - 2007
Chicago Bar AssociationPresident
2005 - 2006
Chicago Bar AssociationFirst Vice President
2004 - 2005
Chicago Bar AssociationSecond Vice President
2002 - 2004
Chicago Bar AssociationTreasurer
2001 - 2001
Chicago Bar AssociationChairman, Appellate Review Committee
2000 - 2008
Chicago Bar FoundationBoard of Directors
1998 - 2000
Chicago Bar AssociationBoard of Managers
1993 - 2001
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Advocates
Sample of Legal Cases
Wrongful Death Verdict
$22,750,000.00
Grain Bin Accident
$112,000,000.00
Grain Bin Accident
$16,000,000.00
Pedestrian v. Train
$35,000,000.00
Police Officer Struck and Killed
$10,000,000.00
Dangerous Property
$100,000,000.00
Education
1980
DePaul University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2015
The Value of Focus Groups
Focus Groups
2014
Ethics of Client Communications
Ethics and Communications
2013
Improper Statements and Conduct in Opening and Closing Arguments
Statements and Arguments
2010
Disaster in the Alps? Fight Over Forum
Fight over Forum
2009
Transportation Torts, Planes
Transportation Torts
2009
Objections
Annual Meeting
2009
Litigation Skills III Conference
Litigation Skills
2008
Fault Allocation Under Section 2-1117/Excluding Settling Defendants from Verdict Form
Update and Review Seminar
Languages
English