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Craig James Squillace

Clifford Law Offices β€’ Chicago, IL
TransportationInsuranceManufacturingPersonal Injury

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Contact

Email
Phone
(866) 587-9066
Address
120 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL, 60602, US

Professional

About

Craig James Squillace is a dedicated attorney at Clifford Law Offices in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in insurance, manufacturing, personal injury, and transportation law. With extensive experience in handling complex cases, Craig has successfully represented clients in various areas, particularly vehicular accidents, medical negligence, product liability, transportation litigation, and municipal liability. Notable achievements in Craig's career include securing a record $4 million settlement in Will County for a family who tragically lost their 60-year-old mother in a trucking crash. He played a pivotal role in a high-profile case that resulted in a settlement with a major automobile manufacturing company, a tire dealership, and an automobile dealership involving the rollover of a sport utility vehicle that severely injured six passengers. Additionally, Craig was a key member of the team that obtained an $11 million settlement for an insurance executive whose life was lost in a small airplane crash. In 2000, Craig contributed to the Illinois Trial Lawyers' Product Liability/Premises Liability Seminar by authoring a chapter on "Motor Vehicle Cases," which serves as a vital resource for attorneys throughout the state. He has also moderated seminars for the Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers Association. Recognized for his exceptional legal acumen, Craig was named one of the Top 40 Attorneys Under 40 by the Law Bulletin Publishing Company in 2008. He is an active member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers' Association Board of Managers and the Chicago Bar Association Judicial Evaluation Committee. Committed to community service, Craig is involved in the Planning Committee for the March of Dimes' Comcast Sportsnet Sports Awards, an event dedicated to raising funds for children with birth defects.

Credentials

Education
2002 John Marshall Law School, Chicago JD - Juris Doctor 1996 Illinois State University BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2020 Leading Lawyer, Law Bulletin Publishing Company 2020 Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers 2013 Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2012 Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2011 Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Publications
2000 Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Motor Vehicle Cases
Associations
2002 - Present Chicago Bar Association Member 2002 - Present American Bar Association Member 2002 - Present Illinois State Bar Association Member 2002 - Present Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Board of Managers 2002 - Present American Trial Lawyers Association Member
Speaking
2016 Illinois Trial Lawyers Association annual Ethics and Professionalism Seminar Ethics & Professionalism Seminar 2014 Settlement, Liens and Technology Seminar Settlements, Liens and Technology 2014 Prompt Pay Statute 735 ILCS 5/2-2301 Settlements, Liens and Technology 2000 Illinois Trial Lawyers' Product Liability/Premises Liability Seminar Motor Vehicle Cases
Updated: Apr 21, 2026