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Susan A. Capra

Clifford Law Offices • Chicago, IL
Medical and Hospital NegligenceMedical MalpracticePersonal Injury

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Contact

Email
pammenaker@cliffordlaw.com
Phone
312-815-7022
Address
Chicago, IL, 60602, US

Professional

Bar Admissions
Illinois1990U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois1990U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin1990

About

Susan A. Capra is a seasoned attorney at Clifford Law Offices in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in medical and hospital negligence, personal injury, and wrongful death cases. With over 35 years of legal experience, Susan has earned a reputation for her unwavering commitment to client advocacy and her deep understanding of the complexities involved in medical malpractice and personal injury law. A graduate of DePaul University College of Law, where she earned her J.D. with honors and served on the DePaul Law Review, Susan combines her legal expertise with her background in nursing. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, graduating with high honors from DePaul University. This unique blend of medical knowledge and legal acumen allows her to navigate intricate cases effectively, ensuring her clients receive the representation they deserve. Susan is dedicated to providing personalized attention and support to each client, guiding them through the often challenging legal process. Her compassionate approach, coupled with her extensive experience, enables her to build strong cases that resonate with juries and judges alike. Serving clients throughout the Chicago area, Susan A. Capra is a trusted advocate for those seeking justice in the face of medical negligence and personal injury.

Credentials

Education
DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois, 1990 | J.D. | Honors: With Honors | Law Review: DePaul Law Review, Staff Member, 1988 - 1990 | De Paul University, Chicago, Illinois, 1982 | B.S.N., Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Honors: Sigma Theta Tau, Member | Honors: With High Honors

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
Best Lawyers in America (2021-Present), 2025 | Susan Capra has been named to the Best Lawyers® 2024 Women in the Law list and are featured in the ninth annual Best Lawyers Women in the Law Business Edition., 2024 | Illinois Super Lawyer (2005 - Present), 2024 | Susan A. Capra and Yvette C. Loizon have been named 2024 Crain’s Notable Women in the Law., 2024 | Lawdragon, 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers, (2023-Present), 2024 | Illinois Leading Lawyer, Law Bulletin Media (2005 - Present), 2024 | Susan A. Capra, partner at Clifford Law Offices, has been named one of the 50 Salute! Women in Law in 2021 by the Law Bulletin Publishing Company., 2021 | Susan A. Capra and Shannon M. McNulty, partners at Clifford Law Offices, have been named Notable Women in Law in 2020 by Crain’s Chicago Business., 2020 | Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence, AV Rating Martindale-Hubbell, 2019, 2019 | Most Influential Women Lawyers in Chicago, Crain's Custom Media, 2017, 2017
Associations
Medical Negligence Committee of ITLA, 1998 - Present (Member) | American Association for Justice (AAJ), Birth Trauma Litigation Group | American Association for Justice (AAJ), Medical Negligence Information Exchange Group | American Association for Justice (AAJ), Expert Witness Information Exchange Group | American Bar Association (ABA) | Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA)
Speaking
“From a Nurse-Lawyer Perspective: Legal Nurse Case Studies”, Emergency Nurses Association, April 12, 2012 | “Motions to Compel & Protective Orders,” Illinois State Bar Association, December 2, 2011 | “Evaluating a Medical Negligence Case,” Loyola University Law School, Chicago, February 27, 2001 | “Deposition Strategies,” Chicago Bar Association, December 12, 2000 | “Nursing Negligence,” American Academy of Pediatrics Annual Meeting, Chicago, October 27, 2000 | “Venue-Forum Non Conveniens,” Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, September 9, 2000 | Adjunct Faculty, De Paul University College of Law, Medical Malpractice Course, 1999 - 2001 | “Deposition Strategies in Medical Negligence Cases,” Chicago Bar Association, December 7, 1999 | “Analyzing Medical Records for the Illinois Paralegal,” Institute for Paralegal Education, Willowbrook, Illinois, October 19, 1999 | “Deposing the Defendant Physician in a Medical Malpractice Case,” Chicago Bar Association, December, 1997 | “Analyzing Medical Records for the Illinois Paralegal,” Institute for Paralegal , Education, Willowbrook, Illinois, November 11, 1997
Updated: May 04, 2026