Clifford W. Horwitz

Clifford W. Horwitz is a nationally recognized trial attorney and Principal Partner at Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates. With over 30 years of legal experience, he has built a reputation as one of Illinois’ most successful personal injury lawyers, achieving hundreds of millions in verdicts and settlements, many of them record-setting.

Clifford earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Florida in 1981 and his Juris Doctor from Loyola University School of Law in 1984. Admitted to the Illinois Bar and multiple U.S. District Courts, he is a third-generation trial lawyer driven by a deep commitment to his family and clients.

Clifford focuses his practice on complex injury cases, including construction accidents, traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, wrongful death, product liability, and general negligence. He is especially known for his work representing union workers and injury victims harmed by corporate negligence. His ability to combine aggressive trial advocacy with compassionate client care has earned him long-standing referrals from union leaders, physicians, and former clients.

Clifford has been selected as a Leading Lawyer, a Super Lawyer, and a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in the U.S. He has also received the highest AVVO rating and membership in the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums. His jury verdicts include the largest personal injury award in Illinois history.

Clifford W. Horwitz leads a collaborative, client-focused legal team that maximizes results. His structured, technology-enhanced approach to trial law and tireless devotion to client interests continue to set the standard for injury litigation in Illinois. With every case, he remains driven by a simple but powerful mission: to protect the rights of the injured and ensure they receive the justice they deserve.

Law Office Affiliations

• Principal Partner, Horwitz, Horwitz and Associates, Ltd.
• Member, Association of Trial Lawyers of America
• Member, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, Chicago Bar Association
• Member, Will County Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, National Institute of Trial Advocacy

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• Loyola University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Florida
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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