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 is nationally recognized as a Leading Lawyer, Super Lawyer, and one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the United States. He holds AVVO’s highest rating and is a member of both the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. His trial results include securing the largest personal injury jury verdict 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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