Susan A. Capra

Susan A. Capra is a highly respected medical malpractice and hospital negligence attorney known for her record-setting settlements and verdicts in complex cases. As a partner at Clifford Law Offices, one of Chicago’s leading law firms, she has dedicated over 30 years to representing victims of medical negligence. Her extensive litigation experience, particularly in obstetrical, gynecologic, and pediatric negligence, has earned her national recognition. Susan’s unwavering advocacy has resulted in multi-million-dollar settlements, including an $11 million case involving a hospital pharmacy’s error and a $10 million settlement for negligent obstetrical care.

Susan’s background as a registered nurse provides her with a unique and invaluable perspective in medical malpractice litigation. She earned her B.S. in Nursing from DePaul University in 1982. She worked as a nurse at Children’s Memorial Hospital (now Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago), caring for infants and children with neurological conditions. Her experience in the operating room further deepened her medical knowledge, allowing her to analyze complex medical records and challenge expert testimony effectively. Recognizing her passion for patient advocacy, Susan pursued law, earning her J.D. with honors from DePaul University College of Law in 1990, where she was a DePaul Law Review staff member.

A formidable litigator, Susan is committed to holding negligent medical providers accountable. She has successfully handled dozens of high-stakes cases, with 15 settlements exceeding $1 million and 10 surpassing $5 million in the last decade alone. Her expertise has led to her recognition as an Illinois Leading Lawyer, a Super Lawyer since 2005, and one of Crain’s Most Influential Women Lawyers in Chicago. She was also named to the 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers list and holds an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

Susan A. Capra is a dedicated member of the American Association for Justice, the ABA, and the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. She lectures on medical negligence topics, has authored legal articles, and remains deeply involved in community service. Her relentless commitment to justice and patient rights continues to profoundly impact the legal field.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Clifford Law Offices PC.
• Member, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA)
• Member, American Bar Association (ABA)
• Member, American Association for Justice (AAJ)
• Member, Medical Negligence Committee of ITLA

Licensed State

• Illinois
• Wisconsin

Education

• DePaul University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• De Paul University
  Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

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