Craig J. Squillace

A partner at the law firm of Clifford Law Offices PC, Craig J. Squillace’s personal injury practice is distinguished by a history of successful verdicts and recoveries. Licensed to practice in Illinois since 2002, he has been offering reliable and robust services to the residents of Chicago, Illinois, who are injured and killed as a result of negligent and reckless third parties. 

Mr. Squillace’s clients rely on his services in cases pertaining to aviation accidents, car and truck accidents, construction accidents, medical malpractice, explosion and fires, premises liability accidents, class-action lawsuits, transportation liability, mesothelioma, sports and recreation accidents, and more. He understands the emotional, physical and financial toll that injuries may have on victims and has helped them recover millions of dollars in compensation. Some of his representative results include:

• $4 million settlement for a mother in a truck crash
• $2.5 million recovery for a teenage passenger hurt in a bus accident
• $1.95 million in a dangerous property accident
• $500,000 compensation for an auto accident

Majoring in political science and public relations, Mr. Squillace completed his Bachelor of Arts from Illinois State University in 1996. Later in 2002, he earned his doctorate in law from John Marshall Law School (now the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law). A talented speaker, he has been a part of many seminars and presentations sponsored by the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association.

Mr. Squillace holds active memberships in several prestigious organizations including the American Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association, the American Association for Justice and the Illinois State Bar Association. He was the vice president of the College Democrats of America and among the board of managers of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. 

When not advocating for the rights of his clients, Mr. Squillace finds time to give back to his community. He functioned as a board member of the Western Springs Foundation for Educational Excellence (WSFEE), a nonprofit seeking to enhance educational opportunities for students. In 2013, he was appointed to the Economic Development Commission for the Village of Western Springs. 

As a result of his attainments, Mr. Squillace was chosen among the Top 40 Under 40 attorneys by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin and among the Leading Lawyers by Law Bulletin Media. He has an “Excellent” rating on Avvo.