Courtney A. Berlin - Chicago, IL
Attorney at Clifford Law Offices
Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Chicago, IL
120 North LaSalle Street 36th Floor Chicago, IL 60602
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Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Updated: 10/28/2026
Areas of Practice
- Medical Malpractice
- Personal Injury
Attorney Information
Overview
Courtney A. Berlin, associate at Clifford Law Offices, is a rising Chicago medical malpractice and personal injury attorney, representing individuals and families in complex litigation. Through meticulous case preparation, strategic litigation, and courtroom advocacy, Courtney is dedicated to securing accountability and meaningful recovery for those whose lives have been permanently affected by negligence.
Courtney’s trial career began almost immediately after she earned her law license. In the same week she was sworn into the Illinois Bar, she participated in her first jury trial, launching a litigation practice defined by early courtroom experience and substantial responsibility. Her colleagues value her ability to analyze complex medical issues, develop compelling case strategies, anticipate defense arguments, and prepare cases for trial with exceptional attention to detail.
Throughout her career, Courtney has contributed to numerous significant settlements and verdicts. Courtney was part of the team that obtained a $30.2 million settlement (settled during trial) on behalf of a 52-year-old completely disabled adult, who now lives in a 24-hour attendant care center due to a severe and incontrovertible brain injury, which she sustained following the failure to treat her apparent symptoms.
In 2024, Courtney tried a case with firm partner Keith A. Hebeisen in Cook County that resulted in a $6.3 million jury verdict on behalf of a 56-year-old man who required a heart transplant as a result of an undiagnosed heart condition. Their verdict was recognized by TopVerdict as one of Illinois’ Top 50 Verdicts of 2024.
Courtney has assisted the firm’s aviation team by preparing motions in high-profile federal litigation arising from the Boeing 737 MAX 8 crash in Ethiopia, demonstrating her ability to contribute across multiple areas of complex litigation.
Beyond her litigation work, Courtney is an emerging leader in the Illinois legal community. In 2025, she was elected to the Illinois State Bar Association Board of Governors Under 37, serving a three-year term to help guide the organization’s operations and strategic direction. She is also active in the Illinois State Bar Association’s Torts Law Section and Young Lawyers Division, the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Young Lawyers Committee, and the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois.
Before joining Clifford Law Offices as an attorney, Courtney served as a law clerk at the firm while completing law school. She also gained experience through internships with a State’s Attorney’s office and defense litigation firms, providing her with unique insight into both sides of the courtroom.
Courtney earned her J.D. from DePaul University College of Law, where she was a member of the Jaharis Health Law Institute and served as Authorities Editor for the DePaul Journal of Health Care Law.
Education
Legal Education
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DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois, 2023
Juris Doctor
Non Legal Education
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The Pennsylvania State University, State College, Pennsylvania, 2020
B.A.
Major: Political Science
Current Employment Position(s)
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Associate
Representative Cases
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$15 million settlement (settled during trial) on behalf of a minor who sustained neurological injuries.
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$11 million settlement (settled during trial) in a medical malpractice case involving a woman who died shortly after delivering twins.
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$9 million settlement (settled during trial) in a medical malpractice case involving the death of a patient following a pulmonary embolus.
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$8 million medical malpractice settlement (settled during trial) on behalf of a 60-year-old man who underwent multiple surgeries after complications resulting from a surgeon’s failure to shrink a tumor before abdominal surgery.
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$6 million settlement in an ophthalmology medical malpractice case.
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$5.75 million settlement on behalf of a 39-year-old man who sustained permanent neurological injuries following the failure to timely perform emergency spine surgery.
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$3.275 million settlement on behalf of a 51-year-old woman who sustained serious injuries due to failure to timely diagnose and treat intra-abdominal bleeding.
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$1 million settlement on behalf of a 49-year-old woman following a failure to timely diagnose and treat melanoma on her arm
Published Works
Articles
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“Audit Trails and the Scope of Medical Record Discovery in Illinois,” Illinois State Bar Association, Tort Trends Newsletter, February 2026
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“The Evolution & Future of Illinois Jury Instruction 15.01“, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Trial Journal, Winter 2026
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“Clifford Law Offices 2024 Year in Review, Professional Developments,” WBAI Newsletter, Winter 2025
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“Venue Battles: Understanding the Defending Against Motions To Transfer Under Forum Non Conveniens,” Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) Young Lawyers Division Newsletter, October 2025
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“Voir Dire: Setting the Tone for Trial Success,” Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) Young Lawyers Division Newsletter, August 2025
- “The Death Star Deposition,” Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) Trial Journal, Summer 2024 issue
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 2023
Other Affiliations
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (Member)
- Women’s Bar Association of Illinois (Member)
- Chicago Bar Association (Member)
- American Bar Association (Member)
- Illinois State Bar Association, 2025 - Present (Board of Governors Under 37)
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Contact
120 North LaSalle Street
36th Floor
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone Number: 312-815-7022
Email: Send a message
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