Craig J. Squillace - Chicago, IL
Attorney at Clifford Law Offices
Construction Liability Lawyers in Chicago, IL
120 North LaSalle Street 36th Floor Chicago, IL 60602
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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24
Years
Experience
Chicago Construction Liability Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Construction Liability
- Personal Injury
- Transportation Liability
Attorney Information
Overview
Craig Squillace has worked for a number of years on various cases, particularly vehicular accident cases, at Clifford Law Offices. He also has worked on claims due to medical negligence, product liability, transportation litigation and municipal liability. In 2015, he obtained a record $4 million settlement in Will County on behalf of a family who lost their 60-year-old mother in a tragic trucking crash. He was part of the Clifford Law Offices team that reached a settlement with a major automobile manufacturing company, a tire dealership and an automobile dealership involving the rollover of a sport utility vehicle that severely injured six passengers. He also was part of the team that obtained an $11 million settlement for an insurance executive who was killed in a small airplane crash. In 2000, Craig contributed to writing a chapter for the Illinois Trial Lawyers' Product Liability/Premises Liability Seminar on "Motor Vehicle Cases," a reference tool used by lawyers across the state. In 2007 and 2008 he also moderated a seminar for the Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers Association.
Craig carries a caseload that involves all areas of personal injury work from the wrongful deaths of those killed because of a lack of barriers on Illinois' highways to those hurt on unsafe premises to construction accidents as well as many vehicular accidents. He tried the case of a young woman who was hurt while riding a bus that lost control and hit an embankment in suburban Mount Prospect. He currently represents the family that was killed when a dentist from Naperville was driving the wrong way on Interstate 88. He was the lead attorney in obtaining settlements for a number of families who had their homes contaminated by mercury. He also worked on the case of a teenager from Downers Grove who was an innocent passenger in the back seat of a car when a bus struck him, causing severe traumatic brain injury and requiring round-the-clock care for the rest of his life. This case was resolved on the eve of trial for $2.5 million.
Craig is a hard working, bright, young attorney with whom everyone enjoys working. He was named one of the Top 40 Attorneys Under 40 by the Law Bulletin Publishing Company in Chicago in 2008. Craig has been elected to the Illinois Trial Lawyers' Association Board of Managers. He sits on the Chicago Bar Association Judicial Evaluation Committee. He also manages to find time to give back to the community as a part of a dedicated group on the Planning Committee for the March of Dimes' Comcast Sportsnet Sports Awards. The annual event raises funds for helping children with birth defects. He also sits on the Economic Development Committee for the village of Western Springs.
He is a quick study on numerous issues and is willing to put in the work necessary on a case to ensure that it is fully prepared for trial. Clifford Law Offices is proud Craig Squillace is a partner at the firm.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Illinois Super Lawyer, 2020
- Leading Lawyer, Law Bulletin Media, 2020
- Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2009 – 2013
Other Sources of Feedback About Craig J. Squillace
Included on the 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Illinois Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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The John Marshall Law School,
Chicago,
Illinois, May, 2002
Juris Doctorate
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The John Marshall Law School,
Chicago,
Illinois, May, 2002
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Non Legal Education
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Illinois State University, December, 1996
Bachelor of Science
Major: Political Science
Major: Public Relations
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Illinois State University, December, 1996
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Clifford Law Offices, P.C., Chicago, Illinois, Law Clerk, 1996 - 2002
- Corboy, Demetrio, Clifford, Chicago, Illinois, Mail/Office Clerk, Summer of 1994
- Robert Clifford and Associates, Chicago, Illinois, Mail/Office Clerk, Winter of 1993
Classes and Seminars
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Contributed, "Motor Vehicle Cases", Illinois Trial Lawyers' Product Liability/Premises Liability Seminar
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Ethics and Professionalism Seminar, Illinois Trial Lawyers’ Association, May 2016
- “Prompt Pay Statute 735 ILCS 5/2-2301,” Settlements, Liens and Technology Seminar, Illinois Trial Lawyers’ Association, April 2014
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
Other Affiliations
- College Democrats (Vice-President, 1995)
- American Bar Association
- American Trial Lawyers Association
- Chicago Bar Association
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Managers
- The John Marshall Law School Alumni Mentor Program
- Western Springs Foundation for Educational Excellence (WSFEE), Board Member
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Craig J. Squillace
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Hired Attorney 2023-2025Craig Squillace was a great attorney to work with. He followed through with anything he said and did and kept us well informed so we could get the very best outcome for our situation. He was professional , caring, and very empathetic about our case.
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Contact
120 North LaSalle Street
36th Floor
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: 312-815-7022
Fax: (312) 251-1160
Email: Send a message
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