Howard Ankin

Illinois Workers’ Compensation Law Turns 110

At the turn of the last century, a series of large-scale accidents had taken place across the country during the Progressive Era including the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire in New York. In Illinois, poor working conditions in the Chicago stock yards, meat packing plants, and ultimatelyThe Cherry Illinois Coal Mine Fire, led to the “Workman’s Compensation

Ankin Law Marks Five Years of Partnership with PrintReleaf

For law firms, paper consumption adds up quickly. Paper use comes from our earth’s forest. Ankin Law is one of many law firms that have chosen to do something about controlling paper usage.We are celebrating five years of partnership with PrintReleaf, an organization that helps neutralize the impact we have on the environment every time

Did You Know?
  • If you are injured at work you may be able to recover compensation through a workers’ compensation claim as well as by filing a personal injury claim against responsible third parties.
  • A signed liability waiver may not be enough to bar your personal injury claim if willful acts or negligence caused your injuries.
  • Some SSDI claims qualify for expedited processing, allowing claimants to obtain approval in a matter of days or weeks.

Howard Ankin Discusses COVID-19 On The JAM Morning Show

Howard Ankin appeared on WCIU Channel 26’s, The JAM Morning Show on April 15, 2020 to talk about how COVID-19 is impacting workers and workers compensation law. Like all television shows around the country, WCIU is operating remotely as they adhere to social distancing guidelines. As the hosts and Howard appeared on camera from their

Nine Ankin Law Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers

Ankin Law in Chicago is proud to announce nine of our firm’s attorneys have been selected to the 2020 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists for 2020. These honors are awarded to legal professionals who exhibit excellence in practice and client relations. Congratulations to our 2020 Super Lawyers Howard Ankin, Telly Liapis, and Scott Goldstein. This

Ankin Law Holds Toy Drive

This holiday season Ankin Law contributed to Operation Holiday Drive by hosting its’ first-ever toy drive in the lobby of their 10 North Dearborn Street Office. The toys, collected throughout the month of December were delivered to Another Chance Church led by pastor Kenyatta Smith at 9550 South Harvard and added to the church’s Operation

ITLA Event Organized by Ankin Law

An Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) Workers Compensation seminar held on October 16, 2019 was organized by Ankin Law. The event, titled “The future of Workers Compensation in Illinois” featured the Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives, Mike Madigan and 113th District Representative, Jay Hoffman. The Illinois Trial Lawyers Association is a statewide organization whose members

Ankin Law Supports Chicago Pride Parade

For over ten years Ankin Law has supported Pride month by marching in the Chicago Pride parade. Walking alongside the WCIU Channel 26 bus with WCIU on-air talent and staff people, the Ankin team handed out 5,000 bead necklaces with a medallion bearing the Ankin logo. The logo and the Ankin Stickman were customized for the event

Ankin Law Celebrates 15 Years of Race Judicata

For the fifteenth year in a row, Ankin Law participated in the Race Judicata, the primary fundraiser for Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (CVLS). The September 12th, 2019 race marked the 25th anniversary of Race Judicata. Nearly 5000 members of the Chicago legal community took part this year. Ankin Law was a proud sponsor of this