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Three Things to Know if You Want to Be a Lawyer – From Howard

As September begins, a number of students are entering school with the hopes of becoming an attorney. Some are doing so as an undergraduate in college or continuing their education in law school, but there is something they need to know. Being a lawyer starts now, according to Attorney Howard Ankin. That’s what the founder of

Chicago Takes Notice Ankin Law’s Fight for An Army Veteran

Over the years, Ankin Law and has been proud to represent veterans of all branches of America’s military when they are in need of help due to an injury. That is the case with Anthony Walker of Plainfield – and our fight for justice in this Medical Malpractice case by is making headlines in Chicagoland. The veteran

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.

Our Attorney To Insurance: ‘I’ll see you in court’

Sometimes you just have to be blunt, and that was the case for one of our Personal Injury attorneys at Ankin Law in 2025. It came during one of Maria Merman’s cases, one in which she had a personal connection, and one in which she didn’t mince words with the insurance company. “I’ll see you in court,”

See the ‘Day in The Life’ of A Law Clerk at Ankin Law

One of the things we’re most proud of here at Ankin Law is a Law Clerk program, which gives students interested in the law the chance to see what it’s all about. Justice Taylor has been part of this initiative at our Chicago law firm for nearly a year, and she serves a very important daily role

Happy Labor Day from Howard Ankin

As the founder of a law firm that’s one of the leading filers of Workers’ Compensation cases in the State of Illinois, you figure this lawyer would have a lot to say about Monday’s holiday. Indeed, that’s the case when it comes to Attorney Howard Ankin, who has been representing injured workers for decades. So he’s

Why Law is Personal for this Chicago Social Security/Disability Attorney

Every single lawyer has to find a true purpose when they begin their practice. For Attorney John Darragh, that wasn’t very hard to find. You see the graduate of Chicago Kent School of Law and former Legal Assistant always knew which are of practice he was going to do. That’s because a family member was directly

E-Bike Accident Injuries Are on the Rise in Illinois. Do You Have a Case?

E-Bike accident injuries are on the rise. Electric bikes and scooters have become popular transportation options, offering convenience and eco-friendliness, but they also lead to serious accidents. If you've been injured due to someone else's negligence in an e-bike or e-scooter accident, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and other damages. Contact Ankin Law at