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How Does a Lawyer React to A Positive Google Review?

One of the best things that we can receive at Ankin Law is a positive review from one of our clients at Google. It allows the public to see the good work that we do for those who’ve been injured in Chicagoland and how we might be able to help them. It’s safe to say

Sandi’s Help Finally Came After a Tough ‘Slip & Fall’

When you’re hurt in an accident, all you find to find is someone to help you. Sandi M. was in that position when a trip to get a snack resulted in a slip on some ice and a fall on her left side. Because of that, she was left in bad pain and sought someone

What Does the Taping of A Chicago Law Firm Radio Commercial Look Like?

If you’ve watched television or listened to a radio station in Chicagoland, chances are you’ve seen or heard an Ankin Law commercial. Attorney Howard Ankin has become adept at expressing the way that his law firm can help people injured through advertising. Over the last two decades, he’s been part of a variety of spots that

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.

Welcome to Ankin Law, Jenny Kelly!

As we enter the second half of 2025, we have a new addition to our lineup of talented attorneys at Ankin Law. Jenny Kelly, a native of Crown Point, Indiana, is joining the firm as our new Managing Intake Attorney. She will work with the Director of Intake Elliot Allen along with others to get clients

A University of Chicago Graduate Lives Out a NASCAR Dream

Once again, the best in all of stock car racing gathered in Chicago to test their skills of the 2.2 miles of roads that surround Grant Park over Fourth of July weekend. It’s a unique opportunity for many of NASCAR’s drivers to test their skills on a street circuit, including a graduate of the University

A Lawyer’s Journey from Russia to Chicago

From our receptionists to law clerks, legal assistants to lawyers, everyone has their own journey to Ankin Law. Attorney Maria Merman’s began on a different continent, thousands of miles away from the “Windy City.” That was in Moscow, where she was born and raised for a time before circumstances forced a move to the United States.

Ankin Law supports the Illinois Women’s Bar Association

At the end of June, we were proud to show our support for a major legal organization in Chicago. On June 26, Ankin Law was one of the sponsors of the 111th Annual Installation Dinner for the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois. It’s an event that focuses on spotlighting the leadership of women in the community and

Ankin Law supports Chicago Pride Parade 2025

At this law firm, we’re all about supporting equality and helping out people along with events that promote that value. Hence Ankin Law was quite visible this weekend in Chicago. In two ways, we showed our support for Pride Weekend in the city with two initiatives with media companies. Attorney Howard Ankin advertised before and during