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Meet Barry Butler – One of our ‘Chicagoans You Should Know’

There are many people in Chicago who have their way to show affection for the city that they love. Barry Butler does so through a great passion in his life: Photography – and he’s done a pretty good job. The Chicagoan has built a tremendous following on social media with his stunning photographs of different venues

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.

How an Ankin Law Lawyer Deals with A Death Case

One of the most difficult cases that we deal with at Ankin Law concerns someone who is deceased. Sometimes it’s due to an accident or other times due to a case of Medical Malpractice. No matter how it happened, it becomes incredibly important for the lawyer on the case to handle it with competence and care. So

Ankin Law Show Support for Buffalo Grove ‘National Night Out’

To start off August, Ankin Law was proud to take part in a national tradition that brings communities together in Chicagoland. On Tuesday, August 5, Ankin Law was one of the organizations that participated in “National Night Out” in Buffalo Grove. Attorneys Matthew Friedman and Scott Goldstein, both partners at the firm, were in attendance to meet-and-greet people

Which Baby Foods Are Linked to Heavy Metals?

Heavy metals in baby food have become a growing concern for parents across Chicago and nationwide. Recent investigations have revealed that many popular baby food brands contain dangerous levels of arsenic, lead, mercury, and cadmium. Understanding which baby foods are linked to heavy metals, and how to protect your child, is crucial for parents.

Play Kitchen Recalled Due to Strangulation Risk

August 6th 2025 (Chicago, IL) – Backyard Kids of Plano, Texas has issued a voluntary recall of 192,000 KidKraft Farm to Table Model Play Kitchens due to a risk of strangulation. To date, one death has been reported. A 23-month old became asphyxiated in February 2023 when the back of his shirt got caught on the hooks of the play

Helping People Navigate Social Security Is This Lawyer’s Passion

Navigating the social security/disability system in America is extremely difficult, and one of Ankin Law’s attorneys saw that first hand during his life. Someone close to John Darragh had to go through it to get help, and the hardships in navigating the process were evident to him for years. It’s those pains that he saw that would

Howard Gets Another Chance to Work for Clients Nationally

One of the biggest things that Ankin Law stands for is doing what we can to help the legal profession both now and for the future. That attitude starts with the man at the top: Attorney Howard Ankin, who made that one of the principals of the firm when he founded it in 1997. It’s why