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Howard Offers Chicago Winter Driving Legal Advice on 97.1 The Drive

Once again, Attorney Howard Ankin was on the airwaves in Chicago offering advice to motorists on 97.1 The Drive. In his most recent appearance on “The Sherman and Tingle Show,” he offered some insights on a “pet peeve” that the hosts have during the winter: Drivers who fail to clear their cars of snow and

A Chicago Law Firm that Takes on The Personality of The City

You can’t be a law firm in the city you practice in without taking on some of the personality of its people. In Chicago, that’s approaching life with a blue-collar mentality with the toughness and grit to get through the most difficult of situations. We like to think we’ve done so at Ankin Law in

Ankin Law Provides Help to Those in Need in A Chicago Cold Snap

While Chicagoans are used to the cold, the temperatures this weekend made it dangerous to be outside. Ankin Law realized this and provided help to those who need it the most in our community. Led by Attorney Howard Ankin, we donated to the efforts of Pastor Kenyatta Smith and Another Chance Church on January 23 as they

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.

Recalled Yellowfin Tuna With Botulism Risk Distributed by Third Party

January 21st, 2026 (Chicago, IL) – Recalled Yellowfin tuna linked to a potential botulism risk was inadvertently shipped to retail stores in multiple U.S. states, raising serious food safety concerns for consumers. The canned tuna was part of an active recall issued in February 2025, but Tri-Union Seafoods confirmed that a third-party distributor mistakenly released the affected Genova Yellowfin Tuna

Meet Ankin Law’s 2026 Super Lawyers!

Once again, a major agency has recognized Ankin Law for having some of the elite lawyers We’re proud to announce that 12 of our attorneys have been named as 2026 Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers. This is an honor that’s reserved for the top five percent of all attorneys in the state. Candidates are evaluated by Super Lawyers

Ankin Law Was There for Claude when His Employer Wasn’t

If there is a case study as to why someone injured at work needs a Personal Injury lawyer by their side, it’s Claude. He was injured when he fell through a six-foot hole while at work, but the support he hoped to get from his employer wasn’t there. “The next day, I’m on crutches in

Saluting our 2025 Chicagoans You Should Know

There are people throughout Chicagoland from all walks of life who are doing good for themselves along with our community. Some of them are in community service, others in sports, while some have made their contributions through the arts. Each has brought their best to their chosen passion to make those around them better. That’s

What a Lawyer Says You Should Do in Your First Year of Law School

There are thousands of students entering classes this January to begin their work toward becoming an attorney. It’s the start of a three-year journey where they will learn to start thinking like a lawyer, with numerous challenges along the way. Sometimes this can be a little overwhelming for someone just getting into the legal field,

Why Ankin Law Is Better Equipped to Help Injured People in 2026

To keep up with an ever-changing world, Ankin Law is doing what it can to make improvements for the better. We’ve had that same philosophy from when we started our Personal Injury firm in Chicago in 1997 and continue that as we head into our 29th year of practice. It’s about adding new technology that will better help