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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

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.

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

Check out These Unique Ankin Law Commercials with Channel 7

Taking to the airwaves to talk about the way we help those injured in Chicagoland has become an art at Ankin Law. Whether it’s with athletes or celebrities, in a recording studio or on a baseball diamond, Attorney Howard Ankin isn’t afraid to try anything for a spot. That was proven true in a collection of Ankin

Modern Warrior Dietary Supplements Recall Issued Over Undeclared Ingredients

January 12, 2026 (Chicago, IL) – Modern Warrior has issued a nationwide recall of all lots of Modern Warrior Ready, a dietary supplement designed to boost metabolism and reduce cravings. The product was sold directly to customers via online stores. The recall was issued due to the presence of potentially harmful undeclared ingredients, including tianeptine, 1,4-DMAA, and aniracetam that was

A New Year Doesn’t Mean New Goals for Ankin Law

As the calendar turns to 2026, Ankin Law attorneys are already back at work helping those in need around Chicagoland. Thousands of people came to our Chicago law firm last year for help and we’re still assisting those clients as we get into the new year. While Ankin Law continues to adapt to the changing landscape

Philip Risley Secures TTD and PPD for Injured Security Guard

After a slip and fall accident that resulted in a severe tibial fracture, a security guard was denied workers’ compensation benefits by his employer, United Security Services, Inc.. He enlisted the help of Ankin Law attorney Phil Risley who was able to secure permanent partial disability benefits, and temporary total disability benefits, along with payment

How Ankin Law helped Chicago children this holiday season

The holidays are all about sharing and giving, so naturally, Ankin Law is pretty busy the last month of the year. Attorney Howard Ankin has always made it a priority to give back to the Chicagoland area, where he both grew up and now practices law. One of the ways he did was to a South Side