Of all the specialty days each year, Friday, November 7, 2025 featured one of our favorites.

That’s “Love Your Lawyer Day,” an opportunity for people to appreciate the work that an attorney does from them in a legal case.

Here at Ankin Law, we wanted to find a way to spotlight our wonderful attorneys for the great work they do for our personal injury clients.

So we decided to have those we’ve helped give their thoughts on the lawyer that deserves a little love after their case.

To salute our attorneys, we searched through out “Client Stories” so far in…
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Anyone who has had the chance to talk with Attorney Howard Ankin knows that he’s not afraid to tell a story. 

That came in handy for a national podcast that was looking for the founder of Ankin Law to discuss how he’s successfully built a business over the past 28 years. 

Howard was happy to join the “Partnerships for Profit” podcasts that’s produced by Leduc Entertainment. The program features a number of attorneys from around the country talking about their journey in their practice and how they were able to achieve success.

In his episode with host Ana Del Rio,…
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Ankin Law attorney, Brien DiNella recently represented an injured worker in an arbitration hearing and came away with a favorable decision for his client. The injured worker hurt his right shoulder and lumbar spine as he was loading and unloading fiberglass bags from one semi trailer to another. He let his supervisor know within the first 5-6 hours of the 12 hour shift that he was in discomfort. Nevertheless, he spent the entire shift carrying and lifting overhead the 75-100lbs bags. Two days later, when the pain was overwhelming, he went to a doctor.

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Being a lawyer is not just about relying on the experience you’ve gained but also adding to your knowledge base as times evolve. 

That explains why a number of attorneys at Ankin Law took time out of their day this fall to find ways to better help clients injured when they are on the job.

On October 31, the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association hosted their annual Workers’ Compensation Seminar at the Hilton in Oak Brook. It’s an event that’s part of the continuing education of our lawyers and others from around the state in the changes to this particular practice.
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Once again in 2025, we are adding to our attorney roster in order to further help those who call us when they’ve been injured. 

This time, we’re adding a new lawyer to our strong Workers’ Compensation department.

Attorney Shane McDonough is joining Ankin Law as an associate and will be working with those who reach out to us for aid after being injured on the job. 

He’s a native of Bergen County, New Jersey, just outside of New York City, but his roots in the law began in the Midwest. Shane attended college at the University of Dayton where he…
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It’s a day full of candy where the costumes can be comical or scary, where the imagination takes over to create a fantasy world in the midst of reality.

That’s what makes Halloween so special – and Attorney Howard Ankin knew the perfect person to match the spirit of the day. 

In his latest commercial to tout the ways that Ankin Law can help out people in Chicagoland who have been injured, Howard teamed up with the famed Svengoolie for a shoot this fall. 

The pair united for a few advertisements at the WCIU-TV studios, picking up immediately from where…
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You can handle a lowball settlement by first establishing why the insurer offered an unfair payout. You can do that by requesting the insurer to justify the lowball offer in writing, especially if that information is unavailable in the award letter. You can then carefully review the reasons provided by the insurer and send a demand letter with your counteroffer.

Insurance providers often offer lowball settlements to protect their bottom line. They use strategies such as contesting liability, creating unnecessary delays, and downplaying your injuries. You are more likely to receive a lowball settlement when you are unrepresented than when…
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If you or a loved one gets hurt on vacation in Chicago, various parties could be legally responsible under Illinois premises liability law, including hotel management, staff, and Airbnb hosts who fail to create and maintain a safe environment for occupants.

For help with Chicago hotel & Airbnb injury claims, call Ankin Law at 312-600-0000 to schedule a free consultation with a Chicago premises liability lawyer.

How Visitors Could Sustain Injuries on Vacation in Chicago

According to Road Genius, one recent year saw over 55.34 million visitors, with the city averaging around this figure annually. While many visitors come…
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A late-night collision at a busy Chicago Ridge intersection has once again drawn safety concerns. Police confirm that one person was killed, and several others were injured, in a recent crash at 99th Street and Harlem Avenue—an area neighbors have long criticized for confusing signals and aggressive driving.

According to investigators, two vehicles collided at the intersection during the evening hours, leaving both cars badly damaged. Emergency crews transported occupants of both the vehicles to Christ Hospital. A 22-year-old passenger in one of the vehicles did not survive.

For residents of Chicago Ridge, the tragedy felt like a confirmation of…
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When you get into a car accident, you can be dealing with a serious injury along with significant damage to your primary mode of transportation.

That’s why Miroslav felt like he was “lost” when he was in a wreck of his own – and felt the need to call Ankin Law. 

Luckily, he had Attorney Maria Merman there to help guide him on the path to recovery both physically and financially.

Miroslav worked with her along with Legal Assistant Adrianna Carrillo to treat some neck pain while also get repairs to his automobile after a head-on collision. Both of these…
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People involved in an accident where a driver was turning may ask, “Who’s liable in a left-turn car crash in Illinois?” The driver making a left turn is often liable for failing to give way to oncoming traffic. The state fault rules, however, recognize various circumstances in which liability may be shifted or shared.

The input of an experienced lawyer is necessary to identify the liable party and navigate the insurance or lawsuit process. Seasoned accident attorneys at Ankin Law understand Illinois’ fault rules and will leverage their experience to fight for your rightful compensation. Call us at 312-600-0000 to…
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For the second time in less than a month, two attorneys from Ankin Law impart their knowledge to the next generation of legal professionals.

Attorneys Jake Nabat and Jennifer Kelly didn’t have to go too far to do that for this appearance on October 23.

After speaking at the University of Illinois at Chicago Law School on October 14, the pair made their way across the street to DePaul School of Law to take part in their Practice Area Exploration Fair. 

An event for first year students of the school, Jake and Jenny answered a variety of questions about the…
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Building one’s practice of law is a journey that comes with experiences and time, containing both good and bad experiences when working on cases. 

It’s the best way for a lawyer to gain the skills necessary to work effectively for their clients – and a journey one person from Ankin Law found quite valuable. 

Attorney Chris Garrett has grown his practice here since January 2018 after graduating from University of Illinois at Chicago Law School. By working on a number of different cases, he’s been able to develop himself into a seasoned attorney, earning his elevation to partner in January…
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