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Howard Ankin

Chicago, Illinois Personal Injury Attorney


Practice Areas

Car Accident, Class Actions Plaintiff, Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation

Main Office

Ankin Law
10 N Dearborn St, Suite 500
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: 312-600-0000

About Howard Ankin

Howard Ankin is a third-generation attorney who has built lifelong connections with many of his clients, some of whom he’s known since childhood. These clients are often the descendants of individuals who were represented by his father and grandfather, creating a legacy of trust and commitment. Many recall seeing Howard as a young boy accompanying his father to the court during school breaks, where his passion for justice and the law was deeply ingrained from an early age.

Today, Howard is at the helm of Ankin Law, a firm he co-founded with his father, Paul B. Ankin, in March 1997. Over the years, the firm has grown under its leadership, specializing in personal injury, workers’ compensation, trucking litigation, wrongful death, social security disability, and both criminal and civil litigation. Howard’s dedication to his clients and his relentless pursuit of justice continue the proud Ankin family tradition of providing exceptional legal support.

In just his third year of practice, Howard achieved a $1,000,000 recovery for his client in Latta vs. Village Green Associates—a testament to his skill and determination. Today, his record is filled with numerous legal victories, but what Howard values most is the stability and hope he brings to his clients by securing their livelihoods through his legal expertise.

Howard is committed to representing his clients not just as an attorney, but as a trusted advisor and friend. He is known for providing quality referrals for legal matters beyond his practice areas, ensuring his clients receive the best possible guidance. His dedication to Ankin Law is evident every day, as families across Chicago and Illinois continue to seek the firm’s counsel at every stage of their lives.

Education

John Marshall Law School, J.D.-1993
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, B.A.-1990

Bar Associations

Illinois State Bar Association

Honors & Awards

Decalogue Society of Lawyers, Presidential Citation-2023
Habitat for Humanity Appreciation Award-2023
Workers' Injury Law and Advocacy Group (WILG), Top 100 Injured Workers Attorneys, 2015-2023
American Association for Justice (AAJ), Distinguished Service Award-2022
American Association for Justice (AAJ), Wiedemann and Wysocki Award-2021
American Association for Justice (AAJ), Above and Beyond Award-2020
UIC Law (formerly The John Marshall Law School), Distinguished Service Award-2017
Another Chance Baptist Church, Service Award-2014
Bishop Paul Hall Community Center, Alberta Hall Humanitarian Award-2013
Chicago Teamsters Black Caucus, Award of Gratitude-2012

Professional Associations

Board of Directors, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
Board of Governors, Governor At Large, American Association of Justice
PAC, Eagle Level, American Association of Justice
Leaders Forum, American Association of Justice
National Finance Council Board, American Association of Justice
Gold Fellow, Illinois Bar Foundation
President of the John Marshall Law School Alumni Association-2018
John Marshall Law School Trustee Nominating Committee-2018
UIC and JMLS Working Team for Alumni Development and Integration-2018

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