Committed to keeping Chicago safe

“Ankin law will fund a scholarship to train a firefighter on proper inspection and installation of child safety seats"

- Howard



I’ve been thinking lately about my law practice—not just the legal services Ankin Law provides,

but what it means to be a lawyer in a major U.S. city in 2026.

As Ankin Law approaches its 30th anniversary, I’ve been fortunate to have a platform through TV,

buses, billboards and radio. With that exposure comes a responsibility to think carefully about the message I put out to Chicago and beyond.

I could simply say, “Injured? Call me” and call it a day. But I believe we can do more. I want to

give back to society and leave the world better than I found it.

That belief recently came through in a conversation with a Chicago Fire Department battalion chief. We discussed how many firehouses across the city and state no longer have certified child passenger safety seat inspectors or installers. New parents used to be able to have their car seats installed for free at their local firehouse. Today, certification requires a week of training away from work and the cost often isn’t in the firehouse budget.

That matters because a comprehensive study of 50,000 children in fatal U.S. crashes found that

nearly 70% were not properly restrained or were in a restraint that wasn’t appropriate for their age.

This fall, I’m proud that Ankin Law will fund a scholarship to train a Chicago firefighter in

child passenger safety seat installation and inspection. It will expand the department’s

resources, provide an important service to Chicago families and, ultimately, may save lives.

Committed to keeping Chicagoans safe—

that’s Ankin Law.



Client Stories:

Rachel L. turns to Attorney Raquel Gross for help

Rachel L. smiled and screamed with excitement when Attorney Raquel Gross walked into Ankin Law’s conference room on a check pick-up day in September. “I love you,” said Rachel L., greeting her lawyer with a big hug. “Best lawyer in Chicago!”

Rachel has felt that way since a car accident in May 2023, when she turned to the firm after struggling with another lawyer. In 2024, Raquel successfully resolved that case, along with another rideshare accident case a year later. Rachel was impressed by Raquel’s tenacity in court and the compassion she showed throughout the process.

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“Who fights for me? Raquel fights for me. Happiness is what 
she’s meant in my life.” - Rachel L.

Improper security? If you've been assaulted, Ankin Law is here to help.

You paid to park there. The garage took your money, lit the level however it chose to, put the cameras where it chose to, and decided how many people would be watching — very often none. When somebody is waiting behind a pillar on the walk back to your car, Illinois asks the people who own and run that garage a fair question: was this foreseeable, and was the security reasonable?

The company that owns the garage and the company paid to run it both answer for the lighting, the cameras, the call boxes and the patrols. Their incident logs, their maintenance records and their staffing schedules are the first things Ankin Law asks for.

Ankin Law has fought for injured Chicagoans for 30 years. If you've been harmed in an attack 
Ankin Law is here to help. Call 312.600.0000.

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Meet Elliot Allen - Where help begins at Ankin Law

Investigating Cyclospora cases

Ankin Law is investigating claims from people who developed cyclosporiasis after eating recalled iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de México, including lettuce served at certain Taco Bell locations. The outbreak has sickened thousands of consumers across the United States.

As of August 5, 2026, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had identified 6,358 confirmed illnesses, 278 hospitalizations, and two deaths across 15 states in the outbreak linked to the recalled lettuce. The investigation remains open, and those numbers may continue to rise. On July 16, 2026,

two consumers filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against Taylor Fresh Foods. The class-action

lawsuit alleges that Taylor Farms knowingly sold unsafe products to consumers and retailers, despite

a history of safety problems relating to the products. 

While the company claims it adheres to strict industry standards to uphold safety and quality, the recent outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis, a parasite that causes severe, watery diarrhea and other health problems, points to dangerous negligence in the company’s operations. The Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms indicates that contaminated water or soil in central Mexico introduced the parasite.

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If you were made ill by contaminated lettuce, call Ankin Law at 312.600.0000 for a Free Case Review.

Nuts on Clark, the iconic family-owned nut and popcorn shop, turned 40 this year, so we stopped by to get the backstory. Learn how the business began, the products that made it a Chicagoland favorite and how it has grown nationwide.



Patriarch Robert Keeney shares the origin story and introduces his children, Zach and Carly, the third-generation family members carrying Nuts on Clark into the future.

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Howard appears in commercials with Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson

Howard Ankin has appeared in commercials with celebrities and athletes for years. But not a Chicago Bears player. That changed this month when Howard appeared on the CBS2 set alongside Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson. They filmed four commercials, and Howard sat down with Jaylon for a Chicagoan You Should Know video interview. Commercials began airing this week. Bear down!

Watch Howard and Jaylon Johnson

Do you have a legal question? We're here to help. Call Ankin Law at 312.600.0000 for a Free Consultation