Practice areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Products Liability; view more
Licensed in Illinois since: 1995
Education: Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
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Jeffrey A. Schulkin stands at the forefront of personal injury and medical malpractice law from his base in Chicago, Illinois. A distinguished partner at Ankin Law Offices, he has dedicated more than a quarter century to advocating for individuals and families devastated by severe injuries and medical oversights. His practice spans the gamut of complex legal battles, including catastrophic workplace incidents, intricate medical negligence cases, and severe accidents involving motor vehicles and trucks.
Educated at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in speech communication, Mr. Schulkin further honed his shrewd legal acumen at the Chicago-Kent College of Law - Illinois Institute of Technology, earning his Juris Doctor degree. His initial professional stint at a defense firm equipped him with a unique insider's perspective on risk management and insurance defense strategies, which he adeptly uses to champion his clients' causes.
Known for his empathetic engagement with clients, Mr. Schulkin excels at navigating the intricacies of the legal system with a warm yet authoritative touch. His record is punctuated with significant settlements and verdicts that underscore his relentless pursuit of justice and compensation for his clients. This fusion of rigorous legal proficiency and genuine care forms the cornerstone of his practice.
Beyond the courtroom, Mr. Schulkin is a venerated member of the legal community. He maintains an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell. His scholarly contributions to the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, coupled with his active participation in several legal associations, reflect his commitment to the legal profession and its future. Whether mentoring emerging lawyers or authoring influential legal texts, his impact resonates throughout the legal landscape, making him a pillar of both professional excellence and community service in Illinois.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Products: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Assault, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Delayed or Incorrect Diagnosis, Dental Malpractice, Dram Shop Laws, Informed Consent, Medical Devices, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Defects, Personal Injury - Defense, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Pharmaceutical, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 80% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
- 10% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 10% Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1995, Illinois
Professional Webpage: https://ankinlaw.com/attorneys/jeffrey-alan-schulkin/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Illinois State Bar
- Wisconsin State Bar
- US District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA)
- Chicago Bar Association (CBA)
- American Association for Justice (AAJ)
- American Association for Justice (AAJ) - Birth Trauma Litigation Group (BTLG)
- Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA)
- The Society of Trial Lawyers and the Decalogue Society of Lawyers.
Pro bono / Community Service
- Jewish Council for Youth Services (JCYS), former member of the Board of Directors.
- Medical Research Junior Board Foundation (MRJBF) of Children’s Memorial Hospital (now Lurie Children’s Hospital), former member of the Board of Directors.
- Falcons Hockey Association, Board of Directors
Honors
- Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated attorney: Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence – 2025
- Included in the list of Illinois Super Lawyers – 2025
- 2014 Falcons Hockey Association Parent of the Year.
Educational Background
- University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, B.A. Speech Communications 1992, Minor: Business
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE) handbook, Illinois Civil Discovery Practice, Chapter 4, Production of Documents and Other Tangible Things, from 2002-2019 - Co-Author.
- 2022 Update to the IICLE for Medical Malpractice Chapter 1 - Co-Author.
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“A bull dog with a dynamic personality. A hard worker and a great father.”
“I have had cases against Mr. Shulkin for over ten years. He has always shown the highest degree of care towards his clients' cases, the courts and the profession. In that time, I have become aware of his reputation among his peers, which is outstanding and without blemish. He would be an excellent addition to the Super Lawyers group. I would not hesitate to recommend him to friends or family.”
“Jeff is a former co-worker on the insurance defense side, and more recently has been an adversary on a large case since he switched to the plaintiff side. He is always thoroughly prepared, has a personable but detailed style which impacts very favorably on juries and, above all, he is very fair and honest as an adversary.”
“Mr. Schulkin is an excellent attorney. His hard work and dedication are shown through the excellent results he gets for his clients.”
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2022 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2009 - 2010