The son of Greek immigrants, Telly J. Liapis grew up learning firsthand how hard work and perseverance are the driving forces behind professional success and the realization of lifelong goals. At a young age, he became dedicated to working toward the ability to help others reach theirs. Telly became the first in his family to graduate from college, bringing pride to his family and securing the opportunity to help others achieve similar dreams.
As a partner for the Ankin Law, Telly has dedicated his life to giving a voice to each of his clients and allowing hard-working individuals like his parents and their ancestors the opportunity to seek justice as they build their lives. Every day, professionals fall victim to paralyzing injuries and even death resulting from preventable acts of negligence. Telly works to ensure these tragedies don’t erase years of hard work to secure financial stability.
Telly is well known as a tireless worker throughout the legal community. He combines a keen sense of awareness of the law with a methodical and calculating approach to litigating cases. Telly’s experience covers a diverse range of legal matters including transportation negligence, automobile collisions, trucking accidents, premises liability, construction negligence, medical negligence and product liability. He has garnered impressive victories for his clients based in large part on his compassion in representing injured individuals and a dedication to ensuring the security of their livelihood.
Title
Partner, Ankin Law
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science from Loyola University of Chicago
Juris Doctor from Chicago Kent College of Law Moot Court Honor Society Dean’s List CALI Award, Real Estate Legal Drafting and Advanced Research in Securities Henry Horner Scholarship Chicago-Kent Scholarship
Professional Associations
Chicago Bar Association Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Hellenic Bar Association Chicago-Kent International Law Moot Court, Coach
