Chenkin Law Firm

About

Welcome to Chenkin Law Firm where we give every case, from big to small, the attention it deserves.

Story

Chenkin Law Firm, P.C. was founded by Ira Chenkin in 1983. For almost 35 years, we've worked tirelessly to help Texans protect their rights, find justice and hold wrongdoers accountable.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Chenkin Law Firm provides its clients with personalized service. And while Ira Chenkin works independently with each client, he also retains access to the legal resources of the personal injury lawyers at William Kherkher. This partnership allows Chenkin Law Firm to provide you with the most experienced and effective legal representation available.

Ira Chenkin and his staff are committed to upholding a high standard of excellence, and we would be happy to discuss how Chenkin Law Firm can help you and your family with a free, initial case evaluation.

To set up your free consultation or just to learn more about the firm, please complete the form here or call us toll free at (800) 721-7472.


OUR PROCESS

At Chenkin Law Firm, we give every case, from big to small, the attention it deserves. Our three-pronged process is simple but has been proven effective time and time again: Evaluate, Investigate, Pursue.

Evaluating Your Case

We start by listening to your story, asking the right questions and evaluating your claim. And after hearing your side, we’ll provide you with a concrete plan to approach your individual case. This initial consultation will cost you nothing is free from any obligation.

Investigating Your Case

If you choose Chenkin Law Firm as your representation, we’ll immediately begin a thorough investigation of your case. We’ll interview witnesses, examine physical evidence and follow every possible avenue on your behalf. This step is extremely important, and based on our findings, many of our clients have been surprised to learn that they were not at fault for their accident.

Pursuing Your Case

Once we’ve determined fault, we’ll craft a legal strategy for pursuing compensation and protecting your interests. That can mean anything from negotiating with the insurance company for a more favorable settlement to filing a lawsuit. But no matter the course of action we decide on, you’ll have our years of experience on your side.

ABOUT IRA

IRA H. CHENKIN
Owner, Founder

Ira Chenkin was born in Brooklyn, New York in March 1952. After graduating cum laude from the University of Buffalo in 1973 and earning his law degree from South Texas School of Law in 1977.

Ira quickly began a successful career as a criminal defense lawyer under the guidance of Jim Tatum. Five years later, he founded Chenkin Law Firm in 1983. Today, Ira Chenkin is highly regarded as a state and federal trial lawyer.

Education
South Texas College of Law, 1977
J.D., with Honors

Notro Dame University, 1976

Imperial College of London, 1976

State University of New York at Buffalo, 1973
B.A., Cum Laude

Professional Associations & Awards

National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Lawyers
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
National Institute of Personal Injury Lawyers
American Trial Lawyer Association
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Association
Sports Lawyer Association
Harris County Criminal Association
State Bar College
Our Staff

Kirby Chenkin: Chief Marketing Officer

Nicki Supanic: IT Support

Robert Turner: Marketing Consultant

Cooper Uthe: Legal Assistant

Of Counsel

Andrew Drapkin: Personal Injury Attorney

Michael Burg: Business Litigation Attorney

Lonnie Chenkin: CLC Enterprises Owner

Able Ten Inc

Principle Office

Williams Kherkher Building
8441 Gulf Freeway, Suite 600
Houston, Texas 77017
1-800-721-7472

Mission

Welcome to Chenkin Law Firm where we give every case, from big to small, the attention it deserves.With more than 35 years of experience defending the rights of others, our legal team is ready to work with you on your personal injury, criminal or commercial litigation case.