Ganan & Shapiro, P.C.’s philosophy of vigorously defending claims helps to create a positive impact on its clients’ financial picture, and an important element in achieving a result which will resolve claims in a cost-efficient manner. In addition to litigation, the firm has performed administrative and support services for its clients, this is achieved by conducting seminars and training programs, publishing semi-annual compensation rate updates, and providing newsletters which discuss legal issues and developments at the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission.


The firm has welcomed these tasks and has developed a strong administrative and secretarial support system to sustain these functions, backed with the necessary computer network. The well-trained staff utilizes this network to track files, to maintain dockets and daily calendars, and also for word processing, billing, e-mail, and other ancillary needs. This impacts directly on the efficient delivery of service to clients. The firm has provided each attorney with an e-mail address, and the use of e-mail correspondence is encouraged wherever practical.