Ian focused his studies on English at the University of Akron, where he graduated magna cum laude. He was awarded the highest scholarship to attend Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, earning his Juris Doctor in 2017. Ian graduated summa cum laude and ranked in the top 10 of his class.
Ian serves as the firm’s in-house probate attorney at Elk + Elk, guiding families through the legal complexities of wrongful death claims and cases involving injured minors.
Since joining the firm in 2018, Ian has utilized his strong legal writing and advocacy skills to provide compassionate and effective representation for his clients.
Ian has been recognized by Ohio Super Lawyers as a Rising Star every year since 2021. This honor is awarded to no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in each state, highlighting Ian’s dedication and excellence in the field.
Before focusing on probate law, Ian gained valuable experience representing personal injury plaintiffs, where he worked to secure successful outcomes for his clients.
A lifelong resident of the Cleveland area, Ian lives in Lyndhurst. When he isn’t working, he enjoys playing guitar, sculpting, and improving his golf game.
Settlements and Verdicts
$100,000 – Motor Vehicle Accident
Our client suffered a fractured vertebrae.
$88,000 – Premises Liability
A young boy broke his leg in a fall because of a defective railing.
$50,000 – Negligence
A young girl suffered burning and scarring to her neck.
$35,000 – Motor Vehicle Accident
A collision in a parking lot caused our client to suffer a torn rotator cuff.
$28,000 – Motor Vehicle Accident
Our client was rear-ended at a red light and suffered injuries.
Client Reviews
Pamela S. – November 2019
Reached out to Elk & Elk regarding an incident. The firm was very professional, personal, and took the time to do what was best for my interest. I was very satisfied with my attorney Ian Fijalkovich and his paralegal. Could not of had a better firm going to “bat” for me.
Nicole F. – February 2019
Did a great job on my case. Bjarne was always there for me, even when the first Lawyer assigned dropped the ball. Ian was my second lawyer and he was patient in explaining and answering questions. I found it convenient that a rep came out to my home in the beginning, but strange after not putting a face to a name until well over a year of being a client. Side note: Get auto coverage that covers YOUR excessive injuries, because due to the policy limitations of the defendant. The damages received was nowhere near my injury cost.
