Atty. Douglas S Skalka

Atty. Douglas S Skalka

Douglas S. Skalka is an experienced bankruptcy and commercial finance practitioner.

New Haven New Haven 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas S Skalka at a glance

Douglas S Skalka is a Principal based in New Haven, Connecticut, practicing at Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C.. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, commercial re, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1985), U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1985), New York (1986), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1990). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1985) and Cornell University (A.B., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New Haven, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Douglas S. Skalka is an experienced bankruptcy and commercial finance practitioner
  • He represents businesses, lenders, trade auditors and investors in many bankruptcy and business reorganization matters
  • Attorney Skalka’s clients include secured and unsecured creditors, debtors, commercial lenders, trustees, and creditors’ committees
  • His cases are located in Connecticut and though out the country
  • He serves as counsel for asset-based lending transactions, avoidance actions, business reorganization, and the acquisition of troubled companies and their assets
  • Attorney Skalka holds a certification in business bankruptcy from the American Board of Certification
  • Doug has held this select certification for over twenty years
  • As such, he was recently named a Senior Specialist by the Board
  • The American Board of Certification is the nation’s premier legal specialty certification organization
  • The Board certifies attorneys as specialists in business bankruptcy, consumer bankruptcy and creditors’ rights law

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas S Skalka's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas S Skalka handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Douglas S Skalka is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Connecticut →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Douglas S Skalka is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Connecticut →

Commercial Real Estate

Douglas S Skalka is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Connecticut →

Creditor Rights & Collections

Douglas S Skalka is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Connecticut →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Connecticut

Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Haven are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas S Skalka

Where is Douglas S Skalka's law office located?
Douglas S Skalka's law practice is located in New Haven, Connecticut. The firm is Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas S Skalka handle?
Douglas S Skalka focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, commercial re, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has Douglas S Skalka practiced law?
Douglas S Skalka has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Douglas S Skalka go to law school?
Douglas S Skalka earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (A.B., 1982).
How can I contact Douglas S Skalka for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas S Skalka directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Douglas S Skalka received?
Douglas S Skalka's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Boston University School of Law
- 1985
A.B.
Cornell University
- 1982

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Admitted: 1985
New York
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1990

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