Atty. John J. Skawski
John J. Skawski focuses his practice on civil litigation with specialties in transportation and construction.
Profile Summary
About John J. Skawski at a glance
John J. Skawski is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sanchez Daniels & Hoffman LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, construction, slip & fall, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar U.S. Court of Appeal (1989). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1989) and University of Notre Dame (B.B.A. Business, 1985). Active member of Chicago, Du Page County and Illinois State Bar Associations Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- John J. Skawski focuses his practice on civil litigation with specialties in transportation and construction
- He also enjoys a commercial litigation practice representing businesses in contract and tort disputes
- He has represented Fortune 500 companies, including General Motors, Ford Motor Company, Chrysler Motor Company, General Mills, McDonald’s Corporation, Motorola, and others in a variety of civil and commercial matters
- John is regularly called upon to defend businesses and individuals in complex catastrophic personal injury cases when stakes and damages are high
- His successful results obtained through dispositive motions and trials are consistently upheld by appellate courts
- John has been a featured speaker at national insurance seminars and is sought out to provide training for claim representatives dealing with transportation claims
- He is a member of the Illinois Association of Defense Counsel, the Defense Research Institute, and is a Chair Qualified Arbitrator in both Cook and DuPage Counties
- John and his wife, Sandi, have three sons and reside in a western suburb of Chicago
- EDUCATION University of Notre Dame, B.B.A. 1985 Dean's List 1981-85 Notre Dame Club of Chicago Scholarship Recipient 1981-85 Loyola University School of Law 1989 Dean's List 1987-89 Leadership and Service Award BAR ADMISSIONS Illinois Supreme Court U.S
- District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Federal Trial Bar U.S
- Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit CERTIFICATES Chair Qualified Arbitrator PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS Defense Research Institute Illinois Defense Counsel Chicago Bar Association DuPage County Bar Association PUBLICATIONS Death of the Dead Man's Act?, published by the Illinois State Bar Association in Volume 82, No. 11 of the Illinois Bar Journal
- REPRESENTATIVE CASES Rerack v
- Lally, 241 Ill
- App. 3d 692 (1st Dist. 1992) Peacock v
- Waldeck, 2016 IL App (2d) 151043 Konrick v
- LaCroix, 2016 IL App (2d) 151027 -U John's goals are to help every client understand their legal options and to represent every client so that their faith in our system is renewed
- We keep clients informed and we strive to communicate in a manner that increases their comfort and knowledge in an efficient manner
- If my firm does not practice in your area of need, we will use our 40 plus years of experience to help find an appropriate lawyer
Practice Areas Explained
John J. Skawski's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John J. Skawski handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
John J. Skawski is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Illinois →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
John J. Skawski is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
John J. Skawski is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Illinois →
John J. Skawski is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Illinois →
John J. Skawski is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Illinois
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Looking for additional Illinois attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Chicago or all attorneys in Illinois.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about John J. Skawski
Where is John J. Skawski's law office located?
What practice areas does John J. Skawski handle?
How long has John J. Skawski practiced law?
Where did John J. Skawski go to law school?
How can I contact John J. Skawski for a consultation?
Practice Areas
Education
Bar Admissions
Reviews
No reviews yet.