Atty. Steven Skikos
Steven Skikos, a founding partner at Skikos, Crawford, Skikos & Joseph LLP, boasts a distinguished career spanning over three decades as a trial attorney. Since 1990, he has been deeply involved in a wide array of legal proceedings, from pharmaceutical and medical device cases to employment law disputes in both state and federal courts.
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Steven Skikos is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Skikos, Crawford, Skikos & Joseph, LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on drug crimes and litigation. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court, Central Distric (1990). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D. Honors, 1990) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Steven Skikos, a founding partner at Skikos, Crawford, Skikos & Joseph LLP, boasts a distinguished career spanning over three decades as a trial attorney
- Since 1990, he has been deeply involved in a wide array of legal proceedings, from pharmaceutical and medical device cases to employment law disputes in both state and federal courts
- Steve honed his trial skills during his tenure at the United States Attorney’s Office in San Francisco, where he prosecuted criminal cases and gained invaluable courtroom experience
- Since 1996, Steve has focused on complex pharmaceutical drug and medical device litigation, earning him numerous court-appointed lead and liaison counsel roles in California Judicial Counsel Coordinated Proceedings (JCCP) and federal Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) cases
- His strategic leadership and negotiation prowess have been instrumental in securing settlements exceeding $4 billion for tens of thousands of plaintiffs
- Steve has played pivotal roles in several high-profile litigations, including serving as Plaintiff’s Co-Liaison Counsel in the National Prescription Opiate case, Plaintiff’s Co-Liaison Counsel in the California North Bay Fire Cases, and Co-Lead Counsel in the DePuy ASR Hip Implant Products Liability Litigation, among others
- Before co-founding Skikos, Crawford, Skikos & Joseph LLP, Steve served as the managing partner of the San Francisco office at Lopez, Hodes, Restaino, Milman & Skikos
- He earned his law degree from Hastings College of Law in 1990, where he distinguished himself as the executive publications editor of the Hastings International and Comparative Law Review
- Steve is not only recognized for his legal acumen, but also for his contributions to legal academia and professional organizations
- He has authored published works on mass tort aggregate settlements and co-authored tributes to esteemed legal figures
- Steve is an active member of various bar associations and legal societies, including the State Bar of California, San Francisco Bar Association, and the National Trial Lawyers
- He also serves on the Advisory Board of the Institute for Complex Litigation & Mass Claims at Emory Law School, demonstrating his commitment to advancing legal education and practice
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