About Richard
Biography
Attorney Richard Sklare is dedicated to fighting for clients who have experienced pain and suffering due to an accident or personal injury. Whether you've lost a loved one or been injured yourself, your physical, emotional and financial well being can suffer significantly. Mr. Sklare knows how devastating an accident can be to your quality of life. He has successfully helped many individuals and families find justice and compensation for their injuries through arbitration, mediation and trial.
After graduating from the University of Iowa with a B.A. in Political Science in 1986, Richard Sklare continued his education at the Chicago Kent College of Law and earned his Law Degree in 1989. Since then, he has been practicing law in The Northern District of Illinois and is a proud member of The Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar.
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 36 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1989
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2011
Location
Sklare Law Group Ltd.
20 North Clark suite 1450, Chicago, IL, 60602
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Richard C. Sklare's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
12 Client Reviews
Showing 6 - 8 of 8 reviews | 5 stars
Posted by Nicole | January 16, 2013
GREAT ATTORNEY
A little over a year ago I was in an automobile accident and needed an attorney, my friend recommended Mr. Sklare. I was scared and confused but with his help I was able to move forward from this awful experience. He held my hand through the process and I'm extremely happy with the final outcome. ...
Posted by Mari G. | January 16, 2013
Great Attorney, Awesome Staff!
First I want to say what a wonderful staff Mr. Sklare has, very pleasant ladies, very helpful. I hired Mr. Sklare and his firm for an auto accident I had a few years back. The times I called the office Mr. Sklare was very nice, polite and answered all my questions I had, the staff kept me updated on ...
Posted by anonymous | March 17, 2011
great lawyer
Mr Sklare is a great lawyer . My calls were always promptly responded to . The settlement he procured for me was very generous . His staff was polite and helpful . The last review must be from a client who is not being honest Mr Sklare is a great lawyer .
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2011.
Further suspension stayed issued in IL, 2011
updated on 09/09/2016Further suspension stayed means the attorney has been suspended, but that the suspension is placed on hold (and ultimately removed) if the attorney complies with certain requirements. Typically the requirements are included in a probation term the lawyer has been given at the same time.
“Those who make mistakes are judged not by that mistake,but by how they learn and grow from them.”
Suspension issued in IL, 2010
updated on 09/09/2016Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a specific period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
“Life is not without challenges and defeat . We are judged not by our failures,rather we are judged by how we grow and rise from them.”
Work Experience
1989 - Present
Partner, Sklare Law Group
Associations
Sample of Legal Cases
$8.0 Million
$1.3 Million
Education
1989
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
Spanish
English