Richard C. Sklare

Richard C. Sklare

3.7
Rating: 5.6

Licensed for 36 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice ... +3 more

20 North Clark suite 1450, Chicago, IL

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2011
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About Richard

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 36 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1989

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

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

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3.7 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 28, 2014 | Car Accidents

Would not refer

I looked out to him for help when I got into a car accident like 4 months ago and I still have no information every time I call he's never in I never recieve a call back and I feel like his receptionist just don't give him the messages if I had known I would have reached out to another attorney but n...ow I know for future references never use all are law firm again

Posted by anonymous | September 24, 2013

not at all happy with this law firm or the staff

I called mr. sklare office I was told he was on vacation [ which it fine] & they would have him call me back once he comes off vacation [ never received a call] the staff [ all women] are very rude & unprofessional, they do not make me feel like they care about me [ even if they don't u don't want th...e client 2 know that] I sent them all my info & everytime I call they ask the same question[ which I answered 5 times already] any business will ask your name [ maybe date of birh or ss number] to al least look like they are professional [ they don't do any of that] then they over talk you & never answer your question. I've been told they called [ I have caller id & voice mail] never got a call. when I call them back, they are very very rude & it seems like 2 me they don't want 2 be bothered. I told them they don't have great reviews, they really could care less. I think I made a HUGE MISTAKE USING THIS FIRM [ some one told me about them]

Posted by LaShaunda | January 16, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Attorney

I would highly recommend this attorney. He provided excellent customer service, was always available to answer all of my questions. His staff was also very helpful and courteous. My case settle quickly and I received a good settlement.

Posted by Mari G. | January 16, 2013 | Personal Injury

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 ...status on my case, calling to see how my treatment was doing. I am very pleased with Mr. Sklare, he did a wonderful job on my case, he's an attorney I would recommend to family and friends.

Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2008 | Car Accidents

Avoid this lawyer and his firm

"I strongly recommend that you DO NOT use this attorney. I signed up with the Evins, Friend & Sklare firm for a personal injury case and I received egregious mishandling of my case - bordering on malpractice. The communication was virtually non-existent. After being in an auto accident, I called the ...office approximately a dozen times over the next year to make sure that the case was moving forward, but I rarely received a call back, and never from an attorney. Since I didn't have any experience in similar situations, I really didn't know what to do. I received no guidance or advice on the proper documentation of injury or handling of my case. Because of this mishandling, I did not receive fair compensation. The office staff is consistently rude and simply does not return calls. Finally, after sending a letter threatening a malpractice suit against the firm, I magically got a call the next day and a little bit of attention, albeit with an everpresent petulant attitude. Sklare was the primary attorney with whom I communicated. I ended up calling other law firms to see if they would take over my case, but they declined, since it was so far along. I don't know if they are overbooked or are simply disorganized and lousy, but I would STRONGLY recommend NOT using Sklare or his firm. Call around. Speak to several lawyers and make sure you feel comfortable with the entire firm before signing on. Good luck."

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Experience

Rating:  5.6 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2011.

Further suspension stayed issued in IL, 2011

updated on 09/09/2016

Further 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.

Richard’s comment:

“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 09/09/2016

Suspension 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.

Richard’s comment:

“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

Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar

Sample of Legal Cases

Medical Malpractice Verdict

$8.0 Million

Auto Accident Settlement

$1.3 Million

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Education

1989

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

University of Iowa

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

Spanish

English

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