Pete Skiko is an experienced trial lawyer who has handled complex litigation and trial work on both sides of the aisle over his more than 30-year legal career. While his recent and current focus is on contract security-related litigation, Pete has handled all aspects of litigation involving construction, fire/explosion and other catastrophic loss, premises liability, employment and insurance coverage–related matters.           

Notably, Pete has tried seven- and eight-figure demand cases to verdict, including those involving contract security matters.

    Education

    • John Marshall University (Atlanta) (LL.M. Labor and Employment, 2014)
    • Notre Dame Law School (J.D., 1992)
    • University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1989)

    Bar Admissions

    • Illinois

    Court Admissions

    • U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
    • U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois

    Professional Affiliations

    • ASIS International
    • Illinois Security Professionals Association (ISPA)
    • Chicago Bar Foundation

    Awards & Honors

    • Illinois Super Lawyers®, 2012–2022
    • Chicago Magazine, Top Attorneys in Illinois, 2016
    • Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, Highest Settlement Award, 2014 ($61 million)

Peter G. Skiko

Pete Skiko is an experienced trial lawyer who has handled complex litigation and trial work on both sides of the aisle over his more than 30-year legal career. While his recent and current focus is on contract security-related litigation, Pete has handled all aspects of litigation involving construction, fire/explosion and other catastrophic loss, premises liability, employment and insurance coverage–related matters.           

Notably, Pete has tried seven- and eight-figure demand cases to verdict, including those involving contract security matters.

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Pete Skiko is an experienced trial lawyer who has handled complex litigation and trial work on both sides of the aisle over his more than 30-year legal career. While his recent and current focus is on contract security-related litigation, Pete has handled all aspects of litigation involving construction, fire/explosion and other catastrophic loss, premises liability, employment and insurance coverage–related matters.           

Notably, Pete has tried seven- and eight-figure demand cases to verdict, including those involving contract security matters.

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