Skorina Law, P.C.
Skorina Law, P.C. is a full service litigation firm that is devoted to maximizing recoveries on behalf of injured plaintiffs and businesses through trial, mediation and arbitration.
This lawyer is licensed to practice in California and has no record of discipline from the California bar association. *
Skorina Law, P.C.
Skorina Law, P.C. is a full service litigation firm that is devoted to maximizing recoveries on behalf of injured plaintiffs and businesses through trial, mediation and arbitration.
This lawyer is licensed to practice in California and has no record of discipline from the California bar association. *
Selected by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys to receive its 10 Best Attorneys award for exceptional and outstanding client service, the firm is totally dedicated to client satisfaction.
My personal injury clients find that I combine compassionate counseling with aggressive advocacy that maximize their recoveries, whether by settlement, trial, arbitration or mediation. They appreciate the time I spend with them, the investments we make in their case, our responsiveness and, of course, maximum damage awards without any out of pocket costs for them.
My business clients appreciate the breadth of my background and dedication to client service My clients have included the Coca-Cola Company, General Motors Corporation, Federated Department Stores, and Cooper Industries. My business clients report they appreciate the dedication, responsiveness and skill brought to bear in litigating, negotiating and resolving business disputes, whether with disgruntled employees, shareholders, or vendors. I bring large firm experience and attention to detail without the large firm fees.
I have litigated cases involving catastrophic personal injuries, products liability, complex insurance coverage issues, commercial disputes, and construction defects throughout California and the United States, and secured more than $40,000,000 in judgments and settlements.
You won't see us on billboards, bus benches, or daytime or late night television. You won't hear us on the radio or see us advertising in a mailbox circular. We are not interested in building a high volume "mill" practice. We don't take every case presented to us. We carefully select our cases and limit the number of matters we take on to ensure the highest quality representation possible.
We are gratified that our cases and clients come largely from other attorneys and satisfied clients. Over the years, we have won millions of dollars in judgments and settlements for clients in personal injury and business litigation matters. We serve clients in all of Southern California, including Orange County, Los Angeles, Irvine, Santa Ana, San Diego, Laguna Niguel, Ladera Ranch, Mission Viejo, San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Woods, Laguna Hills, Coto de Caza, Las Flores, Rancho Santa Margarita, Lake Forest, Dana Point and Capistrano Beach. Call our Laguna Niguel office (949) 582-1544 or email me directly to schedule a complimentary consultation today.
Whether you or a loved one have suffered serious injuries or have questions regarding an ongoing or threatened business dispute, I invite you to schedule a confidential consultation to review your matter.
Main Office
28202 Cabot Rd. Suite 300
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 582-1544
Yes, 15-30 Phone/Zoom/Office Consultation
Inquire
Varies
M-F 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, call for appointment
Yes
English
When a catastrophic loss strikes your family â you need an experienced, dedicated and compassionate attorney who will guide you through the difficult days ahead.
I have 30 years of experience in helping people get through life's unexpected traumatic events, whether a devastating personal injury or wrongful death.
Unlike many firms where matters are pushed down to junior lawyers, paralegals and legal assistants, every matter at Skorina Law, P.C. receives the attention of an experienced attorney who works with our client through every step of the engagement. From the very beginning, we work with our clients to develop a client-centered strategy taking into the account the client's entire life circumstance to achieve the outcome that is best for the client. We bring sophisticated legal representation previously available only to client's of larger firms to individuals and businesses in our community and we do it without charging large law firm fees.
Christopher J. Skorina President of Skorina Law, P.C. A graduate of the University of Michigan (A.B., summa cum laude) and the University of California, Berkeley School of Law (formerly, Boalt Hall) (Juris Doctor, 1990), Mr. Skorina has successfully resolved matters for clients through trial, arbitration, and mediation throughout the United States. His practice is focused on serious personal injury, including wrongful death, and business, real estate, and construction litigation. In addition, Mr. Skorina serves as General Counsel to start-up companies in southern California.
The firm is dedicated to remaining on the leading edge of advocacy techniques. Mr. Skorina is a graduate of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy's ("NITA") National Program, NITA's Advanced Advocates Program, and the Orange County Bar Association's College of Trial Advocacy.
His current and past professional memberships include the American Bar Association, American Association for Justice (formerly American Trial Lawyers Association), the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association, the Ohio State Bar Association, the Orange County Bar Association, Consumer Attorneys of California, the ABA Sections on Litigation and Tort & Insurance Practice, and the ABA Forum on the Construction Industry. In addition, Mr. Skorina also served as judicial clerk to California trial courts and has lectured on various litigation subjects, including evidence and discovery issues.
Practice Areas
Mr. Skorina's practice includes:
- Serious Personal Injury Litigation
- Business and Commercial Litigation and Counseling
- Construction Counseling and Litigation
- Products Liability Litigation
- Real Estate Litigation and Counseling
In the Community
Each year, the firm donates a portion of firm revenue to Olive Crest, which is dedicated to helping at-risk and abused children through the healing power of family (see olivecrest.org for information) and The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International, which is dedicated to humanitarian, health, education, and conflict-resolution efforts worldwide. See Rotary.org for more information. This year (2020) we are pleased to announce that the Veteran's Legal Institute, a non-profit dedicated to meeting the needs of our returning veterans, also will receive a portion of firm revenue. See Vetslegal.com for more information about this tremendous organization.
Mr. Skorina's past and present civic involvement has included volunteer roles in a number of organizations:
Rotary International - District 5320, Assistant Governor, 2019-
Current
Mission Viejo Rotary Club Current Member and Director, and
Past President, 2018-19;
Mission Viejo Rotary Foundation Director, 2014 - 2020
American Red Cross Volunteer
American Cancer Society Volunteer
Saddleback Community Church Children's Ministry Leader
Irvine Chapter of Jr. All American Football Past President
AYSO coach and Referee
At Home
In his free time, Mr. Skorina enjoys hiking, mountain biking and gardening, which as he puts it, consists of managing a troubled relationship with several temperamental rose bushes. He and his wife Kristie have three children, two cats and Patty, a terrier mix that serves as the firm mascot.
Bar Number: 195295
California, 1998
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
A.B., 1986
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
Juris Doctor, 1990
Christopher J. Skorina President of Skorina Law, P.C. A graduate of the University of Michigan (A.B., summa cum laude) and the University of California, Berkeley School of Law (formerly, Boalt Hall) (Juris Doctor, 1990), Mr. Skorina has successfully resolved matters for clients through trial, arbitration, and mediation throughout the United States. His practice is focused on serious personal injury, including wrongful death, and business, real estate, and construction litigation. In addition, Mr. Skorina serves as General Counsel to start-up companies in southern California.
The firm is dedicated to remaining on the leading edge of advocacy techniques. Mr. Skorina is a graduate of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy's ("NITA") National Program, NITA's Advanced Advocates Program, and the Orange County Bar Association's College of Trial Advocacy.
His current and past professional memberships include the American Bar Association, American Association for Justice (formerly American Trial Lawyers Association), the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association, the Ohio State Bar Association, the Orange County Bar Association, Consumer Attorneys of California, the ABA Sections on Litigation and Tort & Insurance Practice, and the ABA Forum on the Construction Industry. In addition, Mr. Skorina also served as judicial clerk to California trial courts and has lectured on various litigation subjects, including evidence and discovery issues.
Practice Areas
Mr. Skorina's practice includes:
- Serious Personal Injury Litigation
- Business and Commercial Litigation and Counseling
- Construction Counseling and Litigation
- Products Liability Litigation
- Real Estate Litigation and Counseling
In the Community
Each year, the firm donates a portion of firm revenue to Olive Crest, which is dedicated to helping at-risk and abused children through the healing power of family (see olivecrest.org for information) and The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International, which is dedicated to humanitarian, health, education, and conflict-resolution efforts worldwide. See Rotary.org for more information. This year (2020) we are pleased to announce that the Veteran's Legal Institute, a non-profit dedicated to meeting the needs of our returning veterans, also will receive a portion of firm revenue. See Vetslegal.com for more information about this tremendous organization.
Mr. Skorina's past and present civic involvement has included volunteer roles in a number of organizations:
Rotary International - District 5320, Assistant Governor, 2019-
Current
Mission Viejo Rotary Club Current Member and Director, and
Past President, 2018-19;
Mission Viejo Rotary Foundation Director, 2014 - 2020
American Red Cross Volunteer
American Cancer Society Volunteer
Saddleback Community Church Children's Ministry Leader
Irvine Chapter of Jr. All American Football Past President
AYSO coach and Referee
At Home
In his free time, Mr. Skorina enjoys hiking, mountain biking and gardening, which as he puts it, consists of managing a troubled relationship with several temperamental rose bushes. He and his wife Kristie have three children, two cats and Patty, a terrier mix that serves as the firm mascot.
Bar Number: 195295
California, 1998
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor A.B., 1986
University of California, Berkeley School of Law Juris Doctor, 1990
Selected by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys to receive its 10 Best Attorneys award for exceptional and outstanding client service, the firm is totally dedicated to client satisfaction.
My personal injury clients find that I combine compassionate counseling with aggressive advocacy that maximize their recoveries, whether by settlement, trial, arbitration or mediation. They appreciate the time I spend with them, the investments we make in their case, our responsiveness and, of course, maximum damage awards without any out of pocket costs for them.
My business clients appreciate the breadth of my background and dedication to client service My clients have included the Coca-Cola Company, General Motors Corporation, Federated Department Stores, and Cooper Industries. My business clients report they appreciate the dedication, responsiveness and skill brought to bear in litigating, negotiating and resolving business disputes, whether with disgruntled employees, shareholders, or vendors. I bring large firm experience and attention to detail without the large firm fees.
I have litigated cases involving catastrophic personal injuries, products liability, complex insurance coverage issues, commercial disputes, and construction defects throughout California and the United States, and secured more than $40,000,000 in judgments and settlements.
You won't see us on billboards, bus benches, or daytime or late night television. You won't hear us on the radio or see us advertising in a mailbox circular. We are not interested in building a high volume "mill" practice. We don't take every case presented to us. We carefully select our cases and limit the number of matters we take on to ensure the highest quality representation possible.
We are gratified that our cases and clients come largely from other attorneys and satisfied clients. Over the years, we have won millions of dollars in judgments and settlements for clients in personal injury and business litigation matters. We serve clients in all of Southern California, including Orange County, Los Angeles, Irvine, Santa Ana, San Diego, Laguna Niguel, Ladera Ranch, Mission Viejo, San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Woods, Laguna Hills, Coto de Caza, Las Flores, Rancho Santa Margarita, Lake Forest, Dana Point and Capistrano Beach. Call our Laguna Niguel office (949) 582-1544 or email me directly to schedule a complimentary consultation today.
Whether you or a loved one have suffered serious injuries or have questions regarding an ongoing or threatened business dispute, I invite you to schedule a confidential consultation to review your matter.
Main Office
28202 Cabot Rd. Suite 300
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 582-1544
Yes, 15-30 Phone/Zoom/Office Consultation
Inquire
Varies
M-F 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, call for appointment
Yes
English
When a catastrophic loss strikes your family â you need an experienced, dedicated and compassionate attorney who will guide you through the difficult days ahead.
I have 30 years of experience in helping people get through life's unexpected traumatic events, whether a devastating personal injury or wrongful death.
Unlike many firms where matters are pushed down to junior lawyers, paralegals and legal assistants, every matter at Skorina Law, P.C. receives the attention of an experienced attorney who works with our client through every step of the engagement. From the very beginning, we work with our clients to develop a client-centered strategy taking into the account the client's entire life circumstance to achieve the outcome that is best for the client. We bring sophisticated legal representation previously available only to client's of larger firms to individuals and businesses in our community and we do it without charging large law firm fees.
Christopher J. Skorina President of Skorina Law, P.C. A graduate of the University of Michigan (A.B., summa cum laude) and the University of California, Berkeley School of Law (formerly, Boalt Hall) (Juris Doctor, 1990), Mr. Skorina has successfully resolved matters for clients through trial, arbitration, and mediation throughout the United States. His practice is focused on serious personal injury, including wrongful death, and business, real estate, and construction litigation. In addition, Mr. Skorina serves as General Counsel to start-up companies in southern California.
The firm is dedicated to remaining on the leading edge of advocacy techniques. Mr. Skorina is a graduate of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy's ("NITA") National Program, NITA's Advanced Advocates Program, and the Orange County Bar Association's College of Trial Advocacy.
His current and past professional memberships include the American Bar Association, American Association for Justice (formerly American Trial Lawyers Association), the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association, the Ohio State Bar Association, the Orange County Bar Association, Consumer Attorneys of California, the ABA Sections on Litigation and Tort & Insurance Practice, and the ABA Forum on the Construction Industry. In addition, Mr. Skorina also served as judicial clerk to California trial courts and has lectured on various litigation subjects, including evidence and discovery issues.
Practice Areas
Mr. Skorina's practice includes:
- Serious Personal Injury Litigation
- Business and Commercial Litigation and Counseling
- Construction Counseling and Litigation
- Products Liability Litigation
- Real Estate Litigation and Counseling
In the Community
Each year, the firm donates a portion of firm revenue to Olive Crest, which is dedicated to helping at-risk and abused children through the healing power of family (see olivecrest.org for information) and The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International, which is dedicated to humanitarian, health, education, and conflict-resolution efforts worldwide. See Rotary.org for more information. This year (2020) we are pleased to announce that the Veteran's Legal Institute, a non-profit dedicated to meeting the needs of our returning veterans, also will receive a portion of firm revenue. See Vetslegal.com for more information about this tremendous organization.
Mr. Skorina's past and present civic involvement has included volunteer roles in a number of organizations:
Rotary International - District 5320, Assistant Governor, 2019-
Current
Mission Viejo Rotary Club Current Member and Director, and
Past President, 2018-19;
Mission Viejo Rotary Foundation Director, 2014 - 2020
American Red Cross Volunteer
American Cancer Society Volunteer
Saddleback Community Church Children's Ministry Leader
Irvine Chapter of Jr. All American Football Past President
AYSO coach and Referee
At Home
In his free time, Mr. Skorina enjoys hiking, mountain biking and gardening, which as he puts it, consists of managing a troubled relationship with several temperamental rose bushes. He and his wife Kristie have three children, two cats and Patty, a terrier mix that serves as the firm mascot.
Bar Number: 195295
California, 1998
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
A.B., 1986
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
Juris Doctor, 1990
Christopher J. Skorina President of Skorina Law, P.C. A graduate of the University of Michigan (A.B., summa cum laude) and the University of California, Berkeley School of Law (formerly, Boalt Hall) (Juris Doctor, 1990), Mr. Skorina has successfully resolved matters for clients through trial, arbitration, and mediation throughout the United States. His practice is focused on serious personal injury, including wrongful death, and business, real estate, and construction litigation. In addition, Mr. Skorina serves as General Counsel to start-up companies in southern California.
The firm is dedicated to remaining on the leading edge of advocacy techniques. Mr. Skorina is a graduate of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy's ("NITA") National Program, NITA's Advanced Advocates Program, and the Orange County Bar Association's College of Trial Advocacy.
His current and past professional memberships include the American Bar Association, American Association for Justice (formerly American Trial Lawyers Association), the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association, the Ohio State Bar Association, the Orange County Bar Association, Consumer Attorneys of California, the ABA Sections on Litigation and Tort & Insurance Practice, and the ABA Forum on the Construction Industry. In addition, Mr. Skorina also served as judicial clerk to California trial courts and has lectured on various litigation subjects, including evidence and discovery issues.
Practice Areas
Mr. Skorina's practice includes:
- Serious Personal Injury Litigation
- Business and Commercial Litigation and Counseling
- Construction Counseling and Litigation
- Products Liability Litigation
- Real Estate Litigation and Counseling
In the Community
Each year, the firm donates a portion of firm revenue to Olive Crest, which is dedicated to helping at-risk and abused children through the healing power of family (see olivecrest.org for information) and The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International, which is dedicated to humanitarian, health, education, and conflict-resolution efforts worldwide. See Rotary.org for more information. This year (2020) we are pleased to announce that the Veteran's Legal Institute, a non-profit dedicated to meeting the needs of our returning veterans, also will receive a portion of firm revenue. See Vetslegal.com for more information about this tremendous organization.
Mr. Skorina's past and present civic involvement has included volunteer roles in a number of organizations:
Rotary International - District 5320, Assistant Governor, 2019-
Current
Mission Viejo Rotary Club Current Member and Director, and
Past President, 2018-19;
Mission Viejo Rotary Foundation Director, 2014 - 2020
American Red Cross Volunteer
American Cancer Society Volunteer
Saddleback Community Church Children's Ministry Leader
Irvine Chapter of Jr. All American Football Past President
AYSO coach and Referee
At Home
In his free time, Mr. Skorina enjoys hiking, mountain biking and gardening, which as he puts it, consists of managing a troubled relationship with several temperamental rose bushes. He and his wife Kristie have three children, two cats and Patty, a terrier mix that serves as the firm mascot.
Bar Number: 195295
California, 1998
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor A.B., 1986
University of California, Berkeley School of Law Juris Doctor, 1990
This lawyer is licensed to practice in California and has no record of discipline from the California bar association. *
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This lawyer is licensed to practice in California and has no record of discipline from the California bar association. *
* Nolo has confirmed that every member attorney has a valid license and is in good standing with the state agency that licenses lawyers. Any past disbarments and suspensions (with possible exceptions for minor violations or nonpayment of dues, in our discretion) will be indicated accordingly in the badge. Member attorneys are required to notify Nolo immediately if they become the subject of any disciplinary action by any state licensing agency.
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