Jennifer Bunker Skerston
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Biography
Jennifer Bunker Skerston has worked in the Illinois Valley legal community for the past seven years handling many litigation related matters including will contests, property tax appeals, breach of contract, and personal injury claims.
Jennifer Bunker Skerston is actively involved in the Illinois State Bar Association Trusts and Estates Section Council. She is the Editor of the Council’s monthly publication distributed to members throughout Illinois. She also assists the Council in providing continuing legal education to attorneys, determining the need for new legislation, and reviewing and suggesting changes to current legislative proposals affecting wills, trusts and estates. She has developed and drafted will and trust-based estate plans and administered probate and trust estates. She teaches an advanced Master of Laws (LL.M) class at The John Marshall Law School in Estate Planning and Tax Law. She also has experience in representing local governmental agencies and in representing closely held businesses.
Jennifer graduated Cum Laude from Michigan State University College of Law with a concentration in Environmental and Natural Resources Law in May 2009 and was a Merit Scholarship recipient. She received her undergraduate degree, graduating With Highest Honors, from DePaul University in American Studies and minored in Professional Writing.
Jennifer Bunker Skerston was recognized as an outstanding young professional and a member of the “40 Under Forty” class for Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall and Putnam counties. She has been actively involved in the Zonta Club of the LaSalle-Peru Area.
Jennifer Bunker Skerston, has represented clients in Streator and throughout central Illinois for more than nine years. She handles Family Law matters involving custody determinations, divorces, paternity, adoptions and guardianship. She also handles matters concerning, estate planning, wills, trusts, probate matters, estate administration.
Practice Areas
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Social Security Disability
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
Landlord Tenant
Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
Elder Law
Fees
- Free Consultation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Attorney Zukowski Law Offices
Year: 2010 - 2016
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Law Clerk Justice Robert Carter, Third District Appellate Court
Year: 2016 - 2017
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Attorney Law Offices of Reilly & Skerston
Year: Current
Description: If you've been arrested and charged with a crime, it's time to find a dedicated attorney who will fight for your freedom. Choose Law Offices of Reilly & Skerston, LLC today if you're looking for an attorney that will give your case the personal attention it needs. Criminal Representation Provide for your family If you are going through a difficult divorce or separation, you can retain an attorney who will fight for the needs of your family. Law Offices of Reilly & Skerston, LLC takes new cases for divorces, paternity, adoptions, custody, and more. Call us today! Fighting for families Protect your family Social Security Disability If you need an attorney, choose Law Offices of Reilly and Skerston, LLC. James T. Reilly and Jennifer Bunker Skerston have been concentrating in civil and criminal litigation for over 45 years of combined success.
Professional Associations
State Bar of Illinois # 6299208 Member (Current)
LaSalle County Bar Association Secretary (2018 - Current)
Illinios State Bar Association Editor (2012 - Current)
Publications
methods to ensure appropriate diligence and promptness in representing clients Illinois State Bar Association (March, 2018)
Survey of Illinois Law: Trusts and Estates Southern Illinois University Law Journal (2014)
Awards
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Selected to Rising Star 2019
Super Lawyers 2019.0
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Outstanding Young Leader
Streator Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry 2018.0
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40 Under Forty
Illinois Small Business Development Center 2012.0
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Full-Tuition Merit Scholarship
Michigan State University 2006.0
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5 Year Newsletter Editor Award
Illinois State Bar 2019.0
Note: Trust & Estates Newsletter
Education
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Michigan State University J.D. (2009) | Concentration in Environmental and Natural Resources Law.
Year: 2009
Honors: Graduated cum laude, Dean's List, Full-Tuition Merit Scholarship Recipient, Jurisprudence Awards for International Environmental Law and Professional Responsibility, Journal of Animal Law Managing Editor.
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DePaul University B.A. | Major in American Literature and History; Minor in Professional Writing.
Year: 2006
Honors: Graduate With Highest Honor, Dean's List, Richard deCordova Prize for American Studies Scholars Writing Competition Activities: Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity.
Websites
Law Offices of Reilly & Skerston. LLC
7 Dannys Drive, Suite 1, Streator, IL 61364
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
(815) 672-8605