Biography
With a proven track record in the courtroom, Joel specializes in a wide range of areas, including retaliation, sexual/race/same-sex sexual harassment, wrongful termination, police brutality, wrongful death, auto-negligence, slip/fall, and products liability cases. His trial experience is not just extensive, but also successful, resulting in numerous seven-figure verdicts, judgments, and settlements.
Some notable achievements include securing $3,000,000, $2,750,000, $1,500,000, $1,250,000, and $1,000,000, among other substantial amounts, in a variety of cases. Attorney Sklar has also successfully obtained settlements of $565,000, $265,000, $260,000, and $165,000, demonstrating his commitment to fight for every client's rights, regardless of the case size.
One of Joel's landmark cases includes the federal case of Pucci v 19th Judicial District Court. In this seminal, often-cited case, he successfully tried to verdict, defended on appeal, and enforced collection for a long-time court employee who was wrongfully terminated for speaking out against a Judge's violation of the First Amendment Free Speech Clause.
In 2012, Mr. Sklar made history by obtaining the first same-sex sexual harassment verdict in Michigan, further solidifying our reputation as a champion for justice and equality. His attorney's dedication to these areas of specialty and proven success in the courtroom make us a reliable choice for clients seeking justice and fair compensation.
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