KIRKLAND, WA, April 15, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Sean K. Skillingstad has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Skillingstad is the chief executive officer and founder of SKS Law PLLC, a firm he established in September 2022. With a robust background in law, he has demonstrated expertise across various legal domains, including criminal law, family law, environmental law, constitutional law, personal injury and disability litigation, veterans' law, employment law, consumer law, business formation, medical law, labor and employment law, workers' compensation and workplace safety. His comprehensive knowledge and dedication to his field have been instrumental in his professional journey.
Before founding SKS Law PLLC, Mr. Skillingstad was an attorney for Washington State from 2016 to 2022. During this period, he also contributed as a disability counsel with the U.S. Air Force JAG Corps from 2017 to 2020. His commitment to public service was further exemplified by his tenure as an attorney for Alaska from 2011 to 2016. Notably, he was recognized as Prosecutor of the Year in 2013 and received the Making a Difference Award from the Department of Law in Alaska in 2012.
Mr. Skillingstad's legal career began as an associate at Seattle Debt Law LLC in 2011 after he gained valuable experience as a law clerk at the Law Offices of Melissa A. Huelsman P.S. and Seattle Debt Law LLC from 2007 to 2010. Prior to his legal career, he held the position of chief idea officer at Troon Construction from 1998 to 2009, where he honed his skills in project management while working alongside his father.
Mr. Skillingstad's academic credentials include a Juris Doctor focusing on American Indian/Native American studies from the Blewett School of Law at the University of Montana in 2010. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Scandinavian studies and Norwegian from the University of Washington, which he completed in 2008. Additionally, Mr. Skillingstad pursued coursework at the University of Oslo in 2003 and earned a certificate in American Indian Law. His educational background has been pivotal in shaping his legal acumen and success.
Beyond his professional achievements, Mr. Skillingstad has been actively involved in civic organizations. From 2019 to 2020, he served as a NOVA pro bono volunteer attorney with the San Antonio Bar Association. In 2019, his contributions were recognized with the Air Force Achievement Medal.
In his personal life, Mr. Skillingstad was born in Seattle and is a father to two children. He enjoys traveling, writing, reading and photography. Looking ahead, he plans to pursue a doctoral degree in violence, crime and justice, intending to transform his dissertation into a textbook and secure a teaching position in law. Through these endeavors, he aims to inspire future generations of attorneys with his wealth of experience and knowledge.
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