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Welcome to the Law Office of Michael J. Skala Jr.

With over 30 years of experience, we specialize in worker's compensation claims and social security disability, we are dedicated to helping injured workers receive the benefits they deserve. Our team is committed to providing personalized attention and competent representation to each and every client.

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Our Mission

We are dedicated to protecting the rights of injured and disabled workers, fighting tirelessly to secure the benefits they deserve with compassion, integrity, and unwavering advocacy.

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Our Services

We are a specialized firm dedicated to two issue areas:

Workers Compensation, 132(a), and Serious and Willful claims

Social Security Disability

If you have been injured on the job, we can help you navigate the workers compensation system and fight for the benefits you deserve. We represent clients in Central CA Counties and the Bay Area.

We assist clients in obtaining Social Security Disability benefits when their initial application has been denied.

Our Team

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Attorney

Michael J. Skala Jr.

Michael grew up in Cameron Park, California, but spent his summers traveling all over the US with his mother on the LPGA tour. He has a degree in electrical engineering from UC Davis and he received his Juris Doctor from McGeorge School of Law in 1992. In 1998, Michael started his own law practice with the help of his wife, Darcy. Originally a Workers' Compensation defense attorney, Michael switched sides in 2015 and thoroughly enjoys helping injured workers and those applying for social security disability. A self described "unicorn", Michael is an out of the box thinker who goes above and beyond for his clients. In his free time, he enjoys reality TV, going on walks, the Sacramento Kings, barbecuing, and spending time with his family and friends.

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Office Manager

Darcy Skala

A Sacramento native, Darcy got both her BS in Business and her Masters in Business Administration from California State University, Sacramento. After a successful career in marketing, Darcy took some time off to raise her and Michael's daughter, Taylor. Shortly after, she helped Michael start his own law practice as his office manager. Known for her attention to detail, she uses her skills in planning, communication, and kindness to provide much needed support to Michael and his clients. In her free time, Darcy enjoys reality TV, going on walks, logic puzzles, Starbucks Chai Tea Lattes, and spending time with family and friends.

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Paralegal

Shelby Silva-Lee

Originally from Auburn, California, Shelby has an Associate's Degree in Legal Assisting and a BA in Community Advocacy and Social Policy. Currently, she is a Juris Doctor candidate at Lincoln Law School of Sacramento. In 2017, she joined the law office and she has been indispensable ever since. Known for her warm personality and can do attitude, Shelby handles many of the day to day operations of the office. She worked as a Legal Assistant for about 7 years and has been promoted to Paralegal withinin the past year. In her free time, she enjoys going to Sacramento Kings games, spending time at the river with her husband, gardening, and spending time with family and  friends. 

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Full Time Office Dog

Bianco "Bi" Skala

Originally from Oregon, the Skalas adopted Bianco in May of 2023 after the previous office dog, Francisco, passed away. Bianco has no formal education, but nevertheless he provides much needed emotional support to the team by being very cute and demanding attention. In his free time he enjoys barking, going on walks, and eating ice.

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Part Time Office Dog

Sherman "Shermy" Silva-Lee

Sherman was adopted in May of 2020 after being rescued from a shelter. As part-time office dog, Shermy provides his services chasing the cats and squirrels, playing with Bi, and being very cute. In his free time, he enjoys giving kisses, playing with his toys, and barking at the mailperson.

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Contact Us

If you are interested in having us represent you, please contact our office at 916-486-9054. 

 

Our phone hours are 10-3PM, Monday through Friday.

 

Mailing address:

PO Box 255407

Sacramento, CA 95865

T: (916) 486-9054

F: (916) 244-8161

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