Laura M. Skriba, JD, LLM
Experience and Education
Attorney Laura M. Skriba has over ten years of specialized legal experience in her practice areas. Prior to becoming a lawyer, she earned a Bachelors degree in Business Administration, and then went on to complete two law degrees with advanced courses in estate planning, business, real estate and taxation. Since graduating from law school Ms. Skriba has also completed more than 140 credits of continuing legal education including several specialty certificate programs.
Community Service
In addition to practicing law, Attorney Laura M. Skriba has a strong commitment to stewardship and community service. She regularly serves in leadership roles on boards or committees in her hometown, her local government and her church.
Ethics
Attorney Laura M. Skriba is strongly committed to running an ethical and decent law practice. She strives daily to be honest, fair and respectful to everyone she encounters.
RESUME
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Business Administration., Pre-Law
Michigan State University, Eli Broad College of Business
1996
Juris Doctor (JD) with Taxation Concentration
Michigan State University College of Law
1999
Master of Laws (LLM) in Taxation
Wayne State University Law School
2005
EXPERIENCE
Associate Attorney
Parker and Parker
2000-2001
Court Appointed Guardian ad litem and Defense Counsel
Livingston County Probate and Circuit Courts
2000-2001
Senior In-House Counsel
Geostar Corporation and Gastar Exploration, Ltd.
2001-2006
Contract Attorney
The Gallagher Law Firm
2006-2007
Court Appointed Guardian ad litem and Defense Counsel
Clinton County Probate and Circuit Courts
2005 to Present
Owner, Managing Member
Skriba Law Office, PLC
2007 to Present
Court Appointed Guardian Ad Litem
Ionia County Probate Court
2009 to Present
Hearing Referee
Michigan Tax Tribunal, Residential Small Claims Division
2009 to 2010
CERTIFICATIONS
Admitted to practice law
Oakland County Circuit Court
2000
Notary Public
Clinton County Michigan
Since 2006
Completed Site Plan Review Workshop
Michigan Association of Planning
2007
Completed Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals Basic Training Session
Michigan Association of Planning
2008
Completed MPEA and MZEA Training Workshop
Planning & Zoning Center at MSU and MSU Extension
2008
Completed Business Boot Camp I certificate program
Institute of Continuing Legal Education & the Business law Section of the State Bar of Michigan
2009
Completed Probate and Estate Planning certificate program
Institute of Continuing Legal Education & the Probate and Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan
2009
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Member
Clinton County Bar Association
2005 to Present
Member
Lansing Area Estate Planning Council
2005-2007
Member
Michigan Womens Tax Association
2005 to 2007
Member
Michigan Landmans Association
2005 to 2006
Member
Michigan Association of Planning
2006 to Present
Secretary
Catholic Lawyers Guild, Diocese of Lansing
2009
(Vice President 2009; Member since 2006)
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS
Parish Member
St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, Michigan
2001 to Present
Board Member
Pastoral Council--St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, Michigan
2010 to Present
Board Member
Parish Finance Council--St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, Michigan
2010 to Present
Past-President
Parent School Council--St. Joseph Catholic School
2008/2009 school year
(President 2009; Member since 2005)
Chairperson
St. Johns Area Community Fund (an endowed fund of the Capital Region Community Foundation)
2008 to 2009
(Charter Member since 2005)
Chairperson
City of St. Johns Planning Commission
2009
(Planning Commissioner 2006 to 2009)
Skriba Law Office, PLC
124 E. Washington, Ste. C
Dewitt, Michigan 48820
(517) 277-8200
FAX (517) 277-8201
info@skribalaw.com
