Joseph Skokan has argued bankruptcy cases before the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, one of the highest courts a bankruptcy attorney can reach before the US Supreme Court, and he has done so as part of a two-attorney firm in Stillwater, Minnesota that handles nothing but bankruptcy law. That combination of appellate experience and exclusive specialization defines how Piletich and Skokan operates: narrow in scope, deep in execution.
Both founding attorneys graduated from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, have practiced bankruptcy exclusively since the mid-1990s, and have together handled thousands of bankruptcy proceedings.
https://psaffordablebankruptcy.com/
1675 Greeley Street South, Suite 100, Stillwater, MN 55082
Phone: (651) 351-1975
Practice Areas
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Chapter 7 is a liquidation process that allows individuals and small businesses to discharge most unsecured debts, including credit cards and medical bills, in exchange for surrendering non-exempt assets. For most individuals who qualify, the process results in the discharge of debts within a few months. Piletich and Skokan represent clients in Chapter 7 proceedings for both personal and small business cases.
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Chapter 13 allows individuals with regular income to restructure and repay some or all of their debts over a three-to-five year period while keeping their assets. This option is often used by clients who do not qualify for Chapter 7 or who have assets worth protecting, such as a home facing foreclosure. The firm represents Chapter 13 clients through the reorganization process and monitors compliance with the repayment plan.
Bankruptcy Appellate Representation
Not all bankruptcy attorneys litigate appeals. Joseph Skokan has argued cases before both the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, giving the firm appellate capabilities that most small bankruptcy practices do not offer. Clients whose cases involve legal disputes that survive the trial court level have access to representation at these higher levels.
Small Business Bankruptcy
Small businesses facing unsustainable debt loads can pursue bankruptcy relief under Chapter 7 or through the Subchapter V small business reorganization process. The firm represents small business owners navigating these options.
Debt Relief Consultation
The firm provides guidance to individuals facing creditor harassment, wage garnishment, and other collection pressures. Filing for bankruptcy triggers an automatic stay that halts most collection activity, and the firm can explain how that process works and whether a client qualifies.
Attorney Profiles
Urosh Piletich
Urosh Piletich holds a B.S. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a J.D. with honors from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota. He has practiced bankruptcy law exclusively since 1997 and is admitted to the District of Minnesota, the Federal Western District of Wisconsin, and the Federal Eastern District of Wisconsin. His practice covers both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases.
Joseph A. Skokan
Joseph A. Skokan graduated from William Mitchell College of Law in 1994 and began his exclusive bankruptcy practice in 1996. He became a partner in the firm in 2002. His experience includes argued cases before the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, representing the highest levels of federal appellate practice available in bankruptcy law below the Supreme Court.
Location and Service Area
The firm’s office is at 1675 Greeley Street South, Suite 100, in Stillwater, Minnesota. The firm primarily serves clients in East Central Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. Virtual consultations are available throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin statewide. For clients who cannot travel, the attorneys may travel to the client’s home or office in some cases.
Client Focus
Piletich and Skokan serves individuals facing overwhelming debt, small business owners considering bankruptcy, and clients whose prior bankruptcy cases require appellate review. The firm accepts Visa, American Express, Mastercard, and Discover for payment.
A free one-hour initial consultation is available to evaluate a prospective client’s case. Evening and weekend appointments are available, addressing access barriers for clients who cannot meet during standard business hours.
The firm holds an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. It has received the 2024 Minnesota Best Silver Award for Bankruptcy Attorney, the 2022 Minnesota Best Bronze Award, and was named Top Bankruptcy Attorney in Saint Paul by Expertise.com in 2022, as well as Best of Thervo in 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions
Both attorneys graduated from William Mitchell College of Law. What is that school?
William Mitchell College of Law was a law school in St. Paul, Minnesota that merged with Hamline University School of Law in 2015 to form Mitchell Hamline School of Law. Both Urosh Piletich and Joseph Skokan graduated from William Mitchell, and their combined bankruptcy experience spans from the mid-1990s to the present.
What does it mean that Joseph Skokan has argued before the Eighth Circuit?
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals is a federal appellate court covering Minnesota, among other states. Reaching that court in a bankruptcy matter means the case involved a significant legal dispute that was not resolved at the trial court or the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel level. Most bankruptcy cases never reach that stage, and most bankruptcy attorneys never argue there.
Can I get an appointment outside normal business hours?
Yes. The firm offers evening and weekend appointments. In some cases, attorneys can travel to a client’s home or office rather than requiring the client to come to the Stillwater location.
Does the firm handle only personal bankruptcy, or business cases as well?
The firm handles both individual and small business bankruptcy cases under Chapter 7 and Chapter 13.
What awards has the firm received?
Recent recognition includes the 2024 Minnesota Best Silver Award for Bankruptcy Attorney, the 2022 Minnesota Best Bronze Award, the Top Bankruptcy Attorney in Saint Paul designation from Expertise.com (2022), and Best of Thervo (2021). The firm holds an A+ BBB rating.
About the Firm
Thousands of bankruptcy proceedings and two appellate courts later, Piletich and Skokan remains a two-attorney firm that does one thing. That is not an accident; it is a deliberate structure that keeps both attorneys’ knowledge current and specific. Clients whose situations involve contested legal questions have access to appellate-level experience at a firm that otherwise handles routine filings. The free one-hour consultation gives prospective clients a way to assess their options without financial commitment. Reach the firm at (651) 351-1975 or at https://psaffordablebankruptcy.com.