John Serkland
John Serkland is a Highly Respected Lawyer Focusing in the Area of Workers’ Compensation
John Serkland is a highly esteemed lawyer specializing in workers’ compensation law. With sixteen years of experience under his belt, he has helped his clients receive millions of dollars in benefits.
Throughout his career, he earned the prestigious Great Plains Super Lawyers designation. This ranking service recognizes attorneys from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional excellence.
Professional Career
John Serkland has been practicing law for sixteen years, specializing in workers’ compensation law. Before attending law school, he worked in sales and gained insight into how occupational injuries can significantly impact an employee’s life. Furthermore, he served as prosecutor with Cook County State’s Attorney Office – providing him with invaluable experience that he draws upon when representing clients. John is a member of the Chicago Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, and Lake County Bar Association and enjoys playing music when not practicing law or spending time with his family.
Personal Life
John Serkland was a man of exceptional integrity and compassion who had dedicated his life to serving others. Throughout his career in law, specializing in workers’ compensation claims, he recovered millions of dollars for his clients.
He was an enthusiastic outdoorsman who loved reading, debating politics, traveling and taking photographs of people. A strong supporter of social justice issues and passionate advocate for all human rights, he had a wide-ranging interest.
He was married to Bertha Seline Pedersen of Rothsay and they had three children. A member of Hamar Lutheran church and charter member of Park Region Medical Association, he passed away at St. Luke’s hospital in Fargo on May 11th 1948 at 76 years old. Survived by his wife, five grandsons and one granddaughter.