Nicholas Schiro graduated from Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois, with a bachelor’s degree in political science. Upon completing his bachelor’s, he earned his law degree from Hamline University School of Law in 1989.

He is currently a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Illinois State Bar Association, Workers' Compensation Lawyers Association, Ltd., and the Vermilion County Bar Association. Nicholas is licensed to practice law in the state of Illinois and the Federal District Courts of Illinois and Indiana.

When he isn’t representing clients from all over Illinois with their Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury cases, he performs pro bono work for low-income families in uncontested divorces. Nicholas also is a third-degree member in the Knights of Columbus. He and his wife, Kelli, have three children, Jeff, Emily and Elizabeth. His hobbies include fishing, antiquing, traveling, scuba diving, reading and much more.