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The In-House Counsel for 

Small Businesses™ 

Protect Your Family's Assets

Failure to maintain your businesses corporate or LLC status could have a devastating consequence to your personal estate.  You must protect your corporate of LLC status to avoid personal or tax liability.  People running small or mid-sized corporations have overwhelming responsibilities. They often simply do not have time for such tasks as maintaining proper corporate minutes and corporate records. But doing so is vital for protecting personal liability and the business' tax status with the Internal Revenue Service.

As part of our comprehensive business law services, the attorneys of Bellas & Wachowski is able to help solve the problem of maintaining your business' standing to transact business in the State of Illinois as a corporation or limited liability company. With our "Corporate Maintenance Program" we will:

• Act as your Company's official Registered Agent in the State of Illinois for service of process to insure you receive all formal notices from the Secretary of State and legal process.
• Remind you in advance of your Company's Annual Meetings of the Shareholders, Directors, or Members.
• Maintain your corporate or LLC minute book and seal.
• Complete the summary and minutes of the Annual Meetings of the Shareholders, Directors and Members.
• Prepare and file the Annual Report and Franchise Tax with the Illinois Secretary of State

In addition, our lawyers provide unlimited telephone contact with you during the entire year to answer your questions regarding the daily business issues which confront you in your business enterprise. We believe strongly in providing close, attentive service to each client, lending our many years of experience to every aspect of their business. In short, we are proud to be the "In-House Counsel" for Small Business Owners™.

Keeping Costs Reasonable

We understand the importance of keeping business costs low. So we have set the cost of the Corporate Maintenance Program low making it affordable for small businesses.  Please contact George Bellas at 847-823-9030 x219, if you have any questions about this program.

  RECENT NEWS & CASES

George Bellas recently argued an appeal before the U.S. 7^th Circuit Court of Claims on behalf of a former employee of Motorola's Rockford Service Plant who was harassed after he exercised his rights to a medical leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act.  The former employee is seeking compensation for lost wages, lost medical benefits and future lost wages. Listen to George's oral arguments before the 7^th Circuit, by clicking: http://www.ca7.uscourts.gov/fdocs/docs.fwx?caseno=10-1982&submit=showdkt&yr=10&num

Bill Bonzos recently settled a case on behalf of an employer who was charged by the U.S. Department of Labor with having failed to pay overtime wages.

Misty Cygan successfully presented a motion for summary judgment on behalf of a delivery service whose contract was wrongfully broken by a nursing home.  The case is now set on the issues of damages only.

George Bellas and Bill Bonzos are defending a group of former employees of an insurance agency which is trying to keep the former sales reps from working in the industry for themselves. 

George Bellas recently successfully defended a home contractor who was sued by a homeowner for allegedly doing defective work.

George Bellas recently settled a lawsuit on behalf of a family against a tire manufacturer for defects in a tire which caused the SUV to roll over on the interstate.  Fortunately, no one was injured. 

George Bellas recently served as a speaker and moderator for the Illinois State Bar Association's Allerton Conference, which is by invitation only and whose purpose is to explore topics and suggest recommendations as to the legislative program of the State Bar. 

George Bellas serves on the 7^th Circuit e-Discovery Pilot Program which has established guidelines for the courts and lawyers in dealing with the discovery and production of electronic information in litigation.

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George S. Bellas

Peter C. Wachowski

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William P. Boznos

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ABOUT OUR LAW FIRM  

The law firm of Bellas & Wachowski has over 37 years experience protecting individuals and small business owners throughout Chicago in matters of Business Law, Business Litigation and Employment Law. Should you be faced with matters requiring legal guidance or litigation, you should always consult with experienced business and litigation attorneys. For more information visit:

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Bellas & Wachowski

15 North Northwest Highway

Park Ridge, Illinois 60068

1.800.825.9260