Business Law & Litigation

George S. Bellas
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The "In-House Counsel" for Small Business Owners(TM)

When confronted with legal issues, small business owners and entrepreneurs typically attempt to solve them by themselves. Short of a catastrophe or other significant event, small business owners rarely call their attorneys. Since many law firms charge as much as $500 per hour (firms other than Bellas & Wachowski, that is) it is not uncommon for small business owners to avoid what may seem to be an excessive expense.

Such an approach is perhaps understandable, considering the need to keep costs low. But it is almost always self-defeating, creating much larger costs in the long run. Without the knowledge or experience to handle the situation fully, well-meaning businesspeople make things worse, and an attorney must be called in to solve a major problem instead of a minor one.

An Experienced Attorney Saves Money Later

There is an alternative to this approach. By investing in a relationship with a law firm that is familiar with your business before problems develop, business owners are making an investment in preventive law which pays big dividends in the future. At Bellas & Wachowski, our lawyers have maintained long term relationships with many business clients and have helped them grow and prosper.

We work closely with each client, offering comprehensive services and working, as our trademarked motto states, as The "In-House Counsel" for Small Business Owners(TM). An example of our all-encompassing approach is our Corporate Maintenance Plan, which has repeatedly proven effective in saving our corporate clients significant expense and hassle.

Don't take our word for it. Listen to what our clients say:

"We consulted Bellas & Wachowski on our employment related issues and in structuring our organization to protect our customer list and trade secrets. The advice and representation we have received from Bellas & Wachowski has been invaluable in helping us sustain and grow our business."
John Rippinger, President Resource Brokerage, LLC

"We consulted with Bellas & Wachowski to help us organize our business enterprise and to create agreements between the owners. Not only were we provided excellent legal advice, but we also received sound, business advice from lawyers who are very experienced in business and law. We rely on Bellas & Wachowski and highly recommend them."
Derrick Mysliwiec , Rafikni Illinois, LLC

"We started a non-for-profit corporation to conduct a beauty pageant for women of Polish descent and to send the winner to compete in an international pageant. George Bellas guided us through the entire entire process and vigorously defended us when a lawsuit was filed by another contest operator challenging the rights to our name. Mr. Bellas' perseverance resulted in a successful defense of this matter in the state of Connecticut. As a result of Mr. Bellas' efforts, our contest continues under the name Miss Polish American and we have been able to continue to provide benefits to young women of Polish descent."
Agnieszka Zakreta Iskra, Miss Polish American

"We contacted Bellas & Wachowski when we were ready to start up our new business. In helping set up our new business Bellas & Wachowski also provided sound business advise. We feel very confident that whenever a legal matter arises in our business Bellas & Wachowski will provide us with sound, practical legal counsel at affordable prices."
Kevin McEnery, President, International Cutting Die, Inc.

"Over the years Bellas & Wachowski has provided us with legal counsel. Whatever legal issues arise, Bellas & Wachowski has given us professional, legal counsel and protected our interest."
Joseph Gallo, President, Workmasters, Inc., Des Plaines, Illinois

"Bellas & Wachowski offers us experienced legal counsel. We require practical and affordable counsel, and Bellas & Wachowski has not failed us."
Mark Cottone, President, Cougar Package Designers, Inc., West Chicago, Illinois

"Bellas & Wachowski has been a valued member of the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce & Industry since 1994, providing leadership, support and solid advice in many areas including labor and employment law, valuable startup services for new businesses and corporate support for established companies. With a diverse population in our area, Bellas & Wachowski also provides multicultural support in several languages."
Richard Ornberg, Executive Director, Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Attorney George Bellas

At Bellas & Wachowski, we are proud of our long record helping businesses thrive. The leader of our business law practice, firm partner George Bellas, has few peers in business law and litigation among Chicago lawyers, handling everything from contract litigation to partnership disputes and corporate dissolutions. He works only with small and mid-sized businesses, and has experience in all manner of business law matters.

Just a few areas of our business law practice are as follows, accompanied by relevant articles for our clients.

Business Litigation

Business Formation

Employment Law

Contracts

Intellectual Property

Real Estate

Restrictive Covenants Not to Compete

Buy-Sell Agreements

Other Issues

The lawyers of Bellas & Wachowski have the experience, expertise and integrity to assist you and protect your business interests professionally, competently and economically. The convenient suburban location was selected in order to better serve the needs of our suburban business clients. Contact us to speak with a lawyer about your business.