team-member

George Bellas

Park Ridge, IL

Licensed for 48 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Litigation

Language

English

About

Geo has been involved with complex business cases for over 40 years. His cases have involved not only business issues such as restrictive covenants and shareholder disputes, but he has also represented business owners who were involved in complex international agreements as well as large numbers of plaintiffs who have been victimized by fraud or have had their civil liberties stripped away from them.George was the recipient of the American Association for Justice's highest award for his consumer safety work and has lectured nationally on the use of technology in litigation.  George has served as a panelist for the Sedona Conference and currently serves on the 7th Circuit e-Discovery Pilot Project.His knowledge of technology has been utilized in developing effective techniques to facilitate discovery and to insure full disclosure.  George brings a high level of intensity, creativity, technology and skill to complex cases.

Practices Areas

Business

Litigation

Language

English

Contact

Bellas & Wachowski Attorneys at Law15 North Northwest HighwayPark Ridge, IL, 60068

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Dean
September 20, 2018

George helped me with a very complicated business matter. His attention to detail is unmatched and he has a keen legal mind. I HIGHLY recommend George and his staff for any legal needs.

Tom
December 11, 2017

Great lawyer with legal knowledge in many areas of business as well as personal. I've worked with George for both and he is a great lawyer to consult with and/or hire.

Cindy
October 30, 2017

My husband and I owned a small business. As our business grew, George and his firm represented and protected us in all areas businesses encounter. We are thankful for his dedication to us and grateful for all the many services provided to us. George and his team was also successful in the sale of our business. We highly recommend George for any personal or business legal matters.

John
July 24, 2017

George was able to suggest to my Errors and Omissions law firm to go to mediation rather than a trial. We were able to come to a favorable agreement in one day rather than drag a court case out for months. He will tell you whether or not to pursue legal action even if it means not getting a non winnable case.

Bobby
May 30, 2017

Very professional and helpful. I wouldn't go anywhere else. He gave me all the information I needed along with the answers that made sense. If you are looking for someone to lead you in the right direction, or just get things done this is the office for you.

Liz
May 2, 2015

George is a top notch lawyer who is trustworthy and exudes class. For over 15 years he represented my father's litigating my father's business. He has represented our family in other matters. George is very trustworthy , resourceful and knowledgeable.

Mark
July 28, 2014

Yes, George Bellas is an excellent attorney. George has worked with me for over 20 years. He has handled my general business needs, business litigation cases and my personal legal needs, all with successful outcomes. If you walk into a court room with George, you will really understand what he stands for. You will see a person with a presence in a court room that commands respect and thus, you as his client get exceptional respect. Anyone who has been in any kind of litigation knows how important this intangible asset is. All aspects of business and personal lives have ups and downs. George is the lawyer you want with you for both.

anonymous
July 28, 2014

George kept me well informed during the process and gave solid guidance in an area I had little experience with. I felt his fee was reasonable and he delivered on exactly what he said he would. George is an experienced Lawyer who helped me solve a problem I could not solve.

Jerry
October 24, 2011

George is the kind of lawyer that instantly makes you feel comfortable. You feel like he understands your case is ready and able to fight for you. He has an outstanding presence in the court room. He is in charge and confident in his position. He makes you feel the same way.

anonymous
June 25, 2007

I have done business with George Bellas for over thirty years. The scope of practice has included estate planning with wills and trusts, dozens of real estate closings both residential and commercial, Incorporating at least a dozen businesses, drafting buy-sell/key-man and phantom stock option plans as well as the best non-competition contract ever written, authored emploee manuals along with severance package agreements and finally a mutually acceptable pre-nup agreement that worked for both business partners and spouse. His firm has also drafted six purchase agreements for other companies and has seen all six purchases through to completion.

Dean
September 20, 2018

George helped me with a very complicated business matter. His attention to detail is unmatched and he has a keen legal mind. I HIGHLY recommend George and his staff for any legal needs.

Tom
December 11, 2017

Great lawyer with legal knowledge in many areas of business as well as personal. I've worked with George for both and he is a great lawyer to consult with and/or hire.

Cindy
October 30, 2017

My husband and I owned a small business. As our business grew, George and his firm represented and protected us in all areas businesses encounter. We are thankful for his dedication to us and grateful for all the many services provided to us. George and his team was also successful in the sale of our business. We highly recommend George for any personal or business legal matters.

John
July 24, 2017

George was able to suggest to my Errors and Omissions law firm to go to mediation rather than a trial. We were able to come to a favorable agreement in one day rather than drag a court case out for months. He will tell you whether or not to pursue legal action even if it means not getting a non winnable case.

Bobby
May 30, 2017

Very professional and helpful. I wouldn't go anywhere else. He gave me all the information I needed along with the answers that made sense. If you are looking for someone to lead you in the right direction, or just get things done this is the office for you.

Liz
May 2, 2015

George is a top notch lawyer who is trustworthy and exudes class. For over 15 years he represented my father's litigating my father's business. He has represented our family in other matters. George is very trustworthy , resourceful and knowledgeable.

Mark
July 28, 2014

Yes, George Bellas is an excellent attorney. George has worked with me for over 20 years. He has handled my general business needs, business litigation cases and my personal legal needs, all with successful outcomes. If you walk into a court room with George, you will really understand what he stands for. You will see a person with a presence in a court room that commands respect and thus, you as his client get exceptional respect. Anyone who has been in any kind of litigation knows how important this intangible asset is. All aspects of business and personal lives have ups and downs. George is the lawyer you want with you for both.

anonymous
July 28, 2014

George kept me well informed during the process and gave solid guidance in an area I had little experience with. I felt his fee was reasonable and he delivered on exactly what he said he would. George is an experienced Lawyer who helped me solve a problem I could not solve.

Jerry
October 24, 2011

George is the kind of lawyer that instantly makes you feel comfortable. You feel like he understands your case is ready and able to fight for you. He has an outstanding presence in the court room. He is in charge and confident in his position. He makes you feel the same way.

anonymous
June 25, 2007

I have done business with George Bellas for over thirty years. The scope of practice has included estate planning with wills and trusts, dozens of real estate closings both residential and commercial, Incorporating at least a dozen businesses, drafting buy-sell/key-man and phantom stock option plans as well as the best non-competition contract ever written, authored emploee manuals along with severance package agreements and finally a mutually acceptable pre-nup agreement that worked for both business partners and spouse. His firm has also drafted six purchase agreements for other companies and has seen all six purchases through to completion.