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Geo Bellas
also known as George Bellas
About Geo
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Litigation
60%
53 years
Business
40%
53 years
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Licensed in Illinois for 52 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1973
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Location
Bellas & Wachowski Attorneys at Law
15 North Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL, 60068
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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by anonymous | December 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
I fired George S. Bellas
I fired George S. Bellas for many reasons, and if I hadn't, the case he was handling so incompetently for me would have ended up in the trash due to his ignorance of the law and the negligence he committed, which caused for me even more trouble than I had before I hired him.
Posted by Dean | September 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Business
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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.
Posted by Tom | December 11, 2017 | Business
Genuine
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.
Posted by Liz | May 04, 2015 | Business
A Top Notch Lawyer
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.
Geo Bellas's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer because George is the consummate advocate. He is a lawyer's lawyer, the type of lawyer others go to for advice. When you hire George, you know that you have the home team. I would recommend him to my mother, and have."
"George Bellas has been on the forefront of finding innovative ways to reduce the cost of complex litigation. He is considered an expert in the area of managing, reviewing and producing electronically stored data in litigation."
"I endorse this lawyer. George is one of the most forward-thinking lawyers I know. He cares deeply for his clients and is constantly seeking ways to assist them. I heartily endorse George. Randy Barnhart"
"Geo is one of the outstanding lawyers in the country and especially in the Chicago area. I would recommend him to anyone who needs top notch representation in a matter that might involve litigation."
"George is one of the hardest working smartest lawyers I know. I would highly recommend him for any matter, including my own."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Illinois Super Lawyer, Chicago Magazine
2017
7th Circuit E-Discovery Committee, 7th Circuit Court of Appeals
2001
Steven Sharp Public Service Award, Association of Trial Lawyers of America
1998
Million Dollar Club, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
1998
Summation Litigator of the Month, CT Summation
Work Experience
1992 - Present
Partner, Bellas & Wachowski Attorneys at Law
1999 - 2007
Of Counsel, Clifford Law Offices (Chicago, Illinois)
1976 - 1978
Special State's Attorney, Appointed, Will County, Illinois
Associations
2001 - Present
Park Ridge Chamber of CommerceMember
1996 - 2010
Des Plaines Chamber of CommerceDirector
1992 - 2010
American Association for JusticeMember
1990 - 2010
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1990 - 1990
Northwest Suburban Bar AssociationPast President
1990 - 2017
American Bar AssociationMember
1982 - 2017
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1976 - 2017
Northwest Suburban Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Breneisen v. Motorola, et al.
Reversed summary judgment order on FMLA claims.
Education
1973
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1971
Loyola University Chicago
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2017
Kane County Bar Civil Litigation Committee
E-Discovery: Technical Competence in a Changing Pretrial Paradigm"
2016
American Bar Association Legal Tech
E-Signatures, Authentication and Contracts
2015
NWSBA Dinner Meeting
Practice Pointers under the new Illinois Rules for E-Discovery
2011
Illinois State Bar Association, Allerton Conference
e-Discovery: The Principles adopted by the 7th Circuit
2006
American Association of Justice Annual Meeting
"Taking Your Case to Trial Using Litigation Support Software"
2001
American Association of Justice Annual Meeting
"The Ford Explorer, More Than Just the Tires"
Publications
2017
2016
Illinois Trial Briefs
The Amendments to the Federal Rules: E-Discovery is the Focus
2015
2009
ITLA Trial Journal
"Taking a Page out of the Defense Bar's Playbook: Sharing Provisions in Protective Orders"
2008
ITLA Trial Journal
"Electronic Discovery: Wave Goodbye to Paper"
2006
American Association of Justice
"Using Electronic Discovery as a Weapon in an Auto Products Liability Case"
2006
Colorado Trial Lawyer Association publication (CTLA)
"The New Frontier: The Amended Rules of e-Discovery"
2005
Trial Magazine, Association of Trial Lawyers of America
"Portable Litigation Support"
2005
American Association for Justice (AAJ)
"Practical Uses of Portable Litigation Support"
2005
Utah Trial Lawyers Association
"A New Frontier: The Amended Rules of e-Discovery"
Languages
Greek
Polish