Frank J. Portera

It is necessary for business owners to have a knowledgeable attorney who can easily communicate and explain the intricacies and details of the always-evolving law. The most rewarding part of my practice is gaining clients’ trust through hard work and obtaining favorable results in forming, maintaining, and growing their businesses.

Education

 

  • J.D., Marquette University Law School
  • B.A., Marquette University 

 

Bar Certifications

 

  • Admitted to the Bar of the Illinois Supreme Court
  • Admitted to the State Bar of Wisconsin 

 

Awards and Recognition

 

  • 2025 Rising Star - Business/Corporate, Super Lawyers Magazine

 

Community Involvement

Mr. Portera serves on the Board of Directors for the Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the Arlington Heights Zoning Board of Appeals. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Gerry’s Café in Arlington Heights and volunteers for the annual Lavelle Law Charities Food Drive. 

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Lavelle Law News and Events

The New Extended Deadline is 1/13/25 for businesses to file BOIR.
By Frank J. Portera December 23, 2024
Because of the timing of the recent injunction, FinCEN is instituting an extended deadline beyond the original one of 12/31/24. The new deadline for existing reporting companies is now 1/13/25. If your company has not yet filed its initial FinCEN BOIR, please contact Attorney Frank Portera.
Key implications for businesses now that the Corporate Transparency Act is on hold.
By Frank J. Portera and Nathan P. Toy December 11, 2024
On December 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas (the “Court”) issued a nationwide preliminary injunction suspending enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) and its Beneficial Ownership Information (“BOI”) reporting rule. The injunction effectively suspends the requirement under the CTA for certain companies to disclose their BOI to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) for an indefinite period of time and until such injunction is overturned by an appellate court with jurisdiction.
The deadline for filing your BOI report is December 31, 2024.
By Frank J. Portera November 18, 2024
Time is running out for business owners to file the Beneficial Ownership Information Report with FinCEN! The deadline for filing is December 31, 2024. If you don’t file accurately by then, you can face a $500 per-day civil penalty and a possible criminal fine of up to $10,000 and/or up to two-years imprisonment! Why risk it – call Frank Portera for our flat fee filing service and avoid the worry of penalties. 847-705-7555
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