Service Areas
Education
- DePaul University College of Law, J.D., 1998
Michigan State University, B.A., 1994
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 1998
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 1998
Michigan, 2000
United States Tax Court, 2001
Gerard Fellows earned his Bachelor's degree from the Michigan State University Eli Broad College of Business in 1994 and his Juris Doctor from the DePaul University College of Law in 1998.
Gerard joined Gould & Ratner in 1999. His practice encompasses a variety of tax and business areas. Areas of specific emphasis include: tax planning and compliance, federal, state and local tax controversy resolution, estate planning and administration, charitable planning and administration, and capital structure and entity formation.
Representative Matters
- Advisor to individuals and businesses in federal and state tax compliance matters involving: franchise, income, estate and gift, replacement, sales, and use taxes.
- Advisor to individuals and businesses seeking to resolve federal and state tax liabilities, including: tax amnesty programs, offer in compromise, installment agreements, and release and subordination of tax liens.
- Advisor to individuals and businesses in tax controversy matters involving: franchise, income, estate and gift, replacement, sales, and use taxes.
Professional and Civic Affiliations
- Chicago Bar Association, Federal Tax and State and Local Tax Committees
American Bar Association, Federal Tax Committee
State Bar of Michigan
Articles
- Illinois Legislature Moves to Capture Tax Revenues, GR Review, Summer 2007
- New Tax Deduction Limitations on Charitable Contributions