Misty J. Cygan

Misty has worked hard to become an attorney, which was her dream. She earned her two undergraduate degrees while being on active duty in the United States Air Force. She graduated summa cum laude from North Carolina Wesleyan College with dual degrees. During her four years in the military, Misty was responsible for producing a weekly flying and aircraft maintenance schedule for a fleet of 24 F-15 fighter jets. Misty also provided support for Operation Noble Eagle in response to the 9/11 attacks.

At the core of Misty’s practice is her love of the law and her desire to help people. Her practice focuses on representing small business owners in business disputes, family law (i.e., divorce, child custody, and child support issues), employment-related immigration and cargo transport violations by the Department of Homeland Security. Misty is an accredited attorney with the Veteran’s Administration for the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims for Veterans benefits before the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Misty’s passion of the law is exceeded only by her love for animals. During law school, Misty served as the Secretary for the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (SALDF), whose goal was to help pass new legislation as it related to the protection of animals and for stricter penalties and punishment for animal abuse. She also currently volunteers with PAWS Chicago, the area’s largest no kill humane organization. An animal-lover since she was a child in rural Wisconsin, Misty assists fellow animal-lovers in providing for their pets after they are gone or can no longer care for them. There are several ways to provide for your pet, including wills and trusts for animals.

North Carolina Wesleyan College

B.A. | Criminal Justice, Psychology

Honors: summa cum laude

Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University

J.D.

2007

Associate

Bellas & Wachowski - Attorneys at Law

2008 - Current

Developments in piercing the corporate veil

Illinois State Bar Association, Trial Briefs, vol. 59, no. 12

Department of Veterans Affairs Accredited Attorney

Veteran’s Administration

Illinois State Bar

Member

Current

PAWS Chicago

Volunteer

Current

Illinois State Bar Association

Task Force Member on Unauthorized Practice of Law

2019 - 2020

Florida

Since 2007

Illinois

Since 2008

U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois

Since 2009

• Credit Cards Accepted

• Business Law
• Employment Law
• Personal Injury
• Criminal Law
• DUI & DWI
• Estate Planning
• Foreclosure Defense
• Probate
• Real Estate Law
• Workers' Compensation

• Car Accidents