One Pierce
Place
Suite 460E
Itasca, Il. 60143
630-250-5700
phone
630-250-5701 fax
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LINDA GODFREY J.D.
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| EDUCATION: |
The
John Marshall Law School,
Chicago, Illinois
Juris
Doctor
Northern
Illinois University,
DeKalb, Illinois
Bachelor
of Science, Business
Rock
Valley College,
Rockford, Illinois
Associate of Arts in Business with Honors
BAR ADMISSION
Illinois Bar
United States District Court for Northern Illinois
United States Court of Appeals for the 7th District
CERTIFICATIONS
Attorney (2002)
Certified Public Accountant (1987)
Enrollment to Practice Before the Internal Revenue Service (1981)
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| 2002-Present |
Richard M.
Colombik & Associates, P.C.
Tax Attorney Tax Lawyer with emphasis on
income tax reduction and planning for the closely held business. Income
tax preparation, tax planning, drafting of estate plans, probate.
Extensive experience with IRS negotiations, planning, audits and tax
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| 1996-2001 |
Johnson
Controls, Inc.
Financial Analyst Provided direct support
and financial analysis to the company's financial officers. Assignments
included corporate tax planning, special projects, accounting and finance
issues as they related to corporate issues |
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| 1986-1996 |
Nelson and Storm
Tool Supply Co.
Treasurer Served as a corporate officer
relative to the accounting, income tax and planning efforts for a growing
closely held company. Provided and headed the tax research, compliance and
accounting functions. Interacted with outside professionals on behalf of
the company and negotiated with State and Federal Departments of Revenue
as required
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Other
Employment: |
Productions Credit Assoc., Janesville,
Wisconsin, November 1979-June 1985
Director of Income Tax
Director of the Income tax department and function for an agricultural
credit association. Expertise with agricultural tax issues and working
with farms and farmers with income tax, cash flow planning and other
related issues.
Virchow, Krause & Company,
September 1977-November 1979
Staff Accountant
Worked as a Staff Accountant for a will renowned local public accounting
firm. Preparation of income taxes for corporations, individuals,
partnerships and trusts. Audits, accounting write up work, working with
closely held businesses to assist in the tax planning process.
TEACHING POSITIONS
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb,
Illinois, Accounting Instructor
Kishwaukee Community College, Malta,
Illinois Accounting Instructor |
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| pROFESSIONAL
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Chicago Bar
Association
Winnebago County Bar Association
Illinois Bar Association
American Bar Association
Illinois Certified Public Accountant's Society |
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| PUBLICATIONS (Partial List) |
2005 Entity
Planning for Attorneys and their Professional Clients Illinois State Bar
Association, Business Advice and Financial Planning Seminar |
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