UNCLAIMED ASSETS – UNCLAIMED GOVERNMENTAL BENEFITS
Unclaimed Governmental Benefits
Governmental agencies create programs to foster business growth and investment, but they must do more to
advertise these initiatives. Using our legal and legislative knowledge, we identify these programs, apply them to your business, qualify you, and recover your funds.
We will never ask you for any money.
Cirignani Law works on a contingency fee basis, only getting paid if and when we recover the funds for
you. We pay all expenses. When a check arrives, we send it to you along with an invoice for our fee.
Unclaimed Assets
Using sophisticated analytics and FOIA requests, Cirignani Law identifies assets, funds, or property that
is rightfully yours which you do not know exists and recovers it for you.
Unbelievable? Too Good To Be True?
We understand your doubt. We can only encourage you to have your attorney contact us for more information.
Our long list of well-known and sophisticated references also thought this was too good to be true. They are now repeating clients.
Results
Mario F.
Cirignani has recovered MILLIONS OF DOLLARS in incentives and unclaimed funds on behalf of individuals, REITS, and Publicly owned companies. This sum represents
found money to these clients. It goes directly to their Funds from
Operations (FFO) or their checking accounts.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Where is this money coming from?
There are primarily two sources of funds that Cirignani Law identifies and recovers on behalf of clients:
unclaimed assets and unclaimed incentives.
What is the difference between unclaimed assets and unclaimed
incentives?
Unclaimed assets generally consist of old accounts, uncashed checks, forgotten judgments, and undelivered
inventory. Unclaimed incentives are generally governmental grants, entitlements, and incentive programs you qualify for but have yet to use. They are usually earmarked for you but have yet to
be claimed. Unclaimed benefits represent a large portion of our practice. Governments use
public funds to help incentivize private economic development to strengthen the community’s economic viability. Incentives can take various forms, such as tax breaks, building supporting
infrastructure, or workforce development. Jurisdictions use these incentives to pursue economic goals such as tax base diversification, job creation, housing stock creation, or business retention and
expansion.
How can I be sure that this is legitimate?
Your caution is understood. Mario Cirignani has been a practicing Illinois attorney since 1984. As such,
he is regulated by the ethical code governing all attorneys. We encourage you to contact your attorney or accountant to discuss our service. Our reference list speaks volumes. We have represented
Fortune 500 companies and real estate owners from around the globe.
How can I possibly not be aware of any unclaimed funds or any such incentive
program?
Funds can become unclaimed for many reasons. Primarily, you don’t know about their existence. Whereas
incentive programs, while well-intentioned, are not well-advertised and are missed by the most qualified business investors and lawyers.
Why is this the first time that I have been notified about these unclaimed
funds?
Organizations holding unclaimed funds are only sometimes required to locate and notify the Owners of them.
Accordingly, it is doubtful that you can recover the unclaimed funds without our help.
Is the information I provide confidential?
Yes. Your information allows us to double-check our research and verify that you are the proper party
entitled to the funds. The information you provide is exchanged only with the agency holding the funds; it is not subject to any FOIA nor made available to the public. Strict confidence is
assured.
What information will I need to provide?
Depending on the nature of the recovery, documents generally include miscellaneous proof of ownership,
identity, and consent authorizing us to proceed.
What if we have received these funds already?
Good for you. Show us proof, and we say our goodbyes.
How are you paid?
We work on a contingency basis, taking a percentage of the recovery as our fee. If we recover nothing, you
owe nothing. We pay all expenses relative to your recovery.
How long will it take to recover my funds?
Depending on the nature of the recovery, it typically takes between 3 to 6 months to perfect your
recovery, although there are exceptions. We are not paid until after you are paid.
How do I know when you recover funds on my behalf?
The check comes payable to you, not to us. Your endorsement is needed for any recovery we obtain. Unlike
other firms, we do not request authority to execute any draft on your behalf. This ensures that you are made aware of every recovery we obtain.
Why can't you identify the funds before I hire you?
We invest countless hours researching and qualifying parties for these recoveries. When we
successfully identify funds or qualify an owner for a benefit, we identify and recover these funds for a fee.
What do you need from me to begin?
Please call us or have your attorney call us.
What Types Of Incentives Are There?
There are generally two types of incentive programs available, earmarked and
non-earmarked.
Earmarked funds must
be spent in a specific manner. Typical of these earmarked programs are grants used to improve soundproofing, diminish light pollution, train employees, extend rail spurs, or add gooseneck lighting in
historic districts.
Non-Earmarked funds are the good ones. They have no strings attached. They provide a cash payment to the owner just for being the owner.
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