Oscar Javier Ornelas

Oscar Javier Ornelas

also known as The Ornelas Firm PLLC

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 24 years

Tax Lawyer at El Paso, TX
Practice Areas: Tax, Corporate & Incorporation

201 E Main, Ste 1203, El Paso, TX

About Oscar

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Tax 90%

Tax audits; wage garnishment; installment agreements; offers in compromise; tax return preparation; proceedings before US Tax Court; state tax planning and controversy; foreign bank reporting (FBAR); foreign asset reporting (FATCA); international tax planning for inbound foreign investment and US expatriates; section 1031 acquisitions; nonprofit qualification and corporate governance

90%
Corporate and Incorporation 10%

Choice if entity; formation/reinstatement; sale/merger; dissolution; governance; asset acquisition; debt collection; contracts

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Mexico for 17 years

State: New Mexico

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 24 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2001

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

The Ornelas Firm PLLC

201 E Main, Ste 1203, El Paso, TX, 79901

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Oscar Javier Ornelas's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 8 of 8 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Patricia | January 20, 2014 | Tax

Trust, Not for Profit & Small Business

I have worked with Oscar Ornelas on three separate occasions and on three different issues. In every instance Mr. Ornelas was professional, compassionate and timely; and his fees are exceptionally fair and reasonable. I first consulted with Mr. Ornelas on an IRS issue, with a Trust I was managing... and his guidance was spot on and saved the beneficiaries their inheritance in the process. On another occasion I had the pleasure, as a Board Member of a Not for Profit, to work with him while he reviewed some sales tax issues our board was concerned about. It is clear that his knowledge of all forms of Taxation is vast, through and up to date. His presentation was clear, through and thoughtful and he spoke to our Board in a language we all could understand avoiding the usual legal ease you might find with attorneys. On the third occasion I called upon Mr. Ornelas my spouse and I needed guidance putting our small business papers together for filing with the State of Texas, he completed this job in the blink of an eye. His work is impeccable and was finalized for us before the holidays. I would have expected to be put off until the New Year by anyone else in his profession but not so with Mr. Ornelas, he is on your schedule. Mr. Ornelas is a caring, highly intelligent legal mind who is there for his clients in every way and I am more than happy to recommend him should you have need of his services, you will be glad to have him on your team!

Posted by Teri | August 09, 2013 | Tax

Outstanding

Oscar has been outstanding in handling all our issues. When at our greatness need of assistance Oscar's services were top notch. He handled everything for us with great respect and professionalism through each and every process. He was always there for us answering all our questions and handling e...verything no matter how big or small the issues have been. Without his services I don't know where our family would be today. His legal advice and guidance through all our business and personal tax problems were right on the mark and got our family back on the right track. We were given some really bad legal advice from a previous attorney concerning our business decisions. Thanks to Oscar we were not judged and was given the best advice and direction to move forward without any more harm to our family. Currently our family is doing great and we have been able to move forward as a unit instead of being torn apart due to some bad decisions made and we owe all this to Oscars great legal advice and tax help.

Posted by Frank | August 01, 2013 | Tax

Effective

When I first met with Mr. Ornelas what impressed me the most was his straight forward analysis of how he could help me with my Tax problem. He didn't make any lofty promises but told me how it was and what he could accomplish. He was able to lift a garnishment to my wages quickly and was able to reso...lve the situation very much in my favor. During the process he kept me up to date and even threw in a few words of encouragement when I was down. In my experience Mr. Ornelas is very competent and if the opportunity arises I will recommend him to my friends and colleagues.

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Oscar Javier Ornelas's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Szalkiewicz

Business lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Benjamin Kuipers

Business lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Oscar is a highly respected attorney in his field, and is known to provide superior representation. I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Michael Doland

Tax fraud and tax evasion lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A ten star rating from Avvo and a Masters in tax law from NYU. There are no higher credentials. I have personally saved the profile of Mr. Ornelas to consult on tax matters for my foreign clients."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Texas Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers

2011

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2009

Texas Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers

2009

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2008

Texas Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers

2008

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Principal and Founder, The Ornelas Firm PLLC

2012 - 2013

Attorney, Caterpillar, Inc.

2002 - 2012

Associate, Scott, Hulse, Marshall, Feuille, Finger & Thurmond, PC

Associations

2012 - Present

United States Tax Court

Admitted to Practice

American Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2017

State Bar of New Mexico, Tax Law Section

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

2017 Accountable Plan Matter

IRS conceded case in full; all taxes and penalties assessed on audit abated

2017 Trust Fund Recovery Penalty

All taxes abated, Client refunded taxes previously collected.

2016 Worker Classification Suit

IRS conceded case in full; workers reclassified as "employees" in error; all taxes abated.

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Education

2002

New York University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2001

Texas Tech University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

University of Texas System, El Paso

B.B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2017

Annual Meeting (Ruidoso, NM) Partnership and LLC Agreements: A Primer

2016

Annual Meeting (Santa Fe, NM) Practice and Procedure Before the IRS

2015

Annual Meeting (Colorado Springs, CO) Tax for Litigators

2014

18th Annual Civil Trial Practice Seminar Tax for Litigators

2013

AFWA September 2013 CPE Seminar PPACA: Tax Issues Affecting Employers

Publications

2001

Texas Tech Journal of Texas Administrative Law Justified Reasoning for Reasonable Minds: The Reasoning Behind Standards of Judicial Review of Administrative Decisions in Texas

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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