Oscar Javier Ornelas

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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 East Main Suite 1203, El Paso, TX

Virtual Consultation Available

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About Oscar

Biography

The Ornelas Firm: 20+ years experience in counseling small business and individual on tax matters.

Tax attorney with accounting background focused on resolving state and federal tax audits and tax collection issues.

Tax attorney with accounting background dedicated to helping small businesses protect their interests and grow in their industry

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

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 East Main Suite 1203, El Paso, TX, 79901

ojotax.com/

Online Presence

Other places you can find Oscar online.

Oscar Javier Ornelas's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 27 reviews

Posted by Kaylen | October 27, 2017 | Tax

A Good Samaritan ( the people’s attorney )

I had some concerns regarding an audit. Little did I know, I was only a phone call away to getting this resolved. Oscar, verbally shared with me the steps too resolve this matter quickly. He even followed up with me even after our original consultation. If you desire a man of honestly and someone who... actually cares and will clearly reflect that in his work. Then this gentlemen is the attorney you want too represent you.

Posted by Eric | September 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Tax

Finally found someone who cares about me

Mr Ornelas have been a man of his word. My wife and I have gone through a few attorneys with a tax issue and all of them fell short. Over promised and under delivered. Not the case with Mr. Ornelas. He has been a man with integrity and that is truly hard to find in this day and age. If you are on the... fence about him or his firm, rest assured you are in the best of hands. Thank you for all you have done for me and my company.

Posted by Elizabeth | September 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Tax

Accounting

We hired Mr. Ornelas and Dean to help us with an IRS case for over 1 million dollars that was almost impossible to win and they Did it. They were very professional during all the process and help us a lot . We couldn't be happier to hired them. For now and on they will be are first and last choice. T...hey are absolutely the best . Yes they WIN.

Posted by Delia | August 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Tax

Excellent service

I hired Mr. Ornelas to assist with a tax lien from the IRS. He tackled the problem and solved the matter in which I was having a very difficult time with the IRS after attempt to work with the IRS for over two years. He explained my rights as a taxpayer and resolved the tax matter.

Posted by Luis | October 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Highly Skilled Lawyer

I hired Mr. Ornelas and I was really happy with the service and knowledge that he provided. I would highly recommend Mr. Ornelas. He is a very focus individual who provides a fast response and support.

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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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