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 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Marcella | December 10, 2015 | Tax

Best Tax Attorney

I contacted Mr. Ornelas in order to help me with an IRS issue that my ex-husband was taking me to court over. Once I explained all the facts to Mr. Ornelas, I was quite impressed by his deep understanding of tax laws which he informed me about and explained would assist and support my counter-claims... against my ex-husband's frivolous lawsuit against me. Mr. Ornelas is truly a professional who is extremely knowledgeable when it deals with tax law. I highly Recommend him!

Posted by Marcos | July 27, 2015 | Tax

Mr Ornelas handled my tax problem like a Champion.

I had a IRS tax audit for the last 3 years. I was using a TurboTax Defense Representative and wasted over 6 months of my time and money because they could not help me. Mr Ornelas helped me save money where the TurboTax Rep could and would not. Instead of $45000 in taxes, Mr Ornelas helped cut m...y tax bill to 1/3. Mr Ornelas also worked diligently over the Christmas holidays and is one of the most accessible professionals I have ever hired. His pricing is very fair and Mr Ornelas explained every dollar I spent for his services. Mr Ornelas and I live over 300 miles apart and he was very accomodating to meet where-ever I wanted to. The IRS seems to like to bully people, they tried to do it me. Mr Ornelas won't take it from them! I lost a lot of sleep before I called Mr Ornelas and he helped me relax about what the IRS was trying to do. He knew more than the auditor did! He gave me some great advice for the future, too. He is a good person and has a great personal, professional touch. I will use him again if I get audited. My advice to anyone with a tax audit notice is this: don't hesitate, call Mr Ornelas. Thank you Oscar Javier Ornelas!

Posted by anonymous | October 05, 2014 | Tax

Absolutely wonderful attorney

I had received a threatening call from someone that identified themselves as an IRS investigator stating that I would have my properties seized and financial accounts frozen. On top of it all I was told that I was to be arrested for tax fraud. Like any one without experience I completely panicked. I ...found Mr. Ornelas and called him right away. His level of knowledge and experience was clear when he asked me certain questions and knew right away that I was being scammed. He quickly put my mind at ease. Mr. Ornelas did not stop there, he put me in contact with the local IRS investigators that took my statement down and told me that this was a nationwide scam. It was apparent that Mr. Ornelas was bothered by the fact that I was being scammed as many others have. His genuine interest and concern completely goes against the stigma that lawyers are greedy and only interested in their own welfare. Mr. Ornelas truly restores the prestige to his field and I recommend him to anyone that is in need of a tax attorney. You will not go wrong with Mr. Ornelas.

Posted by David | January 31, 2014 | Tax

Excellent Tax Attorney

Oscar has been the first attorney that has been able to help me with my tax issues. I hired another "top rated firm" who, not only charged me a monthly fee for over 3 years on top of a retainer, never resolved my case. Oscar has stayed in touch every step of the process and has been a big help. Hopef...ully my case will be resolved soon after using his firm for only 5 months.

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!

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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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