Isai Bismark Cortez

Isai Bismark Cortez

4.9
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 15 years

Tax Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Tax

7083 Hollywood Blvd 5th Floor, Los Angeles, CA

About Isai

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Tax 100%

16 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 15 years

State: California

Acquired: 2010

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Law Offices of Isai Bismark Cortez

7083 Hollywood Blvd 5th Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90028

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Isai Bismark Cortez's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

41 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Debt Settlement

Posted by Tiffany | July 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

Highly recommended

Isai Cortez is really good with what he does!! I owed a lot of money to BOE, but he made me so comfortable and took care of everything efficiently. I’m so glad I found him on yelp and he was able to settle my OIC with little money to pay back. Throughout the 2 years of waiting was mainly waiting for ...BOE to assign my files to a specialist in the business dept. But, Isai made sure to tell me it’s going to be a process. I’m pleased to say he has tookthe stress out of me during those timeframe of waiting and now, I can finally live my life normally without BOE on my back. Thank you Isai and his team to make this whole process smoothly!

Posted by Mark | April 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

thank you!

2015 was when I first approached Bismark regarding my installment arrangement. Since then, Isai has taken great care of me and my tax issues. He works diligently, making sure you get the best outcome that is most beneficial. He is in constant communication with you throughout the process. Thank yo...u so much Isai!

Posted by S. A | December 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

Excellent!

I first called Isai in December of 2014 to talk about my boyfriend's tax debt. The situation was a mess. You name it, he had it; missing tax returns, a huge amount due in back taxes, tax liens, and a looming wage garnishment. Isai was immediately able to put my anxious mind at ease. He felt an OI...C was the best option for us. First, he filed all the missing returns. Second, he was able to stop a possible garnishment. Third, he filed the OIC. Warning, going the OIC route is a long process. Isai and Jason were upfront with how long it would take. During this time, we were in constant communication with them and never felt alone or abandoned. Isai and Jason were always very prompt, honest, and professional with getting back to us. Although it was pretty stressful for us, they put us at ease. Although there were times, I'm positive, I was a little overbearing, they always were very patient with me and took the time to answer all of my questions. After 8 months, my boyfriend's OIC was completed. He owed over $40k and the IRS settled for $500! If anyone needs tax help, please look no further. Isai and his team will give you honest and professional feedback. I am so thankful I found them. We were very stressed and overwhelmed and the entire Bismark team took amazing care of us.

Posted by SEAN | June 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

Thank you

You can only understand financial fears once the IRS “contacts” you. They contact you with leans, by freezing your accounts, taking half your earnings, and finally a letter in the mail just to let you know you are now in big trouble… and if you have a professional license they can suspend that too. T...his was my experience with the IRS. They cleared my small savings and emptied my checking. before I first contacted Isai, I owed well into the six digits. I was scared and didn’t know what if anything could be done; I certainly didn’t want to make things worse by trying to fix things on my own, so I started looking for help. I searched Yelp to see if any reviews could point me in the right direction. After reading comments on other companies who claim to provide tax help I came across Bizmark. What I found was the comments on Isai and the Bizmark team were different. They were different because people could feel that this team does care about the people it represents. Isai (the team captain) helped me at a truly difficult time in my life, giving me a second chance with how much I owed. In our first conversation Isai showed me our game plan (no messing around with this guy); it set me at ease to know that he knew how to attack my huge problem. Isai is genuine and sincere in his words and efforts. His approach is to help you in anyway he can. Isai never treated me like a client but always as a friend; every meeting was started with a handshake and a hug. Those are things that you just and wont get from businesses who claim to want to help but in reality only want your money. Isai has a great team behind him, and that is what sets the bar even higher for others to reach; Jason is smart and a super-cool cat, and Angela was always friendly, kind, and very professional. Right after hiring Isai he went to work. He stopped the wage garnishments, made sure I didn’t lose my professional license and always kept me up to date with what was going on and what I needed to do. Although there wasn’t much for me to do, when the Bizmark team asked me for papers I made sure not to waste any time in getting it to them and they did the rest. Isai kept everything truthful and honest with the IRS. That is very important because I don’t want to have to worry about any surprises in the future; and even with that Isai was still able to work a miracle for me. I can’t comment on what or how the Bizmark team dealt with the IRS because I have no idea, but I will comment on how much of a blessing piece of mind is. Just knowing you are not going to face a giant alone is a tremendous pressure off your shoulders. We always hear the commercials where they say “tax relief with pennies on the dollar”; but Isai, Jason and Angela delivered results with actions not words or empty promises. After you realize you need help (help with any tax/IRS issues), call Isai and see what it feels like when someone truly wants to help you and your family get into a better situation. Thank you Isai, Jason, and Angela… you gave me a second chance to do things right. Sean

Posted by Jose | March 05, 2015 | Debt Settlement

Exceptional service and guidance along the way.

I reached out to Isai Cortez back in 2013 after I had been fed up with receiving notices from the IRS that they were trying to collect on my past due debt. They placed a lien on my credit report and as you can imagine a lien from the federal government doesn’t make you an ideal candidate for any kind... of credit. I’ve seen many commercial for “Tax Attorney’s” who can help settle debt for pennies on the dollar. But let’s be honest, most of the time they sound like infomercials prying on late night television viewers. At first I was very weary of trying to settle and had no idea what the “offer in compromise” program consisted of, but Mr. Cortez explained it to me and after being out of options decided I would give it a try. The process itself was VERY slow and at times I became doubtful that we would ever reach an offer with the IRS. Mr. Cortez along with Jason Peart and the rest of his team had warned me of this, but I never expected it to be so long. The IRS likes to set strict deadlines for documentation they require and at times it was stressful but again Isai and Jason, worked with me around the clock and held my hand throughout the entire process. Truthfully, I did not think the IRS would even want to settle on my $120,727, but they did and they did for $500, yes you read that right five hundred. I am extremely grateful for the hard work, honesty and dedication of Bismark Tax and I would recommend anyone I know to give them a try.

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Mohammad Saleem

Tax lawyer | Mar 05

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"I endorse Attorney Isai Cortez. I've know Isai for more than five years and have respected his dedicated work in representing his clients all tax matters."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Business lawyer | Sep 28

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"Top notch attorney, who provides excellent legal service and successful representation. I happily endorse this lawyer."

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"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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John O'Brien

Business lawyer | Apr 21

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"I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to annyone needing legal representation."

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Daniel Noffsinger

Tax lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Isai is truly one of the best and brightest. Isai is on my short list of lawyers who I contact when I need expert advice. He cares about his clients, knows the law, and is masterful in the court. I can recommend Isai without any reservations."

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Roshni Gandhi

Tax lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lauren Sible

Tax lawyer | Sep 23

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"Isai is a hard-working, dedicated attorney who is committed to representing his clients' interests."

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Paul Edger

Unknown lawyer | Sep 13

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Noura Jebara

Tax lawyer | Sep 04

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"Mr. Cortez is truly passionate about the practice of law. He is competent, driven and can assist you with your tax-related needs. I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Gerace

Tax lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Steven Jayson

Unknown lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Isai Cortez for 6 years. In that time he has shown himself to be a diligent and hard worker who puts his clients needs first. He is knowledgeable when it comes to assisting clients with their issues, and is readily available and easy to work with."

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Jaime Bumbarger

Tax lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very knowledgeable and professional. I endorse this lawyer."

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Todd Liebesfeld

Business lawyer | Aug 22

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Romy Jurado

Tax lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Cortez for his vast experience in dealing with the IRS to help clients with their tax-related issues. His knowledge and ability to workout deals with the IRS is, in my opinion, unsurpassed. Mr. Cortez is also a very personable gentleman who takes the time to truly help every one of his clients. I highly recommend him."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Aug 11

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

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Nicholas Rosenberg

Tax lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Cortez is a very knowledgeable and energetic attorney who knows how to provide excellent service to his business and tax clients. I certainly recommend him."

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Lam Truong

Tax lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Cynthia Grande

Tax lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I would recommend Isai to everyone for their tax issues. He cares about his clients and works diligently on their cases to get results."

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Cindy Moran-Aguirre

Tax lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Isai is a trustworthy and reputable attorney. I have extreme confidence in his work and know that any client I refer to him will be treated with the utmost respect and dignity. To Isai the client is always number one and his efforts are always dedicated to obtaining the best for his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2013

Avvo Rated Attorney, Avvo

2013

Volunteer of the year, Christian Legal Aid of Los Angeles

2010

Public Interest Advocate, The Miller Center for Public Interest Advocacy

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Supervising Attorney / Professor, Pepperdine University School Of Law

2012 - Present

Lead Tax Attorney, Bismark Tax, Inc.

2010 - 2011

In-House, Treatment Center

2009 - 2009

Extern, Pennsylvania Department of Revenue - Office of Chief Counsel

2009 - 2009

Certified Intern, San Diego Public Defenders Office

Associations

2015 - Present

Los Angeles Latino Chambers of Commerce

Associate

2015 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Associate Member

2014 - Present

State Bar of California, Taxation Section, Young Tax Lawyers Committee

Associate Member

2012 - Present

Christian Legal Aid

Volunteer Attorney

Sample of Legal Cases

Wrong Taxpayer

Client received a combined $18k refund

Over $25,000 of IRS debt turned into $50 IRS settlement!

Settled a little over $25,000 of IRS tax debt for $50 paid in full.

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Education

2011

University of California at Los Angeles School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2010

Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

California State University, Northridge

B.S.

2005

Los Angeles Valley College

Associates of Art

Speaking Engagements

2014

CLA-LA Prayer Breakfast Legal Aid Services

2013

WeWork - Small Business Small Business - Obamacare

2013

Magnolia Towers Identity Theft

Languages

English

Spanish

Russian

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