Oscar Javier Ornelas is a bilingual (English/Spanish) tax attorney and CPA who works with clients facing everything from routine compliance to high-stakes tax disputes. Licensed in Texas and New Mexico and admitted to the United States Tax Court, he combines legal strategy with a strong understanding of financial realities. At The Ornelas Firm, he counsels clients on tax audits and collections, excise taxes, and U.S. tax compliance for Americans living overseas. He also advises on international tax matters, including tax treaty issues and reporting obligations such as FATCA and FBAR. Oscar assists with state income, property, and transfer tax concerns and supports nonprofits and charitable organizations with formation and governance. His business-focused services include federal partnership and corporate tax planning, entity formation and restructuring, mergers, dissolutions, and transaction guidance for asset acquisitions and sales. He also provides small business consulting, contracting support, and collections/debt recovery assistance. The firm is based in El Paso, Texas, and maintains offices in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and San Antonio, Texas (by appointment only) to better serve clients throughout Texas, New Mexico, and Mexico.
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions2001, Texas
2009, New Mexico
United States Tax Court
2001, Texas
2009, New Mexico
MembershipsEl Paso County Bar and American (Tax Section) Bar Associations
State Bar of Texas (Tax Section)
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (Tax Section)
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Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolTexas Tech University
Class of 2001
J.D.
magna cum laude
New York University
Class of 2002
LL.M.
Taxation
Other EducationUniversity of Texas at El Paso
Class of 1996
B.B.A.
Accounting with Honors and Honors Degree
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Personal Details & HistoryAgeBorn in 1975
El Paso, Texas, July 8, 1975
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201 E Main Drive Suite 1203El Paso, TX 79901U.S.A.
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Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?Yes, Mr. Oscar Javier Ornelas is admitted to practice in New Mexico and Texas.
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Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?Mr. Oscar Javier Ornelas is admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court.
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Does this attorney speak any other languages?Mr. Oscar Javier Ornelas speaks Spanish.
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Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?Yes, Mr. Oscar Javier Ornelas has a 4.4 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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What law school did this attorney attend?Mr. Oscar Javier Ornelas attended New York University and Texas Tech University.