13 years experience

Houman Mortazavi is a lawyer, adjunct university professor, legal scholar and professional engineer. He holds several university degrees including PhD in Law, LLB, BSc(Eng), MSc(Eng), MA(Econ), BA(Econ), MBA, and TEP (Candidate). Houman has been the recipient of several research awards as well as Teaching Award from Wilfrid Laurier University, School of Business and Economics, for his continuing teaching excellence and mastery of the subject areas taught. Houman is a civil litigation lawyer and an appellate litigator handling appeals and judicial review proceedings. He holds “Civil Litigation Certificate” from the Advocates’ Society. As a family law lawyer, Houman holds “Family Law Skills and Practice” Certificate from Osgoode Hall Law School. Houman is a university professor and has taught Finance and Accounting courses (CGA). He handles complex and high-conflict family law and property/asset division matters. Houman also argues immigration and refugee cases before the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) and Federal Court. Houman holds “Adjudication for Administrative Agencies, Boards and Tribunals” Certificate from Osgoode Hall Law School. Houman is a member of STEP Canada, Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, and we take on contentious estate litigation and capacity litigation matters, as well as estate administration issues including probate application and certificate of appointment of estate trustee. Houman specialized in Tort Law and he is a trial lawyer and handles variety of personal injury cases, both Accident Benefits (AB) and Tort. Houman is a professional civil engineer, and he is also a real estate lawyer assisting his clients with all types of real estate transactions such as purchase, sale and refinancing. He also provides both investment and real estate consultation, and as a civil litigator, he takes on real estate and construction litigation cases. Our Head Office is conveniently located in the heart of North York in the City of Toronto. North York City Centre is a central business district in Toronto. We are 2 minutes walk from North York subway station, just south of Mel Lastman Square; alternatively, 5 minutes walk underground from Yonge-Sheppard station. We have multiple offices across the GTA to accommodate our clients: Downtown Toronto (3 Locations), North York, Thornhill, Richmond Hill, Aurora, New Market, Markham, Mississauga (2 Locations), Oakville, Scarborough, Vaughan, Etobicoke, and we accept clients from across Ontario.

Orlando is admitted and in good standing to practice in multiple courts, including: (1) State Courts of Texas; (2) State Courts of New York; (3) State Courts of Maryland; (4) State Courts of Tennessee; (5) United States Tax Court; (6) Executive Office for Immigration Review; and (7) United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Orlando obtained several degrees, including a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the University of Houston Law Center, a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Finance from the University of Houston-Victoria, a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Accounting from the University of Houston-Downtown, and an Associate (A.A.) in Business Administration from Eastfield College in Dallas, Texas. He also obtained his Juris Doctor (JD) and Pre-Law degrees from the University of Cordilleras. Orlando has 15 years of experience in various roles as a Tax Resolution Attorney, Tax Associate, Tax Specialist, Tax Analyst, Tax Consultant, Tax Advisor, and Tax Preparer. As a tax resolution attorney, Orlando helps individuals and businesses resolve tax problems with the IRS and state tax authorities. Tax issues can be incredibly stressful and can quickly become overwhelming, especially when you are facing large tax debts, audits, or penalties. Orlando's role is to provide guidance and support throughout the entire resolution process, ensuring that his clients achieve the best possible outcome. One of the most important aspects of Orlando's job is to stay up-to-date on the ever-changing tax laws and regulations related to estate taxes. This allows him to provide clients with the most current and effective strategies to minimize their tax liability. Orlando works closely with his clients to analyze their financial situation and develop a customized plan to minimize estate taxes while achieving their estate planning goals. In addition to tax resolution, Orlando also provides tax planning and compliance services to help his clients avoid future tax problems. This includes developing tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations, and advising his clients on the tax implications of business transactions.