Carlos F Ortiz

Practice Areas

A seasoned trial attorney, Carlos Ortiz focuses his practice on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), high-risk tax controversies, offshore tax issues, anti-money laundering, e-commerce fraud and healthcare fraud, as well as allegations of fraud against government agencies and financial institutions. He has extensive experience representing U.S. and foreign-based corporations and individuals in the pharmaceutical, financial services, healthcare, aerospace, energy and telecommunications industries in connection with matters before enforcement and regulatory agencies, including the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and various state attorneys general. Over his career in private practice he has secured the declination of criminal charges for corporate and individual clients. On several occasions he has prevented the referral of charges for the target of criminal tax investigations.

Carlos advises corporations, their boards of directors and their committees regarding corporate governance and compliance matters. He also negotiates settlements, implements remedial measures and assists them in efficiently responding to subpoenas so as to minimize the disruptions to their normal business operations.

Languages Spoken

English

Spanish

Professional Memberships

New Jersey Hispanic Bar Association

-- President (2003 to 2004)

-- Executive Board Member (1994 to 2004)

Hispanic National Bar Association, Compliance and Ethics Section

American Bar Association, Section of International Law, International Anti-Corruption Committee: Former Vice-Chair, Tax Section

Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey: Former Trustee

National Hispanic Prosecutors Association: Co-founder and former Vice President