Catalina Ortiz

Catalina Ortiz serves as Of Counsel at L.P.A. Law, where she advises small business owners and entrepreneurs throughout Georgia. She handles business law, business formation, contract drafting, negotiations, employment concerns, succession planning, regulatory compliance, and risk management. She draws on prior immigration law and corporate counsel experience when developing practical solutions for diverse businesses. She provides bilingual guidance in English and Spanish, helping clients understand legal requirements and protect their long-term interests.

Catalina earned her J.D. from Georgia State University College of Law in 2020. She earned her B.A. from Hunter College of the City University of New York in 2008. She is licensed to practice law in Georgia. She immigrated from Medellín, Colombia, at age 12, and her background informs her commitment to accessible legal counsel.

Catalina works closely with entrepreneurs to evaluate business structures, identify risks, and create strategies supporting growth and continuity. She explains relevant laws and regulations so clients can make informed choices about operations, employees, agreements, and future ownership. She helps clients establish compliant foundations, negotiate protective contracts, and prepare succession plans designed to preserve business legacies. She encourages questions throughout the representation and maintains collaborative relationships centered on each client’s objectives.

Catalina Ortiz brings cultural awareness, bilingual communication, and a practical business perspective to her legal practice. She supports the Latino community and other diverse entrepreneurs through education, advocacy, and personalized counsel. She volunteers with the Georgia Hispanic Bar Association, Georgia Asylum and Immigration Network, Atlanta Legal Aid, and DeKalb Volunteer Lawyers Foundation. Her service reflects her commitment to expanding legal access and helping business owners build sustainable enterprises.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, L.P.A. Law
• Member, DeKalb Volunteer Lawyers Foundation
• Member, Atlanta Legal Aid
• Member, Georgia Asylum and Immigration Network
• Member, Georgia Hispanic Bar Association
• Member, State Bar of Georgia

Licensed State

• Georgia

Education

• Georgia State University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Hunter College of the City University of New York
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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