About Charles Ray “One of the principles that guides me in both my personal and professional life comes from my parents. My father often said that ignoring a problem does not make it go away. My mother would add that ignoring a problem simply makes it worse. Procrastination strikes and sometimes seems to take up permanent residence in all of us. This is particularly true with our business affairs, especially our tax debts.” Charles A. Ray, Jr. Charles A. Ray, Jr. concentrates his practice in Federal Tax Law, representing both individuals and corporations. His impeccable resume reveals a proven record of hard work, integrity, and accountability. For your individual tax needs, Charles Ray will provide prompt personalized service at an affordable rate. His vast business background makes him the ideal Tax Lawyer for corporate interests as well. His peers nominated him for, and he received, the highest rating in the Martindale-Hubbell Rating of AV. 1996 - present Formed The Law Firm of Charles A Ray, Jr. 2002 - present Chairman & Manager District of Columbia Chamber of Commerce Employers' Advocacy Program 1997 - 1998 Board of Directors, District of Columbia Chamber of Commerce Chairman, DCCC Political Action Committee (PAC) 1996 - 1997 General Counsel, Black Human Resources Network 1994 - 1996 Principal, Rothman Ray & Small, LLC. 1988 - 1994 Senior VP/General Counsel at National Loan Servicenter, Inc. Managed all corporate legal affairs. Supervised 96 attorneys & 20 paralegals managing assets, servicing mortgage loans, and legal processes for collections Senior Trial Attorney at the IRS Staff Writer/Press Aid to US Congressman, John Conyers, Jr. University of North Carolina School of Law, JD North Carolina Journal of International Law and Commercial Regulation, Managing Editor (1979-1980) Holderness Moot Court Bench (1979-1980) Three time recipient of the Chief Counsel’s Outstanding Performance Award Recipient of the Executive of the Year Award, at National Loan Servicenter, Inc. Haverford College B.A. in English, Cum Laude Bar Admissions: District of Columbia 1625 K Street, NW, Suite 400 - Washington, DC 20006 PHONE: 202-824-8123  TOLL FREE: 877-839-5013