John M. Goralka

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
California State University, B.S. Accounting, 1986
Law School Attended:
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, LL.M., 1989; McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, J.D., 1988
Year of First Admission:
1988
Admission:
1988, California; 1988, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California; U.S. Tax Court
ISLN:
906981731

Areas of Practice (9)

  • Asset Protection Planning and Implementation
  • Business and Corporate Law
  • Elder Law, Medi-Cal Eligibility Planning
  • Estate Planning and Administration
  • Probate, Conservatorship and Guardianships
  • Sales of Businesses and Real Property
  • Shareholder and Business Buy/Sell Agreements for Estate Planning and Business Continuation Purposes
  • Tax Planning and Tax Litigation Controversy
  • Trusts

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (30 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0
  • Communication

    4.9/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 04/15/15 in Estate Planning

    John is an excellent attorney in the areas of Estate Planning, Tax Planning, and Estate Administration. It is a pleasure to work cases with him.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/26/15 in Estate Planning

    I have known John for many years. John exhibits the highest ethical standards and he works tirelessly to stay abreast of changes in the law so that he is able to provide the best service, and work product possible to his clients. Perhaps most impor... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 03/06/18 in Trusts and Estates

    Very thoughtful.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/04/15 in Business Associations Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/04/15 in Tax Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/24/15 in Business Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/24/15 in Estate Planning

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/15/15 in Tax Law

    John has a very strong ethical sense and is quite sophisticated in his areas of practice (estate planning and tax).

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/15/15 in Estate Planning

    John has a very strong ethical sense and his knowledge in the areas of tax and estate planning is quite sophisticated.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/15/15 in Tax Law

    John is a superlative lawyer and I am surprised, frankly, that he has not yet been provided an AV rating. He has my strongest possible endorsement. James J. Banks

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4.8/5.0 (36 reviews)
Platinum Client Champion

This is the secondtime working with Mr.Goralka,and I liked the way he explains the process.i feel good that every thing is done properly.

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