Mr. Johal has over thirty years' experience and has advised high-net-worth clients in all areas of taxation, including income, estate, gift and property tax. Involved in drafting California legislation, Mr. Johal remains on the cutting edge of new developments. Always available to his clients, he has surpassed the concept of personal service.

Education: LL.M. (Masters of Law in Taxation), New York University School of Law (1983); J.D., Duquesne University School of Law (1981); B.A., Occidental College (1978).

Bar admission: Pennsylvania (October 27, 1981); California (October 12, 1983); United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and United States Tax Court.

Practice history: Neumiller and Beardslee (1983-1988); Trainor Robertson (1988-2003); Hanson Bridgett LLP (2003-2009); CVM Law Group, LLP (2009 to 2012); Law Offices of Jack S. Johal (2012 to present).

Professional Affiliations: State and Local Tax Committee; Chairperson, Legislative Committee, State and Local Tax Committee, Vice-Chair and Chair, State Bar Partnership Committee; Chairperson, Property Tax Subcommittee, State and Local Tax Committee; American Bar Association Committee on Trusts and Probate; Sacramento County Bar Association Probate and Real Property Sections; and Monterey County Bar Association.

Awards: Jack was awarded the Five Star Wealth Manager 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013 Award. He has a Martindale-Hubbell rating of AV (preeminent) and an AVVO rating of superb (10.0 out of 10.0).