John Michael Goralka

John Costello

Tax lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known John Goralka for 3 years and in that time, I have come to know him as a lawyer of the highest integrity and competence. John is a certified tax specialist which is a very rare designation to achieve. I also use John as a lawyer on my personal tax matters."

Craig Weaver

Probate lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the pleasure of working on a number of cases with Mr. Goralka. He is a consummate professional and I believe he has the unique distinction of being the only attorney in Northern California to be a certified specialist by the State Bar Board of Legal Specialization in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law and Taxation Law. John genuinely cares for his clients and provides specially tailored services to meet each client’s individual needs. I have referred many clients to John and will continue to do so. John Goralka is a lawyer that you can trust."

Douglass Lodmell

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I wholeheartedly endorse John. I have worked with him as co-counsel and am delighted with the care and expertise he provides to clients. Mr. Goralka is a trusted and experienced attorney in the Sacramento area. Whether you are in need of a simple update to your existing planning, or have complex estate and business planning needs, John will provide you with excellent advice, service and support."

Kristin Kaminski

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"John is an excellent attorney. His attention to detail and commitment to his clients and practice is outstanding. He is extremely knowledgeable in the field and takes the time to fully analyze each matter, no matter how unique and complex, he is presented. John and the whole law firm exhibit true professionalism with every client. I endorse this lawyer."

Alyssa Nguyen

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I highly recommend John for all estate planning, business planning and transactions, and tax litigation matters. John is the only certified specialist in both taxation and estate planning, probate and trust administration in the Sacramento area, and he is the most qualified attorney to assist you with these matters. John is extremely knowledgeable in his practice areas and delivers only the best work product for his clients. I have worked with John for over 10 years and continue to learn from him every day. He is a great colleague, friend, and mentor."

Stephen Wanderer

Business lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"John Goralka is an experienced, knowledgeable and skilled attorney. He is an expert in business and estate planning matters, with a specialty in taxation law. I have personally worked with John on numerous complex litigation matters concerning business, real estate, trust, breach of contract, corporate, insurance and partnership law. In one case, John’s corporate client was sued by the Insurance Commissioner of the State of Pennsylvania for a large sum of money. John was able to get the case resolved with his client paying nothing. I would not hesitate to recommend John Goralka."

Keith McBride

Tax lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred clients to him and they reported back to me that they were very satisfied with the work he did for them. I have also worked with John on business matters where I needed and relied upon his tax expertise."

John Rueda

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He has helped several of my clients with their tax and estate planning issues. He is very competent and knowlegeable in these matters."

Soohyun King

Business lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"After more than two decades of practice, John has the knowledge and the experience to negotiate the toughest business sales and purchases and to establish the most tax-advantageous business model that works hand in hand with each individual client's needs. His State Bar certifications as a specialist in tax and estate planning, trust and probate laws enables him to present his clients with the "big picture" solution that extends beyond just their business needs."

Pamela Jones

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"John provides each client with an estate plan that is tailored to the client's unique circumstances. John is an expert in state and federal tax matters. This tax expertise, combined with John's extensive knowledge and experience in assset protection and business matters ranks John head and shoulders above other lawyers who provide estate planning services."