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Probate, Estate Planning, Tax Law, Business Law
Specializes In
Probate Estate Planning Tax Law Business Law
Awards
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2025
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Publications
  • To Buck the Third-Generation Curse, Focus on the Family Story
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About John Goralka

John M. Goralka, J.D., LL.M. Business, Asset Protection, Tax & Estate Planning Attorney John Goralka is a highly respected attorney specializing in business law, asset protection, tax planning, and estate planning. As the founder of The Goralka Law Firm, he has built a reputation for delivering innovative legal solutions that help individuals, families, and business owners secure their financial futures and protect their legacies. Johnโ€™s journey into law was deeply personal and shaped by his early experiences in tax law. While working as an income tax auditor and hearing officer for the California Franchise Tax Board, he pursued his law degree at night, gaining firsthand insight into tax disputes and financial planning. This experience provided him with a strong foundation in taxation, business law, and estate planning, allowing him to develop a comprehensive approach to legal counsel that integrates multiple disciplines. Recognizing the need for flexibility as a single parent, John established his own firm in Sacramento, balancing his professional ambitions with his commitment to family. His firm has since grown into a trusted resource for clients seeking transformative legal strategies that benefit multiple generations. Over the years, John has represented families, business owners, and entrepreneurs, ensuring their legacies are protected and their financial futures secured. Johnโ€™s dedication to uncommon knowledge and innovative solutions has earned him a reputation as a leader in his field. His firm continues to serve clients across California and beyond, offering personalized legal counsel tailored to each individualโ€™s unique needs. With a deep understanding of estate planning, tax law, and business strategy, John helps clients navigate complex legal challenges with confidence and clarity.

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Practice Areas

โœ” Probate
โœ” Estate Planning
โœ” Tax Law
โœ” Business Law

Credentials

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Education

  • McGeorge School of Law
  • LL.M. (1993)
  • Master&#039
  • s Degree in Taxation Law
  • University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
  • J.D. (1988)
  • Graduated 4th in Class
  • Corpus Juris Secundum for overall legal scholarship in 1985 and 1988
  • Prentice Hall Tax Award in 1988
  • American Jurisprudence Award for Torts and Business Planning
  • Trainer&#039
  • s Society for Academic Scholarship
  • Order of the Coif
  • Sacramento State University
  • B.S. (1981)
  • Major: Accounting
Bar Admissions
  • California State Bar ย # 137653
  • Member
Professional Experience
  • President and Lead Attorney
  • Goralka Law Firm P.C. 1996 - Current Estate Planning, Probate and Trusts, Taxation, Business and Corporate Law, Asset Protection, Business Exit Planning

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