In this selection of client testimonials, hear how we’ve helped families and business owners throughout California reach their business, tax, and estate planning goals. To learn how we can assist with your legal needs, contact our office to schedule a case review.


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  • I worked with John Goralka in setting up a legal structure for my business. His knowledge and suggestions regarding which structure I needed were spot on target. I was very happy with how he worked with me and the patience to deal with my endless questions! Why is that important? He billed me one price for the whole setting up and didn't charge extra when I called with yet another question or concern. He doesn't nickel and dime you for everything which is as nice as it gets from an attorney. I was so satisfied that I ended up having him work on a personal trust for me. Again, he was very patient in making sure I understood the ins and outs of what I was trying to do. His guidance and expertise made the process of getting things set up a relatively easy process. His price structure was also fair and didn't have little add-ons here and there. Very fair and reasonable. I also honestly feel like he actually cares about me as a client AND a person. He shows by his demeanor and actions that he is vested in doing the best that he can for me as my attorney. I will continue to use John for as long as he will have me as a client!
  • John Goralka Law Firm is a fabulous choice if you need creative estate trust and/or tax law advice. John is trained to work with the highest level of Estate Trust complexity and strives to be a loyal advisor. John is very current and up to date with the ever-changing rule and laws governing Estate Trust and Taxation Law. John is surrounded by a great staff starting with his very knowledgeable Assistant Maegan who is always quick to serve and can get John's ear during a busy day. You will be in the hands of a highly professional Law Firm if you choose the Goralka Law Firm.
  • I have been working with John for 30+ years. During that time he has provided several services to me and my family that include sales of business, merger, several business acquisitions, probate, estate planning, will, living trust, and a great source for questions regarding tax law. John has been very responsive to my needs making me feel like he worked directly for me and my own private attorney. I would highly recommend John and his team and will continue to use them for years to come.
  • I've worked with John for a couple decades now. He's a great guy and does a great job. I've used his services for personal and business services. He has done company formations, some litigation, and estate planning work for me through the years. I feel comfortable recommending him to people with legal needs in his areas of expertise.
  • I have known John Goralka for almost 10 years, when he helped me with a tricky international sale of business assets involving intellectual property. A few years ago, my wife and I remembered he also did trust work, and contacted him again. It turned out that he's known as one of the experts and innovators in the trust field, and helped create a very flexible family trust for us. He and his staff are very professional and do high quality work, and have our complete confidence.
  • The Goralka Law Firm helped with our trust and wills back in 2009 and recently with a death in the family we were in need of updating and adding to what we had previously done. John and his entire staff were professional, thorough, patient, and highly informative throughout the process. We are so appreciative of the work the firm has done and the peace of mind it has given us and feel strongly that the cost is definitely worth what you receive in return. We would recommend John and the Goralka Law Firm to anyone.
  • Top of the line, quality professionals with a strong relationship based feel. I've had the opportunity to meet various members of the staff, including John Goralka himself, and these are good people. John truly cares about what's in the best interest of the client, and they are not out to gauge people with fees. Kristin Kaminski is professional, smart and very sweet. They make a great team. If you sign up for their newsletter, they really keep you in the loop, host seminars and my personal favorite - wine down Wednesdays - wine, raffles, home cooked meal, FONDUE!!! Zero pressure, no strings attached, good old fashioned relationship building and a way to give back to clients.
  • We first met John in 2007 when our financial advisor recommended him. He prepared a Living Trust for us at that time and we were very satisfied with it. We recently met with him again this year, to update that trust and both times we have found him to be highly professional and efficient. His comprehensive tax knowledge is such a plus. He spends a lot of time up front listening to what we need and then he carries it out. We feel confident our estate will be distributed as we want it to be. And I can't say enough about his staff; they are professional and efficient and always helpful and on top of things if we have questions.
  • We recently attended John's Living Trust Seminar and learned that we needed to have our trust reviewed. We met with John and chose Goralka Law Firm to rewrite our Living Trust. John and his team were professional, friendly and extremely helpful in evaluating our estate planning needs. His fee was a flat rate and reasonable for the services we needed. The firm was thorough, extremely courteous and timely on all matters. We would not hesitate in recommending the Goralka Law Firm to handle your estate planning needs!
  • Initially we chose John Goralka to create our Trusts based on his experience as a certified specialist in both estate planning and taxation, his prestigious accomplishments, and his stellar testimonials. Almost immediately we realized his dedication to patiently listening to our needs and the compassion he showed towards us and his profession. John was able to protect our daughter from losing her government benefits while still receiving her inheritance. He and his team worked tirelessly and extremely well together. Each team member was on the same page and took ownership for their areas of expertise.
  • My wife and I attended a seminar presented by John Goralka and were very impressed by his knowledge and the way he engaged the attendees.. We decided that night to have John update our trust. We made an appointment and went into the Goralka office shortly after the seminar to meet privately with John. The initial data gathering meeting went well. A month or so later and after we reviewed the first draft of the trust we had another meeting in which the trust was finalized. John and his staff were very easy to work with throughout the process. We highly recommend John and the John Goralka Law firm to anyone who needs help with their Living Trust needs.
  • John Goralka is very knowledgeable and we put our faith in him to handle our estate trust. All the attorneys, paralegals, and staff at the firm were extremely helpful and patient in responding to our questions and calls for help and advice. I highly recommend the Goralka Law Firm.