Jason Galek

Top rated Tax attorney in Folsom, California

Galek Tax Law
Jason Galek
Galek Tax Law

Practice areas: Tax

Licensed in California since: 2005

Education: University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2019 - 2026
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Galek Tax Law

728 Sutter St
Penthouse B
Folsom, CA 95630 Phone: 916-435-6395 Email: Jason Galek Visit website
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Jason Galek is a board-certified Taxation Law Specialist with an LL.M. in Taxation, practicing federal and California tax law.

As a board-certified specialist in taxation law, as recognized by The State Bar of California's Board of Legal Specialization. This certification underscores his profound knowledge of tax law and his commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professional excellence. His practice focuses on:

  • Resolving and avoiding tax disputes
  • Minimizing actual and potential tax liabilities, including those with international implications
  • Developing comprehensive tax planning strategies for individuals and businesses
  • Navigating complex tax legislation to achieve optimal outcomes for clients

Jason has developed particular expertise in resolving disputes involving the Internal Revenue Service and the California Franchise Tax Board, as well as in creating tax-efficient structures and strategies for his clients. His practice encompasses strategic tax planning for domestic and international matters. He approaches tax planning and tax controversy as parts of a single discipline: planning that anticipates enforcement yields better structures, and experience in controversy informs planning and yields more resilient outcomes.

First Admitted: 2005, California

Bar / Professional Activity

  • California Supreme Court
  • Fellow, American Bar Foundation  
  • San Francisco Tax Club, Member, 2015 through the present
  • Bay Area Young Tax Lawyers, Executive Committee Member, 2015 through 2016
  • Bar Association of San Francisco Barristers Taxation Section, Chair, 2013; Vice-Chair, 2012
  • Bar Association of San Francisco, Taxation Section, Executive Committee Member, 2016 through 2017
  • Bar Association of San Francisco Barristers Board of Directors, Treasurer, 2015 through 2016; Director, 2014 through 2016
  • Bar Association of San Francisco, Member, 2008 through present
  • American Bar Association, Member, 2014 through present  
  • California Lawyers Association (Formerly California State Bar), Governance Committee, 2020-2022  
  • California Lawyers Association, Pro-Bono Initiative
  • California Lawyers Association, California Tax Lawyer Articles Editor (2019-2020)
  • California Lawyers Association, Webinars (2019)
  • California Lawyers Association, 2019-2020 DC Delegation Co-Chair (2018-2019), Chair (2020)
  • California Lawyers Association, Executive Committee, 2017-2020 term
  • California Lawyers Association, Taxation Section (Formerly California State Bar, Taxation Section)
  • U.S. District Court, all California Districts
  • U.S. Tax Court
  • U.S. Court of Federal Claims
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • U.S. Supreme Court

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)

  • Sanchez v. Comm’r, TC Memo 2014-174  
  • Krotova v. Gonzales, 416 F.3d 1080 (9th Cir. 2005)
  • Brennan v. Comm’r, TC Memo 2012-187
  • Ashland v. Comm’r, TC Memo 2012-209
  • Knape v. U.S., 713 F.3d 1164 (9th Cir. 2013), cert. denied

Special Licenses / Certifications

  • Board Certified Specialist in Taxation Law, California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization  

Educational Background

  • LL.M. Taxation Law, Golden Gate University School of Law

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

Honors

  • Outstanding Volunteer, Justice and Diversity Center of The Bar Association of San Francisco (2015 to 2020)
  • Super Lawyers, Taxation, Northern California (2019-2026)
  • Avvo Rating 10.0 (Superb)

Office location for Jason Galek

728 Sutter St
Penthouse B
Folsom, CA 95630

Selections

8 Years Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers: 2019 - 2026

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