CunninghamLegal Welcomes John M. Goralka, J.D., LL.M., and Clients of Goralka Law Firm
John M. Goralka has joined CunninghamLegal as Senior Counsel, bringing substantial business, tax, and estate planning experience.
By James L. Cunningham Jr., Esq.
We’re thrilled to announce that John M. Goralka, LL.M., Esq., has joined CunninghamLegal! John will continue to help families and business owners protect what they’ve built, grow what they have, and pass it on wisely.
For John’s clients, this means an immediate expansion of resources and support. You’ll continue working with John, and will have an expanded team of support not only in Sacramento, but now throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, Greater Los Angeles, and across California.
Join Us for Wine Wednesday
As we welcome Goralka Law Firm clients to CunninghamLegal, we invite you to join us for a special Wine Wednesday hosted by James L. Cunningham Jr., Esq. and John M. Goralka, LL.M., Esq. Spend the evening getting to know the attorneys and team who will continue supporting your planning, learn about the additional resources now available through CunninghamLegal, and enjoy an opportunity to ask questions in a comfortable, informal setting.
The Same Care, Now with a Larger Team
For decades, John M. Goralka, LL.M., Esq., has delivered exceptional estate and tax planning for California families and business owners. That commitment continues, now backed by CunninghamLegal’s statewide network of attorneys, a robust Trust Administration Department, and specialists in business, real estate, and advanced tax planning.
Clients can now benefit from a larger team that collaborates on advanced estate, trust, and business planning matters to create plans that are seamlessly aligned with your goals, your family, and your financial future.
With CunninghamLegal’s dedicated Trust Administration Department, your loved ones will have experienced professionals ready to step in when needed. And with our in-house Business, Real Estate, and Advanced Tax Planning Teams, you’ll enjoy the same personal care John has always provided, now supported by additional specialists who can address the most complex planning challenges.
Whether you’re refining an existing plan, preparing to sell a business, or administering a trust, you now have a coordinated team committed to your goals.
John M. Goralka’s Role in the Transition
John joins CunninghamLegal as Senior Counsel, continuing his life’s work of helping clients plan wisely, act strategically, and stay ahead of change. He brings decades of experience in estate and tax planning, trust administration, and business succession — along with the insight gained as a former California Franchise Tax Board auditor and hearing officer.
He’s excited to bring his clients into a firm that mirrors his dedication to clarity, precision, and genuine care.
A Seamless Transition
If you’re an existing Goralka Law client, your planning and documents remain in trusted hands.
Our shared commitment is simple: We want your transition to be smooth, your planning to stay current, and your goals to remain front and center.
More About CunninghamLegal
Founded by James L. Cunningham Jr., Esq., author of Savvy Estate Planning, CunninghamLegal is one of California’s leading firms dedicated to helping families, professionals, and business owners protect their wealth and legacy.
We guide families and business owners in every area of Estate Planning, Trust Administration, Probate, Real Estate, Business Law, and Advanced Tax Strategy, including asset protection, charitable planning, Medi-Cal and long-term care strategies, special-needs trusts, and complex multi-generational estates.
With offices throughout California — including Sacramento, Auburn, Walnut Creek, Oakland (Montclair Village), San Rafael, Pasadena, Westlake Village — and virtual consultations statewide, CunninghamLegal offers both convenience and expertise wherever life takes you.
When you work with CunninghamLegal, you’re not just hiring an attorney; you’re gaining a team that looks ahead, anticipates change, and builds strategies designed to work.
Your Next Chapter
John M. Goralka and the entire CunninghamLegal team are honored to continue serving you with expanded capabilities, broader expertise, and the same personal care you’ve come to expect.
We wholeheartedly encourage you to contact us with any questions or needs you may have at 916-440-8036 or request a call by using the form on this page.
