Jason Galek, Esq.

Tax (Transactional/Litigation)

Folsom, California

Personal Introduction

Jason Galek is a board-certified tax attorney specializing in both federal and California tax disputes, providing strategic counsel and representation for both transactional tax planning to tax controversy and litigation clients.

Practice Composition

Transactional/Litigation

Education

University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law JD - Juris Doctor (2005)

Golden Gate University, School of Law Master of Laws (LLM) - Taxation (2008)

Practice Summary

I provide clients with strategic guidance on tax minimization, compliance, and efficient structuring, ensuring businesses and individuals are well-aligned with the latest tax regulations, domestically and internationally. I advise clients on structuring business deals, mergers, and acquisitions in a tax-efficient manner and guide clients through the tax implications in real estate transactions, intellectual property arrangements, and various other commercial activities. I also assist clients in tax controversy and litigation matters before federal and California courts and subsequent appeals. Sanchez v. Commissioner, TC Memo 2014-174; Knape v. United States, 713 F.3d 1164 (9th Cir. 2013); Ashland v. Commissioner, TC Memo 2012-187, TC Memo 2012-209; Krotova v. Gonzales, 416 F.3d 1080 (9th Cir. 2005).

Response Time

2 days

Awards

Avvo 10.0 “Superb” Rating

Bar Association of San Francisco Justice & Diversity Center- Outstanding Volunteer Award

Superlawyer

Affiliations

Barristers Club of San Francisco

Bay Area Young Tax Lawyers

San Francisco Bar Association

State Bar of California- Taxation Section Executive Committee

Personal Interests & Charitable Work

Bar Association of San Francisco Justice and Diversity Center, San Francisco, California Volunteer Attorney, April 2015 through present. Day of Docket Clinic at U.S. Tax Court to assist unrepresented petitioners through the Justice and Diversity Center resolve the case with the IRS; Low Income Taxpayer Clinic volunteer to assist low-income taxpayers in resolving federal tax matters. California Lawyers Association, Taxation Section (Formerly California State Bar, Taxation Section), Executive Committee, 2017-2020 term, 2019-2020 DC Delegation C0-Chair (2018-2019) Chair (2020), Webinars (2019), California Tax Lawyer Articles Editor (2019-2020), Pro-Bono Initiative. California Lawyers Association (Formerly California State Bar), Governance Committee, 2020-2023.