JASON J. GALEK
Of Counsel
State Bar No. 239638
J.D., LL.M. (Taxation)
Certified Specialist – Taxation Law
(916) 920 – 5286
jgalek@wkblaw.com
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EXPERIENCE
Jason J. Galek represents individuals, fiduciaries, and business entities in tax litigation, controversy, and planning for federal, state and local tax matters. Jason previously defended CPAs and other tax professionals in professional liability actions. Jason is of counsel to the firm and has represented clients before both federal and California agencies and courts, including the Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Tax court, U.S. District Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, California Franchise Tax Board, California Employment Development Department, California State Board of Equalization, Office of Tax Appeals, and California Superior and Appellate Courts.
EDUCATION
University of California at Berkeley, B.A., 1996
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, J.D., 2005
Golden Gate University School of Law, LL. M., Taxation, 2008
ADMISSIONS
California State Bar, 2005; Certified Specialist, Taxation Law, 2014
US Supreme Court - 2013
US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit - 2005
US Tax Court - 2009
US Court of Federal Claims - 2011
USDC Northern District of California - 2005
USDC Southern District of California - 2009
USDC Eastern District of California - 2008
USDC Central District of California - 2009
HONORS AND AFFILIATIONS
California Lawyers Association Taxation Section Executive Committee
Justice and Diversity Center of The Bar Association of San Francisco; Outstanding Volunteer (2015 – 2020)
ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES
Adjunct Professor – Golden Gate University
ARTICLES & EVENTS
Proposition 19 Brings Substantial Changes to California’s Property Tax Assessment Rules
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