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EXPERIENCE
Jessica Herrera is an Associate with Wagner Kirkman Blaine Klomparens & Youmans, LLP. Her practice focuses on taxation, business, and estates
In her years as a paralegal, Jessica acquired rich experience in tax law, including federal and state of California audits and collections, international tax reporting and compliance matters, preparation of tax returns, tax refund litigation, property tax appeals, entity formation and entity compliance. Jessica has had many successes as a paralegal and now as an attorney, including but not limited to, disputing IRS tax adjustments and obtaining tax refunds, preparation of a variety of legal opinions, including but not limited to California residency, California exit, foreign reporting compliance, Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (“OVDP”) options, analysis of foreign tax returns and tax matters, and is a tremendous support to her colleagues.
In her spare time Jessica enjoys spending time with her family and attending Bay Area sporting events. She also likes to cook and travel.
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EDUCATION
Golden Gate University (LLM, 2019)
Area of Concentration, Taxation
Golden Gate University (J.D., 2017)
California State University (B.S., 2007)
Area of Concentration, Criminal Justice Administration
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ADMISSIONS
California State Bar, Admitted to Practice 2021
California Notary Public (2008-Present
California Supreme Court
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
U.S. Federal Court of Claim
U.S. Tax Court
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AFFILIATIONS
State Bar of California (2021 to present)
American Bar Association (2021 to present)
Sacramento County Bar Association (2021 to present)
California Women Lawyers (2021 to present)
California Notary (2008 to present)
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AWARDS
2023 Northern California Super Lawyers Rising Star
ARTICLES & EVENTS
California Senate Bill 131 Closes Loophole for Incomplete Gift Non-Grantor Trusts (“INGs”)
Calculating and Maximizing Deposit Insurance for Revocable Trust Bank Accounts
How To Factor In Taxes When Considering Special Needs Trusts / (ABLE) Accounts
September 30, 2021 – Estate Planning for Farm and Ranch Owners
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