Christopher Kolkey

The Goralka Law Firm, P.C. works with successful families and business owners to minimize income and estate tax, better protect assets and to transition legacies and family values to the next generation.

Robert B. Bale is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Robert B., who practices law in Sacramento, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michelle Rowe Hallsten is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Venture Capital Law. Michelle Rowe, who practices law in Sacramento, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michelle Rowe is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Prior to working as an attorney with our firm, Mr. Dostart joined Dreyer Babich Buccola Wood Campora as a law clerk for four years while attending law school at night. Mr. Dostart is passionate about helping injury victims and has recovered over $50 million in settlements for his deserving clients. He has been selected for inclusion as a Rising Star by Northern California Super Lawyers®. Mr. Dostart has also been selected by his peers as one of the top attorneys in Sacramento. Mr. Dostart...

Elizabeth Stallard is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Elizabeth, who practices law in Sacramento, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joel M. Van Parys is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Joel M., who practices law in Sacramento, California, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joel M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

James (Jim) Dyer is the firm’s Chief Financial Officer and Managing Shareholder of the Sacramento office of Buchalter. With more than 30 years of experience as a corporate and bank regulatory lawyer and a background in public accounting, Mr. Dyer serves as outside general counsel to a number of business enterprises ranging from privately held businesses to a publicly-traded company, including financial institutions.

Steven Campora is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Steven, who practices law in Sacramento, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Steven is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Carolyn G. Burnette is office managing principal of the Sacramento, California, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. In addition to more than 20 years of litigation experience, Carolyn also brings to the firm a significant workplace investigation background. Her litigation and investigation cases have involved a spectrum of high-level employment law issues, including conduct alleged against executives, elected officials, attorneys and other senior personnel. Carolyn also has a robust advice and couns...

Christopher Wood is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Christopher, who practices law in Sacramento, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.