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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.

Sierra Vierra is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Sierra practices law in Sacramento, California Best Lawyers has recognized Sierra Vierra since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Sierra Vierra is held by other lawyers.

Michael J. Christian is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Michael J. practices law in Sacramento, California Best Lawyers has recognized Michael J. Christian since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Michael J. Christian is held by other lawyers.

John R. Holstedt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. John R. practices law in Sacramento, California Best Lawyers has recognized John R. Holstedt since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which John R. Holstedt is held by other lawyers.

Sander Van der Heide is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Sander practices law in Sacramento, California Best Lawyers has recognized Sander Van der Heide since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Sander Van der Heide is held by other lawyers.

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.

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...

George F. Vogt, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. George F. practices law in Granite Bay, California Best Lawyers has recognized George F. Vogt, Jr. since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which George F. Vogt, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Alden J. Parker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Leisure and Hospitality Law and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Alden J. practices law in Sacramento, California Best Lawyers has recognized Alden J. Parker since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Alden J. Parker is held by oth...

David Emilio Mastagni is a partner with the law firm of Mastagni Holstedt, APC, who focuses on representing public employee unions and their members. His labor and employment law practice includes administrative hearings, pension litigation, writs of mandamus, class actions, and appeals. He is admitted to practice in California, the U.S. District Courts of Southern, Eastern, Northern and Central Districts of California, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court. David's publ...