Senior Associate

Jason Galek

jason.galek@askfrost.com

Bar Admissions

  • California, Certified Legal Specialist Taxation Law (State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization).
  • U.S. Supreme Court.
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
  • U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
  • U.S. Tax Court.
  • U.S. District Court (Northern, Eastern, Central & Southern Districts of California).

Background & History

Jason is a seasoned tax attorney with extensive experience in resolving tax controversies. He advises and represents clients in federal and California tax-related disputes, negotiating settlements and representing clients in tax audits, administrative appeals, and court proceedings. With a deep understanding of tax law and a commitment to his clients, Jason is dedicated to helping clients resolve and avoid tax disputes and minimize actual and potential tax liability, including international tax consequences.


Jason is a certified tax law specialist by the California Board of Legal Specialization and holds an LL.M. in Taxation from Golden Gate University School of Law. He has served as an adjunct professor at Golden Gate University and is a former member of the California Lawyers Association Taxation Section Executive Committee. Jason is a sought-after speaker on tax matters and a committed volunteer with the Justice and Diversity Center of the San Francisco Bar Association and other legal pro bono organizations.


Recognized for his expertise, Jason is a fellow of the American Bar Foundation and has been named a Super Lawyer in Taxation for Northern California by Thomson Reuters since 2019. He has also received accolades for his volunteer work, including the Outstanding Volunteer award from the Justice and Diversity Center of the Bar Association of San Francisco from 2015 to 2020. With a focus on delivering results for his clients and a passion for tax controversy work, Jason is dedicated to helping clients navigate the complexities of tax law and achieve their goals.


When he's not advising clients or volunteering, Jason enjoys spending time with his wife, three sons, and two cats in Northern California.

Education

  • Golden Gate University School of Law, LL.M. Taxation.
  • University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D.
  • University of California, Berkeley, B.A., English Literature.

Speaking engagements

  • Tax Bootcamp, California Lawyers Association Taxation Section Annual Meeting, November 2022.
  • Moodys Tax University, Calgary, Canada, October 2020 (Not affiliated with Moody’s Investors Service).
  • Real Estate Taxation (LLM 326), Adjunct Professor, Golden Gate University School of Law, San Francisco, California, January 2016 to May 2020
  • Update on International Tax Compliance, California Lawyers Association Annual Conference, October 2019.
  • Ethical and Professional Responsibilities in Maintaining a Tax Practice, California Young Tax Lawyers Sixth Annual Conference, May 2019.
  • Maximizing Tax Benefits in Employment Settlements for Plaintiffs and Defendants, Marin County Bar Association Employment Section, November 2017.
  • Bridging the Gap Between California and Federal Controversy Practice, East Bay Tax Club, October 2017.
  • To W2 or Not To W2, Perils & Solutions Arising From Misclassification of Employees, San Francisco Bar Association, August 2017.
  • Bridging the Gap Between California and Federal Controversy Practice, California State Bar Taxation Section, Tax Procedure & Litigation Committee, March 2017.
  • Introduction to Tax Controversy Training, A Training for Attorneys, CPAs, and Enrolled Agents: Bar Association of San Francisco Justice and Diversity Center, December 2016.
  • Everything You Want to Know About Tax Controversy Law But Are Afraid to Ask, Bay Area Young Tax Lawyers, November 2016.
  • The Affordable Care Act for the Solo/Small Firm Practitioner, San Francisco Tax Club, September 2016.
  • Tax and Other Issues Impacting Individuals and Small Businesses Post-Disaster - Tax and Other Issues Impacting Individuals and Small Businesses Post-Disaster, Practicing Law Institute, April 2016.
  • The Affordable Care Act for the Solo/Small Firm Practitioner, Bar Association of San Francisco, January 2016.
  • Affordable Care Act Penalties and Exemptions, Navigating the Mandate: Bay Area Young Tax Lawyers, Golden Gate University, March 2015.
  • Affordable Care Act Penalties and Exemptions, Navigating the Mandate, Bay Area Young Tax Lawyers, Golden Gate University, March 2015.
  • KALW 91.7 FM “Your Legal Rights”; Affordable Care Act exemptions and penalties for 2015, January 2015.
  • The Tax Man Cometh: Dealing with Tax Notices and Audits;Using Litigation and Bankruptcy to Your Advantage, Panelist, Contra Costa County Bar Association 20th Annual MCLE Spectacular November 2014.
  • NASBTS 35th Annual Meeting: Roundtable discussion on professionalism and pro bono for tax lawyers at the National Association of State Bar Tax Sections 35th Annual Meeting, October 2014.
  • KALW 91.7 FM “Your Legal Rights”: Discussion of year-end tax tips for 2014, October 22, 2014.
  • Removing Tax Penalties Through Reasonable Cause Abatement: Contra Costa County Bar Association, June 2014.
  • You Might Be a Tax Return Preparer, If . . .: Golden Gate University, January 2014.

Publications

  • Severable Water Rights As IRC § 170 Charitable Deduction Property, Tax Notes State (June 20, 2022).
  • A Taxonomy of Tax Professionals, Canadian Accountant (March 30, 2021).
  • Quick Point, California’s Efforts to Adopt “First Time Abate” Penalty Relief, California Tax Lawyer (Volume 26, Number 3, 2017).
  • Interview: Sharyn Fisk, California Tax Procedure Journal (June 1, 2017).
  • Provisions of the Affordable Care Act Mandate in a Nutshell, San Francisco Attorney Magazine (December 2015).
  • Incorporeal Punishment: Corporate Suspension and Forfeiture for Tax Noncompliance, Contra Costa Lawyer, Tax Edition, Vol. 28, Number 2 (March 2015).

Professional Organizations & Memberships

  • American Bar Association, Taxation Section.
  • American Bar Foundation, Fellow.
  • Bar Association of San Francisco, Taxation Section.
  • California Lawyers Association, Taxation Section.
  • Sacramento County Bar Association, Taxation Section.
  • San Francisco Tax Club.

Awards and Honors

  • Fellow, American Bar Foundation
  • Super Lawyers, 2019 - 2023 Northern California, Taxation.
  • Outstanding Volunteer, 2015 - 2020, Bar Association of San Francisco Justice and Diversity Center, San Francisco, California.

Background & History

Jason is a seasoned tax attorney with extensive experience in resolving tax controversies. He advises and represents clients in federal and California tax-related disputes, negotiating settlements and representing clients in tax audits, administrative appeals, and court proceedings. With a deep understanding of tax law and a commitment to his clients, Jason is dedicated to helping clients resolve and avoid tax disputes and minimize actual and potential tax liability, including international tax consequences.


Jason is a certified tax law specialist by the California Board of Legal Specialization and holds an LL.M. in Taxation from Golden Gate University School of Law. He has served as an adjunct professor at Golden Gate University and is a former member of the California Lawyers Association Taxation Section Executive Committee. Jason is a sought-after speaker on tax matters and a committed volunteer with the Justice and Diversity Center of the San Francisco Bar Association and other legal pro bono organizations.


Recognized for his expertise, Jason is a fellow of the American Bar Foundation and has been named a Super Lawyer in Taxation for Northern California by Thomson Reuters since 2019. He has also received accolades for his volunteer work, including the Outstanding Volunteer award from the Justice and Diversity Center of the Bar Association of San Francisco from 2015 to 2020. With a focus on delivering results for his clients and a passion for tax controversy work, Jason is dedicated to helping clients navigate the complexities of tax law and achieve their goals.


When he's not advising clients or volunteering, Jason enjoys spending time with his wife, three sons, and two cats in Northern California.

Education

  • Golden Gate University School of Law, LL.M. Taxation.
  • University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D.
  • University of California, Berkeley, B.A., English Literature.

Speaking engagements

  • Tax Bootcamp, California Lawyers Association Taxation Section Annual Meeting, November 2022.
  • Moodys Tax University, Calgary, Canada, October 2020 (Not affiliated with Moody’s Investors Service).
  • Real Estate Taxation (LLM 326), Adjunct Professor, Golden Gate University School of Law, San Francisco, California, January 2016 to May 2020
  • Update on International Tax Compliance, California Lawyers Association Annual Conference, October 2019.
  • Ethical and Professional Responsibilities in Maintaining a Tax Practice, California Young Tax Lawyers Sixth Annual Conference, May 2019.
  • Maximizing Tax Benefits in Employment Settlements for Plaintiffs and Defendants, Marin County Bar Association Employment Section, November 2017.
  • Bridging the Gap Between California and Federal Controversy Practice, East Bay Tax Club, October 2017.
  • To W2 or Not To W2, Perils & Solutions Arising From Misclassification of Employees, San Francisco Bar Association, August 2017.
  • Bridging the Gap Between California and Federal Controversy Practice, California State Bar Taxation Section, Tax Procedure & Litigation Committee, March 2017.
  • Introduction to Tax Controversy Training, A Training for Attorneys, CPAs, and Enrolled Agents: Bar Association of San Francisco Justice and Diversity Center, December 2016.
  • Everything You Want to Know About Tax Controversy Law But Are Afraid to Ask, Bay Area Young Tax Lawyers, November 2016.
  • The Affordable Care Act for the Solo/Small Firm Practitioner, San Francisco Tax Club, September 2016.
  • Tax and Other Issues Impacting Individuals and Small Businesses Post-Disaster - Tax and Other Issues Impacting Individuals and Small Businesses Post-Disaster, Practicing Law Institute, April 2016.
  • The Affordable Care Act for the Solo/Small Firm Practitioner, Bar Association of San Francisco, January 2016.
  • Affordable Care Act Penalties and Exemptions, Navigating the Mandate: Bay Area Young Tax Lawyers, Golden Gate University, March 2015.
  • Affordable Care Act Penalties and Exemptions, Navigating the Mandate, Bay Area Young Tax Lawyers, Golden Gate University, March 2015.
  • KALW 91.7 FM “Your Legal Rights”; Affordable Care Act exemptions and penalties for 2015, January 2015.
  • The Tax Man Cometh: Dealing with Tax Notices and Audits;Using Litigation and Bankruptcy to Your Advantage, Panelist, Contra Costa County Bar Association 20th Annual MCLE Spectacular November 2014.
  • NASBTS 35th Annual Meeting: Roundtable discussion on professionalism and pro bono for tax lawyers at the National Association of State Bar Tax Sections 35th Annual Meeting, October 2014.
  • KALW 91.7 FM “Your Legal Rights”: Discussion of year-end tax tips for 2014, October 22, 2014.
  • Removing Tax Penalties Through Reasonable Cause Abatement: Contra Costa County Bar Association, June 2014.
  • You Might Be a Tax Return Preparer, If . . .: Golden Gate University, January 2014.

Publications

  • Severable Water Rights As IRC § 170 Charitable Deduction Property, Tax Notes State (June 20, 2022).
  • A Taxonomy of Tax Professionals, Canadian Accountant (March 30, 2021).
  • Quick Point, California’s Efforts to Adopt “First Time Abate” Penalty Relief, California Tax Lawyer (Volume 26, Number 3, 2017).
  • Interview: Sharyn Fisk, California Tax Procedure Journal (June 1, 2017).
  • Provisions of the Affordable Care Act Mandate in a Nutshell, San Francisco Attorney Magazine (December 2015).
  • Incorporeal Punishment: Corporate Suspension and Forfeiture for Tax Noncompliance, Contra Costa Lawyer, Tax Edition, Vol. 28, Number 2 (March 2015).

Professional Organizations & Memberships

  • American Bar Association, Taxation Section.
  • American Bar Foundation, Fellow.
  • Bar Association of San Francisco, Taxation Section.
  • California Lawyers Association, Taxation Section.
  • Sacramento County Bar Association, Taxation Section.
  • San Francisco Tax Club.

Awards and Honors

  • Fellow, American Bar Foundation
  • Super Lawyers, 2019 - 2023 Northern California, Taxation.
  • Outstanding Volunteer, 2015 - 2020, Bar Association of San Francisco Justice and Diversity Center, San Francisco, California.

Background and History

Jason is a seasoned tax attorney with extensive experience in resolving tax controversies. He advises and represents clients in federal and California tax-related disputes, negotiating settlements and representing clients in tax audits, administrative appeals, and court proceedings. With a deep understanding of tax law and a commitment to his clients, Jason is dedicated to helping clients resolve and avoid tax disputes and minimize actual and potential tax liability, including international tax consequences.


Jason is a certified tax law specialist by the California Board of Legal Specialization and holds an LL.M. in Taxation from Golden Gate University School of Law. He has served as an adjunct professor at Golden Gate University and is a former member of the California Lawyers Association Taxation Section Executive Committee. Jason is a sought-after speaker on tax matters and a committed volunteer with the Justice and Diversity Center of the San Francisco Bar Association and other legal pro bono organizations.


Recognized for his expertise, Jason is a fellow of the American Bar Foundation and has been named a Super Lawyer in Taxation for Northern California by Thomson Reuters since 2019. He has also received accolades for his volunteer work, including the Outstanding Volunteer award from the Justice and Diversity Center of the Bar Association of San Francisco from 2015 to 2020. With a focus on delivering results for his clients and a passion for tax controversy work, Jason is dedicated to helping clients navigate the complexities of tax law and achieve their goals.


When he's not advising clients or volunteering, Jason enjoys spending time with his wife, three sons, and two cats in Northern California.

Past Employment Positions

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Education

  • Golden Gate University School of Law, LL.M. Taxation.
  • University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D.
  • University of California, Berkeley, B.A., English Literature.

Professional Organizations & Memberships

  • American Bar Association, Taxation Section.
  • American Bar Foundation, Fellow.
  • Bar Association of San Francisco, Taxation Section.
  • California Lawyers Association, Taxation Section.
  • Sacramento County Bar Association, Taxation Section.
  • San Francisco Tax Club.

Awards and Honors

  • Fellow, American Bar Foundation
  • Super Lawyers, 2019 - 2023 Northern California, Taxation.
  • Outstanding Volunteer, 2015 - 2020, Bar Association of San Francisco Justice and Diversity Center, San Francisco, California.

Languages

Background and History

Jason is a seasoned tax attorney with extensive experience in resolving tax controversies. He advises and represents clients in federal and California tax-related disputes, negotiating settlements and representing clients in tax audits, administrative appeals, and court proceedings. With a deep understanding of tax law and a commitment to his clients, Jason is dedicated to helping clients resolve and avoid tax disputes and minimize actual and potential tax liability, including international tax consequences.


Jason is a certified tax law specialist by the California Board of Legal Specialization and holds an LL.M. in Taxation from Golden Gate University School of Law. He has served as an adjunct professor at Golden Gate University and is a former member of the California Lawyers Association Taxation Section Executive Committee. Jason is a sought-after speaker on tax matters and a committed volunteer with the Justice and Diversity Center of the San Francisco Bar Association and other legal pro bono organizations.


Recognized for his expertise, Jason is a fellow of the American Bar Foundation and has been named a Super Lawyer in Taxation for Northern California by Thomson Reuters since 2019. He has also received accolades for his volunteer work, including the Outstanding Volunteer award from the Justice and Diversity Center of the Bar Association of San Francisco from 2015 to 2020. With a focus on delivering results for his clients and a passion for tax controversy work, Jason is dedicated to helping clients navigate the complexities of tax law and achieve their goals.


When he's not advising clients or volunteering, Jason enjoys spending time with his wife, three sons, and two cats in Northern California.

Past Employment Positions

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Education

  • Golden Gate University School of Law, LL.M. Taxation.
  • University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D.
  • University of California, Berkeley, B.A., English Literature.

Professional Organizations & Memberships

  • American Bar Association, Taxation Section.
  • American Bar Foundation, Fellow.
  • Bar Association of San Francisco, Taxation Section.
  • California Lawyers Association, Taxation Section.
  • Sacramento County Bar Association, Taxation Section.
  • San Francisco Tax Club.

Awards and Honors

  • Fellow, American Bar Foundation
  • Super Lawyers, 2019 - 2023 Northern California, Taxation.
  • Outstanding Volunteer, 2015 - 2020, Bar Association of San Francisco Justice and Diversity Center, San Francisco, California.

Languages

I had the pleasure of working with Jason on a number of cases involving complex tax issues. Not only was Jason a great mentor, he was extremely knowledgeable about tax law and willing to help me whenever I sought him out.

J.P.W.

Mr. Galek tells it like it is. He will not sugarcoat the advice not over promise. My wife and I came to him referred by the Bar Association. We had spoken to other attorneys in SF on our tax issue as we are small business owners facing Tax Court. We decided to consult him given disparities on advice from other 2 attorneys. Mr. Galek was the most clear on his advice and provided alternatives for resolution not even considered by other attorneys. We found Mr. Galek's fees reasonable and advantageous to the client compared to what other attorneys in SF wanted for our case.

L.S.

If you are looking for quick and solid answers to your tax questions, don’t look any further. Jason is highly knowledgeable, including international tax matters, strategically thinks how to get the best results for you, and offers all of that for a very reasonable hourly rate. Moreover, he is very kind, easy to talk to, and explains things very well.

C.V.