Richard Galofaro named a 2026 top wealth management lawyer by Daily Journal

Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP said Co-Managing Partner Richard Galofaro was recognized in the Daily Journal’s annual California list of top wealth management lawyers. The honor highlights his work on estate planning, wealth transfer and succession matters for high-net-worth clients, families and closely held businesses.

Why it matters: - The Daily Journal recognition spotlights lawyers handling complex wealth and estate planning issues for California individuals, families, businesses and fiduciaries. - The honor underscores demand for sophisticated legal advice on tax, succession and asset-transfer strategies, especially for clients with estates valued above $100 million.

What happened: - Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP announced that Co-Managing Partner Richard Galofaro was named one of California’s Top Wealth Management Lawyers in the Daily Journal’s 2026 special issue. - The annual list honors lawyers who advise on complex wealth management and estate planning matters. - Galofaro said he was honored by the recognition and credited his clients’ trust and the chance to help preserve legacies and long-term goals.

The details: - Galofaro advises high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, charitable organizations and fiduciaries. - His practice covers advanced tax strategies, business succession planning, trust and estate administration, charitable giving and transitions of closely held and family-owned businesses. - Many of Galofaro’s clients have estates valued at more than $100 million. - Galofaro said his career has been shaped by creativity and problem-solving. - He said the key lesson was to find a solution to the client’s problem and not assume a project cannot be done. - Galofaro was also named a “Legal Visionary” in 2025 by the Los Angeles Times.

Between the lines: - The recognition suggests wealth management law remains a specialized, high-stakes field where experience with tax, succession and fiduciary issues carries weight. - Galofaro’s profile points to a practice built around complex family and business transfers rather than routine estate planning.

What’s next: - Galofaro is likely to continue focusing on estate planning, wealth transfer and succession matters for affluent clients and family-owned enterprises. - Musick, Peeler & Garrett may use the recognition to reinforce its reputation in private client and wealth management work.

The bottom line: - The Daily Journal honor puts Galofaro among California’s top advisers on wealth preservation and transfer planning.