Ronald P. Wargo
Managing Partner
Ronald P. Wargo is a partner with Friedemann Goldberg Wargo Hess LLP. His practice focuses on trusts and estates, tax law, business law, sports and entertainment law, and intellectual property law. He has expertise in estate planning for high net worth individuals, including sophisticated trusts, business planning, income and transfer tax planning, and charitable endeavors.
Mr. Wargo is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California. He has practiced law since 1998 and is admitted to the bar in California, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Mr. Wargo received his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley and his law degree from the University of California, Hastings School of Law. He has published numerous articles and delivered lectures on various aspects of estate planning, business, intellectual property and tax law.
Mr. Wargo has been included from 2018-2023 in Best Lawyers in America for his work in Trusts and Estates. Super Lawyers Magazine has recognized Mr. Wargo as a “Super Lawyer” each year since 2014 and named him a “Rising Star” in 2011 and 2012. The North Bay Business Journal named him to its inaugural “40 Under 40” list in 2007.
practice areas
education
- Juris Doctor
- University of California, Hastings College of the Law (now UC Law – San Francisco)
- Bachelor of Arts
- University of California, Berkeley
admissions
- California
- Wisconsin
- Washington
honors and certifications
- State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization
- Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law
- Super Lawyers selection 2014 – 2024
- Best Lawyers in America 2018 – 2024
- AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- Super Lawyers Rising Star 2011-2012
- North Bay Business Journal “40 under 40” – 2007