James T. Gornik, CPA, JD
Principal

Jim Gornik is the managing principal of our Westlake office. Jim provides professional services in the areas of business succession planning, tax and financial considerations in selling or buying a business, and estate and gift tax planning. Jim also serves on business advisory boards assisting in corporate management and strategic planning for privately-owned businesses. Contact Jim at jgornik@applegrowth.com.

Practice Specialization
• Succession Planning
• Tax Research & Planning
• Business Advisory Boards
• Estate & Financial Planning
• Manufacturing
• International Tax
• Cost Segregation Studies

Education & Designations
• Bachelor of Science, Accounting - John Carroll University
• Juris Doctor - Case Western Reserve University School of Law
• Certified Public Accountant

Professional
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants
• American Bar Association

Civic
• Youth Challenge - Board Member
• Playhouse Square Foundation - Member, Inner Circle
• Prestwick Homeowners Association - Trustee
• Westlake City School District - Former Member, Finance Advisory Committee
• Columbia Hills Country Club - Former Member, Board of Directors