James T. Gornik, CPA, JD
Principal

Jim Gornik is the managing principal of our Westlake office. Jim provides tax and financial consulting and succession planning for closely-held businesses. He also has expertise in tax strategies for estate and gift planning, business entity selection, corporate liquidations, and mergers and acquisitions. Contact Jim at jgornik@applegrowth.com.

Practice Specialization
• Succession Planning
• Tax Research & Planning
• Business Advisory Boards
• Estate & Financial Planning
• Manufacturing
• 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
• Member, Inner Circle - Playhouse Square Foundation
• Trustee - Prestwick Homeowners Association
• Former Member, Finance Advisory Committee - Westlake City School District
• Former Member, Board of Directors - Columbia Hills Country Club