Paul J. Barulich

Practice areas

Estate & Trust Litigation, Estate Planning & Probate, Business/Corporate, Tax: Consumer

Focus areas

Business Formation and Planning, Business Organizations, Contracts, Estate Planning, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Limited Liability Companies, Living Wills, Partnership, Power of Attorney, Probate & Estate Administration, Sub-chapter S Corporations, Tax Law, Trusts, Will Contests, Wills

Paul J. Barulich, a prominent figure as both a shareholder and director of Barulich Dugoni & Suttmann Law Group, Inc., holds expertise as an attorney specializing in estate planning, business, and corporate law. He provides legal counsel to clients situated in areas including Marin County, San Mateo, Berkeley, Oakland, and San Francisco. Acknowledged by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, Paul J. Barulich boasts specialized certification in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law. His legal practice encompasses a diverse range of areas such as taxation, real estate, business strategy, trusts and estates, probate proceedings, estate administration, and comprehensive estate planning.

Throughout the period spanning from 2004 to 2017, Mr. Barulich received the distinction of being recognized as a Northern California Super Lawyer by San Francisco Magazine. Additionally, his reputation led to his selection by the presiding judge of the San Mateo County Superior Court. Paul J. Barulich is an active contributor to legal discourse, presenting for the San Mateo County Bar Association, and has published works on behalf of esteemed legal institutions including the State Bar of California and the Bureau of National Affairs. His commitment to ethical standards and an impressive track record of successful outcomes culminated in the highest achievable peer rating of AV Preeminent* as designated by Martindale-Hubbell.

Paul J. Barulich’s educational journey includes a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Berkeley, which he attained in 1981. Subsequently, he pursued legal studies at the Golden Gate University School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor in 1984. Since 1985, he has been admitted to practice law within the state of California.

Active involvement within the legal community defines Mr. Barulich’s career. He maintains membership in the San Mateo County Bar Association, the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, and the American Bar Association. Notably, he previously served as a member of the executive committee of the ABA Trust and Probate Law Section and held the role of chair within the SMCBA Probate and Estate Planning Section. Beyond the realm of law, Paul J. Barulich contributes his leadership skills as the chair of the board of directors of the San Mateo County History Museum. Furthermore, his civic engagement extends to positions on the board of directors for both the San Mateo Police Department Police Activities League and the National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy.

• AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished, and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks employed under license following Martindale-Hubbell’s certification procedures, standards, and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® plays a pivotal role in conducting a peer review rating process, with ratings reflecting the confidential opinions of legal professionals and members of the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ encompass assessments of legal competence and general ethical standards.