A Full-Service
California Law Firm
Goyette, Ruano + Ulmer provides skilled, coordinated legal counsel.
Lifelong Legal Partners for You, Your Business, Your Family, and Your Future
We help clients through the legal issues they are facing now, and tomorrow’s challenges. We can stay involved as your needs change, offering steady guidance across all stages of life and business.
Experienced Attorneys, Committed to the Work
About the Firm
Goyette, Ruano + Ulmer brings decades of legal experience across matters affecting individuals, professionals, and businesses. Our attorneys are known for their preparation, judgment, and ability to handle complex legal issues with care and precision.
We take our responsibility to clients seriously. That means being direct, doing the work thoroughly, and staying accountable from start to finish. Clients work with attorneys who are engaged, responsive, and focused on providing skilled representation.
Getting Started With Goyette, Ruano + Ulmer
Step 1
Begin by completing the intake form under the practice area that best applies to your situation.
Step 2
We carefully review the details you provide and assess if and how we can assist.
Step 3
If your matter aligns with our services, we schedule a discussion and then outline the terms of representation.
Serving California Over a Wide Range of Legal Matters
Estate Planning
Planning services designed to protect assets, provide clarity, and address long-term personal and family goals.
Corporate Business
Legal guidance for businesses at every stage, from formation and governance to disputes and restructuring.
Civil Litigation
Strategic advocacy in complex disputes involving individuals, businesses, and organizations across California courts.
Labor & Union Representation
We represent unions and public sector associations across California, and advise for long-term organizational strength.
California State Personnel Board
Representation for public employees in disciplinary actions, appeals, and proceedings before the State Personnel Board.
Employment Law
We represent employees across California in wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, harassment, whistleblower, and protected leave claims, providing strategic advocacy under state and federal law.
Personal Injury
Representation for individuals injured due to negligence, focused on accountability and financial recovery.
License Defense
Counsel for professionals facing licensing investigations, disciplinary actions, or threats to their credentials.
Start With the Right Team
To make sure your matter is reviewed by the correct team, please begin by selecting the practice area that best fits your issue.
Each practice page includes a dedicated intake form routed to the appropriate attorneys.
Serving Clients Across California
Locations
With offices across Northern and Central California, Goyette, Ruano + Ulmer works with clients throughout the state to protect their rights and pursue meaningful outcomes.
We help Californians recover what they are entitled to after an injury, address workplace wrongs, support businesses at every stage, and assist individuals and families as they plan for the future. This commitment to serving Californians guides our work across every practice area. Learn more about our offices in Sacramento/Gold River, Fresno, Redwood City, San Francisco, Modesto, and the communities we support through full-service legal guidance.
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Recent Insights and Updates
Thoughtful insights on legal developments, firm news, and topics affecting Californians like you.
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Insights, updates, and coverage reflecting our work across California and the legal issues that matter to our clients.
Our FAQs
If something at work does not feel right, it is often worth asking questions sooner rather than later. Wage issues, discipline, retaliation, and compliance concerns can move quickly under California law. Goyette, Ruano + Ulmer works with employers and employees across California, including Sacramento and Fresno, to help people understand their options before problems grow larger.
State personnel matters follow strict rules and deadlines, and small missteps can affect your career. If you are a public employee facing discipline or an appeal, having guidance early can make a difference. Goyette, Ruano + Ulmer represents public employees throughout California, including Modesto and Redwood City, in matters before the State Personnel Board.
Not every disagreement belongs in court, but some situations reach a point where legal action becomes necessary. A conversation with a civil litigation attorney can help you understand risks, timing, and possible outcomes. Goyette, Ruano + Ulmer advises individuals and businesses across California, including Sacramento and San Francisco, on when litigation makes sense and how to proceed.
Once charges are filed, the process can feel unfamiliar and fast-moving. A criminal defense attorney helps explain what to expect, protect your rights, and prepare for what comes next. Goyette, Ruano + Ulmer represents clients throughout California, including Central and Northern California, providing steady guidance through each stage of a criminal case.
If you receive notice of a complaint or investigation, it is often best not to wait. Licensing matters can begin long before formal discipline occurs. Goyette, Ruano + Ulmer represents licensed professionals across California, including Sacramento and Redwood City, helping protect credentials, livelihoods, and future opportunities.
Legal issues often arise as a business grows, restructures, or faces internal or external disputes. A business attorney can help address problems before they disrupt operations. Goyette, Ruano + Ulmer works with businesses across California, including Fresno and San Francisco, supporting owners through planning, governance, and dispute resolution.
Estate planning often begins with life changes, such as starting a business, growing a family, or thinking ahead about long-term care. A lawyer can help bring structure and clarity to those decisions. Goyette, Ruano + Ulmer assists individuals and families across California, including Modesto and Sacramento, with planning that adapts as life evolves.
An initial conversation usually focuses on what happened, how the injury is affecting your life, and what options may be available. California injury cases involve specific rules and timelines. Goyette, Ruano + Ulmer represents injured clients across California, helping them pursue fair outcomes after accidents caused by negligence.
Benefits claims and appeals can be frustrating, especially when decisions are delayed or denied. Legal guidance can help organize records and clarify next steps. Goyette, Ruano + Ulmer assists veterans throughout California, including Sacramento and Fresno, in seeking access to benefits and fair consideration of their claims.
Many people are unsure which type of attorney they need, especially when issues overlap. A short conversation can help clarify the right starting point. Goyette, Ruano + Ulmer works with clients across California, including San Francisco, Sacramento, and Central California, to identify next steps and provide direction.