About Us

David A. Arietta, J.D.

David is a native San Franciscan and a graduate of Saint Ignatius College Preparatory in San Francisco. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from the Haas School of Business, U.C. Berkeley, with a dual major in finance and accounting. He then earned his Juris Doctor degree at King Hall, U.C. Davis and was admitted to the California State Bar in 1993. His legal career began in business and bankruptcy litigation. In 1999, he opened his own practice in Walnut Creek and expanded the practice into the trusts and estates field. His background in business, finance, and accounting has helped him navigate the complex financial issues of his practice.

David is a certified specialist in both bankruptcy law and estate planning, trust and probate law, as designated by the California Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California. He is the only attorney in the State of California to have achieved that designation in both areas of law.

The firm is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell –a testament to the fact that David’s peers rank him at the highest level of professional excellence.

Professional Affiliations

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
American Bankruptcy Institute
Bay Area Bankruptcy Forum
Contra Costa County Bar Association, Bankruptcy, Estate and Probate, Solo Sections
Estate Planning Council of Diablo Valley

Community Interests

Walnut Creek Senior Center, Will Clinic Coordinator and Volunteer Attorney
AIDS Legal Referral Panel Attorney

Awards/Leadership

AIDS Legal Referral Panel Hero Award (consecutively each year since 2000)
President, Bankruptcy Section, Contra Costa County Bar Association
Past President, Solo Section, Contra Costa County Bar Association
Past Editorial Board member, Contra Costa County Bar Association

Outdoor Interests

Softball, Fishing, Mountain Biking, Gardening, and Viticulture (Dupratt Vineyard, Anderson Valley)

Office / Legal Staff

Megan Huffman, Legal Assistant. Megan has worked in the office since 2006 and is the first point of contact for clients.

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Phone: (925) 472-8000
Fax: (925) 472-5925

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The Law Offices of David A. Arietta
700 Ygnacio Valley Road
Suite 150
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Ryan Lew

03:28 05 Oct 21

I set up my Family's Living Trust through David and his team. David and his team were very responsive and well organized. The process was very easy for my wife and I. We didn't have much background on setting it up and we met with David in person in his office to finalize everything and he was patient and thorough answering all of our questions. Would highly recommend David and his team!

Bill Gilmyers

22:01 30 Apr 21

David was thorough and professional; he clearly has deep expertise in will and estate planning. We also appreciated his flexibility in working with us during the height of the pandemic, when it was a challenge to juggle virtual and in person meetings. He was always very gracious and accommodating.Above all, we're very happy with the final product, and can rest easier knowing our loved ones will be cared for, should the worst-case scenario come to pass.A nice experience overall.

Carlos Garcia

04:14 26 Feb 21

Our family would like to thank Mr Arietta and his firm for being there for us during our crisis.It was a learning experience for both my wife and I.Very Grateful for his help!

Donald Cuffel

22:27 24 Feb 21

David Arietta has provided my family legal services for over 20 years with an emphasis on keeping our trust documents, wills, deeds, powers of attorney and advanced medical directives current. Most recently with significant changes in our family situation, David completely recast all of these documents after listening deeply to our objectives and concerns. He invested a few hours with us to explore options that ensure our goals were satisfied. As expected, he made sure that each document was true and complete, incorporating the latest CA and Federal laws. The peace of mind we receive from having David as our Trust/Estate attorney cannot be overstated.

Francesco Isolani

00:03 01 Dec 20

Attorney Arietta handled my bankruptcy like the pro he is. I hope you never have to file for bankruptcy, but if like me, you do, I give Attorney Arietta my highest recommendation. He was knowledgeable, efficient, and offered great value for the all inclusive price. He helped me for free with issues long after the bankruptcy had closed (stubborn creditors for ambulance transport to the hospital for example). He has great and helpful office support staff as well. Highest recommendation.