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We specialize in bankruptcy, estate planning and probate.. Since 1999, I have had a law office in Walnut Creek.  I am one of approximately 130 attorneys in California and only 1 of 5 attorneys in Contra Costa County to be certified as a specialist in bankruptcy law by the State Bar of California Office of Legal Specialization.   I provide comprensive bankruptcy assistance for my clients in the areas of both consumer and business bankruptcy matters: Chapters 7, 11, 13.. In the bankruptcy area, we provide legal counsel and representation for people who need relief from overwhelming debt and for businesses that are having financial problems. As a certified specialist with 20 years of experience, David Arietta will personally evaluate your unique financial situation to determine if bankruptcy is the best solution, and if so, recommend what type of bankruptcy would best pertain to your situation.  We help you every step of the way, giving you a fresh start towards your new financial future free of debt.. In the estate planning and probate area, we help individuals and couples plan for their estates and ensure they have proper control over their finances in the event of death or incapacity.  Common devices we use are wills, trusts and powers of attorney.  After the death of a loved one, we assist in handling the affairs either through probate or trust administration.  Other practice areas include heir disputes, trust litigation, and conservatorships.

Nick Casper is a Managing Partner at Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook, where he has worked since 2007. As a plaintiffs' attorney, Nick has been an active participant in the litigation of many of the firm’s largest cases. These cases involved wrongful death, catastrophic injury, products liability, child sexual abuse, and civil rights violations.. Most recently, Nick obtained settlements of $9 million in a premises liability case and $3.2 million in a death of a senior citizen. Nick has been lead trial counsel in five civil jury trials in both state and federal court.. He was named to the Top 100 Northern California Super Lawyers in 2020 and has been named to the Northern California Super Lawyers list every year since 2017. He was on the Northern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars list 2013-2016. He was the Board President of the Contra Costa County Bar Association in 2015 and served on the CCCBA Board of Directors from 2011-2016 and 2019.

My practice is focused almost entirely on civil litigation, with an emphasis on ethics and professional liability, particularly legal malpractice and related issues, real estate litigation, insurance coverage litigation, and appellate advocacy.  I am a certified by the State Bar of California as a specialist in Legal Malpractice Law.

Maria Schopp, Esq. is a family law attorney with nearly 20 years' experience and clients located in San Francisco and other Bay Area counties.

Lisa is also known for her aggressive defense of her clients as well as her knowledge of the law and how it pertains to their situation. She advocates for the rights and well-being of her clients and that of their children and the elderly. She has a reputation for being a very fair negotiator and communicator with other lawyers and judges, which streamlines and expedites the process.. Lisa acts with compassion and understanding, while detailing in great depth the reality of the legal process and true expectations of the court process. She hopes that by being open and honest and communicative, her clients can move past this often difficult and emotional process efficiently to live the life they were meant to lead.. Lisa is a licensed attorney, with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA), and a Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish Language and Literature. She has litigated multiple bench and jury trials in civil and criminal court.  Lisa is an active member of the Contra Costa County Bar Association (CCCBA), specifically in the Family Law, Women’s, Tax and Estate Planning Sections. Lisa has written multiple articles for the Contra Costa Lawyer Magazine. She is a member of the Robert G. McGrath Inn of Court. Lisa advocates for proposed legislation and new laws as a member of the Contra Costa County Delegation of the California Conference of Bar Associations.

I help people with financial issues whether Estate Planning or Bankruptcy. I believe one of the most important things I do with all clients is education. I will teach you the law as it applies to your circumstances and options available to you. After 25 years in this industry, I have the knowledge and experience to help guide you through this process.. Our offices are located in Walnut Creek, Brentwood and Antioch. Please call to schedule a free 30 minute consultation at (888)77BK-LAW.  We are here to help.

In addition to my law practice, I am a husband and family man, an avid cyclist (both mountain-biking and road cycling), a runner and a musician.

Andrew "Drew" Oberst became interested in the law when he went to work in the Information Technology Department of an insurance defense firm in Northern California after graduating from college, and soon put himself through law school taking night classes while maintaining a full-time job. He then joined that firm as a defense trial lawyer for several years before pivoting to fighting for Injured people against the big insurance companies and corporations.

An aggressive litigator with a passion for protecting our elderly, Jay P. Renneisen has successfully handled scores of elder abuse and neglect cases, particularly against nursing homes and assisted living facilities, as well as numerous catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death claims. Mr. Renneisen has obtained a multitude of seven figure results for his clients over the years and acted as trial co-counsel on the largest assisted living facility elder abuse verdict in the United States and the largest nursing home elder abuse verdict in the history of Sacramento County.. Mr. Renneisen graduated magna cum laude from St. Mary’s College with an undergraduate degree in Business Administration and English in 1991 and he received his JD from the University of California Davis Law School in 1994. Thereafter, Mr. Renneisen started his legal career as an attorney with a premier San Francisco Bay Area litigation firm, Bowles & Verna, LLP, and continued with that firm for over seven years primarily representing Fortune 500 companies, local municipalities and large insurance companies.. After leaving Bowles & Verna, Mr. Renneisen started his own practice in 2001 and soon found his passion specializing in personal injury () and elder abuse () cases.. Mr. Renneisen currently is a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America and the Elder Law Section of the Contra Costa County Bar Association. Mr. Renneisen has also previously served as a board member of multiple non-profits, including Contra Costa Senior Legal Services, which is a California State Bar funded non-profit organization that serves the legal needs of elderly persons. From 2015 to the present, Mr. Renneisen has been recognized as a top-rated attorney as evaluated by other lawyers and published on www.SuperLawyers.com.

Adam M. Carlson is a graduate of the University of San Francisco School of Law and a managing partner as Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook. At the firm, he uses his experience to represent clients in wrongful death, civil rights, and personal injury cases. After graduating from college, Mr. Carlson spent several years at the Alameda County Public Defender’s Office before joining the firm. He belongs to numerous organizations, including the State Bar of California, Contra Cost Country Bar Association, the Alameda-Contra Costa County Trial Lawyers Association, and the Consumer Attorneys of California. He’s committed to providing each client with personalized attention to meet their unique needs.

Experienced H attorney serving clients in Walnut Creek and surrounding areas.

Experienced H attorney serving clients in Walnut Creek and surrounding areas.

Experienced H attorney serving clients in Walnut Creek and surrounding areas.

Experienced H attorney serving clients in Walnut Creek and surrounding areas.

Experienced H attorney serving clients in Walnut Creek and surrounding areas.

Experienced H attorney serving clients in Walnut Creek and surrounding areas.

Experienced H attorney serving clients in Walnut Creek and surrounding areas.

Experienced H attorney serving clients in Walnut Creek and surrounding areas.