Curtis & Arata was founded in Modesto in 1953 and has grown to become one of the largest full-service law firms in the region.

With more than 30 attorneys specializing in nearly a dozen different practice areas, Curtis & Arata has the skilled legal staff, experience, and resources necessary to address the wide array of legal needs of our clients.  At the same time, we remain true to our small town values and client service. Integrity, ethics, and service are defining features of Curtis & Arata, and have been for more than 50 years.

Our clients include businesses, governmental entities, families, and individuals.  Our attorneys have expertise in the following areas:

Business Law
Civil Litigation Defense
Commercial Litigation
Bankruptcy
Criminal Law
Employment Law
Estate Planning
Family Law
Personal Injury
Real Estate Law
Mediation of Disputes

For more than 50 years, the lawyers at Curtis & Arata have helped our neighbors through good times and bad. Let us put our expertise, skill and passion to work for you.