Brittany Doyle Riley

Attorney

Biography

Brittany Doyle Riley is an attorney at Doyle Quane and is a Certified Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law. With a deep commitment to serving her clients, Brittany not only focuses on helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of estate planning but also takes the time to truly understand their unique circumstances, enabling her to deliver personalized service tailored to their needs. Her comprehensive approach allows her to integrate business and personal planning, providing tailored solutions that reflect her clients’ unique circumstances and goals.

Prior to joining Doyle Quane, Brittany practiced corporate law at Cooley LLP in Palo Alto, CA, where she represented various Bay Area technology companies on every stage of their corporate life cycle from formation through initial public offering. Through this experience, Brittany gained valuable insights into the inner workings of emerging technology companies, enabling her to offer targeted guidance on the estate planning goals of their founders and employees.

Brittany earned her JD from Harvard Law School and her BA from University of Miami. She also holds a Master of Law (LL.M.) in Estate Planning as well as a Master of Law (LL.M.) in Taxation from Golden Gate University.

Brittany lives in her hometown of Danville with her husband Brad and their children Finnegan and Vivienne. She is an active member of the Danville community and currently serves as Chair of the Board of the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce. In this role, Brittany was proud to work alongside the Chamber’s leadership to spearhead the development of the Chamber’s Women’s Enterprise Initiative, a program designed to help women entrepreneurs thrive. In her spare time, Brittany enjoys spending time with her family and traveling to Maui and Disneyland as often as she can.

Education

• Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts
  • J.D.
• University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida
  • B.A.
  • Honors: summa cum laude
  • Major: Political Science and History
  • Minor: Spanish
• Golden Gate University, San Francisco, California
  • LL.M., Taxation, with honors
  • LL.M., Estate Planning, with honors

Certified Legal Specialties

• Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, State Bar of CA

Bar Admissions

• California

Professional Associations

• Danville Area Chamber of Commerce, Member, Board of Directors, 01/2021 to Present; Chair, 2024
• East Bay Trusts & Estates Lawyers, Member
• Contra Costa County Bar Association, Member
• American Bar Association, Member