Bethany M. Brass

Bethany Brass is a Certified Family Law Legal Specialist, a designation that only 3% of Family Law lawyers earn.  With a passion for navigating complex financial landscapes in high asset cases, Bethany excels in handling intricate details inherent to division of assets and debts, such as the valuation and division of closely held corporations and other business organizations and incentive compensation like RSUs, stock options, and carry interests. Bethany’s expertise also extends to high-conflict custody cases, where she applies a holistic, individualized approach to ensure that the appropriate resources are implemented for each family she works with.  Bethany combines strategic advocacy, a wealth of experience, and a commitment to achieving favorable outcomes for her clients in the most challenging legal scenarios.  

Although Bethany practices in various bay counties, her primary counties of practice are San Francisco, Santa Clara, San Mateo.

Bethany Brass joined Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri in 2015 as a law clerk and became an associate upon passing the CA State bar in 2016.  She was certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization as a Family Law Specialist in 2024.  A Certified Family Law Specialist maintains and improves his or her knowledge and competence in the family law field regularly.

Bethany resides in San Francisco and enjoys an active lifestyle. She revels in her regular yoga and meditation practice, as well as spending time with friends and community, and adventures traveling.  Bethany is inspired by the work of Brené Brown and Adam Grant.