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David Patton

About David Patton

David Patton is a Family Law Specialist as certified by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, limiting his practice to family law exclusively. He heads the firm’s family law practice.

Mr. Patton has 30 years of experience as a trial lawyer, spending his early years focusing on insurance defense and plaintiff’s personal injury cases. After co-founding Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri in 1994, Mr. Patton developed the firm’s family law practice. Since then, he has become one of Silicon Valley’s top family law attorneys. Mr. Patton is a certified family law specialist. Only attorneys certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization may represent themselves as such.

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What Is A Board Certified Family Law Specialist?

December 30, 2020 in Family Law /by David Patton

Family law litigation is one of the most emotional, stressful, and challenging litigation to experience. When fighting for the rights of your family, it is important to hire a certified family law specialist. While other non-specialized lawyers could represent you, they do not have the special training, experience, and qualifications to give you the best […]

3 Common Reasons People Lose Child Custody Cases According To A Child Custody Lawyer

July 8, 2020 in Family Law /by David Patton

If you are looking for a child custody lawyer in San Jose California then you are probably facing the reality that there is the possibility, however slight, that you may no longer be able to see your kids as much as you deserve.  A child custody case is one of the most stressful situations that […]

Consulting Harassment Lawyers – How to Seek Out Help

March 25, 2020 in Family Law /by David Patton

Harassment is a form of abuse that no person should have to endure. It can affect your mood, work performance, sleep schedule and overall well-being which may lead to more issues down the road. This is why it’s best to take the steps of dealing with harassment seriously by hiring a harassment lawyer.  Lonich Patton […]

Spousal Support Attorney, San Jose, CA

September 20, 2019 /3 Comments/in Family Law /by David Patton

The decision to get divorced can be a difficult one; especially if you are unsure of how you are going to financially support yourself after severing ties from your former spouse. On the other hand, you might be wondering what you may owe your spouse during and after the divorce. These questions of alimony and […]

Child Custody Attorney In San Jose, CA

August 22, 2019 in Family Law /by David Patton

Child custody can be a living nightmare for most. The fight for custody can arise in many situations, from divorce to one parent moving away or mistreatment of kids. It’s important to get a family lawyer who can help you navigate this rocky time as smoothly as possible. If you’re looking for a child custody […]

Mediation: Taking control of your divorce

October 10, 2016 in Family Law /by David Patton

The underuse of the mediation process seems to be largely attributable to the fact that many people are unaware of what a mediation session is and how beneficial it can actually be. In family disputes, mediation can be extremely rewarding, saving parties time, money and sanity. The rules of mediation: you create them In mediation, […]

Alternative Custody Schedules: Bird’s Nest Custody

July 7, 2016 in Family Law /by David Patton

Divorce is always difficult—especially when children are involved.  Consequently, there will never be a “one size fits all” approach to child custody.  Traditional custody arrangements (sole, every other weekend, etc.) may work for some families, but others may benefit from an alternative schedule.  Enter: bird’s nest custody.  Bird’s nest custody is an alternative method of […]

3 requirements for a successful mediation

March 7, 2016 in Family Law /by David Patton

Mediation allows parties to work in a collaborative environment and reach an agreement satisfying to both sides. The enclosed article suggests mediation as a first step in solving problems and reaching voluntary agreements. Instead of using mediation as a last resort, the article recommends using it as the first step to work out solutions. In […]

Tax Traps to Avoid During Divorce

December 15, 2015 in Family Law /by David Patton

Many individuals negotiate and finalize their divorce without taking into account the tax impact of the decisions they are making. However, there are several tax traps that people could avoid while preparing to undergo divorce proceedings, which include their division of assets, their tax filing status, alimony, and child support. One of the most hectic […]

Who gets the family pet in a divorce?

October 27, 2014 in Estate Planning, Family Law /by David Patton

If I had to ask you to put a price on your dog, cat or your pet hermit crab, could you? For some, perhaps they could but the vast majority would likely agree that their pets are priceless. However, disputes regarding who gets the family pet in divorce proceedings has become commonplace in family law. […]

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