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About Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri

Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri is an established law firm that is conveniently located in San Jose, California. It was founded in 1994 by Michael Lonich and David Patton and has earned its reputation as one of the most respected family law and estate planning firms in California. Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri continues to serve San Jose, the Silicon Valley and Northern California. Our attorneys take a genuine interest in our clients' matters and understand their objectives and provide strong legal representation in a timely, effective, and efficient manner. Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri focuses exclusively on family law and estate planning.

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Gina N. Policastri, Certified Family Law Specialist

February 10, 2011 in Family Law, Firm News /by Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri

Lonich Patton Erlich Policastri, LLP is proud to announce that on February 1, 2011, Gina N. Policastri was certified by the California Board of Legal Specialization, State Bar of California as a Family Law Specialist.  Ms. Policastri joins David A. Patton and Mitchell T. Ehrlich as the firm’s third Family Law Specialist.

David Patton Secures Primary Custody & Move Away Order in Hotly Contested Child Custody Case

May 5, 2010 in Family Law, Firm News /by Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri

Following a lengthy trial, the Santa Clara County Family Court ruled in favor of Mr. Patton’s client, awarding full custody of the children to the mother and giving her the right to move to another state with the children. Father in this case sought 100% custody of the children and wanted to prevent Mother from […]

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February 22, 2010 in Firm News /by Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri

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February 10, 2010 in Firm News /by Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri

Join Lonich Patton Erlich Policastri, LLP at the  Succession Planning Seminar: Leveraging a Legacy on April 29th, 2010.  This is an event for owners and executives of successful, family owned or closely held, businesses who are trying to efficiently guide their company to greater success today. Gain a lot of useful information by attending this […]

Announcement!

February 1, 2010 in Family Law, Firm News /by Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri

Gina N. Policastri is the newest member of the firm to pass the Family Law Legal Specialization exam in her quest to become certified as a Family Law Specialist* by the State Bar of California. In addition passing the written exam covering California Family Law, Gina must also: Have substantial litigation experience in the field […]

Commonly Used Terms in Family Law

January 11, 2010 in Family Law /by Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri

Child Support – Money paid by a parent to help support a child or children. Spousal Support-the money paid to the divorced spouse or to the spouse with whom divorces proceedings are initiated, as compensation ordered by the court, for their support. In no-fault divorce it is also called as alimony. Child Custody– used in […]

Commonly Used Terms in Probate and Estate Planning

January 6, 2010 in Business Law, Estate Planning /by Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri

Beneficiary – Someone who gets something from a trust. A person who gets money from a trust is called an income beneficiary. A person who gets property from a trust is called a remainder beneficiary. Will – A legal paper that says what a person wants to happen to his or her personal property after […]

Commonly Used Terms In Divorce Proceedings

December 18, 2009 in Family Law /by Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri

Divorce – A common name for a marriage that is legally ended. Mediation – When a neutral person (called a mediator) helps people who cannot agree to communicate so they can reach a settlement they both accept. A mediator does NOT give legal advice. Mediator – Mediators are lawyers or professionals trained to solve disputes. […]

Happy Holidays!

December 1, 2009 in Firm News /by Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri

Happy Holidays from everyone here at Lonich Patton Erlich Policastri, LLP! We hope all is well and wanted to invite you in for a free 30 minute consultation! Just reference our blog when you call (408) 553-0801. Also let us know what you think about our blog or what you would like to see on […]

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LONICH PATTON EHRLICH POLICASTRI

Phone: (408) 553-0801
Fax: (408) 553-0807
Email: contact@lpeplaw.com

1871 The Alameda, Suite 400
San Jose, CA 95126

Located in San Jose, Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri handles matters for clients in northern California, specifically San Jose and Silicon Valley. Our services are available to anyone within the following counties: Santa Clara, San Mateo, Contra Costa, Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Benito, and San Francisco. For a full listing of areas where we practice, please click here.

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