Firm News Archives - Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri

2023 Northern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars Awards

June 30, 2023/in Firm News /by Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri

Riley Pennington and Bethany Brass were recently recognized with the 2023 Northern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars Award.

We’re honored to have some of the most recognized family lawyers on our team. Thank you to our partners & peers for your nominations and congratulations to everyone being recognized this year!

“Always has the best advice for you” -AVVO reviewer

October 24, 2016/in Firm News /by Riley Pennington

Gina Policastri, partner at Lonich Patton Erlich Policastri, has gained a reputation for being a compassionate but strong advocate for her clients. She has worked with clients involved in long and difficult divorces. One AVVO reviewer recently noted that after a lengthy divorce of 6 years that seemed to be going nowhere, Gina was able to finalize his divorce in only 8 months! As the reviewer stated, “She is extremely organized, a hard worker and always has the best advice for you and knows what is needed to do to move your case forward!”

Gina Policastri is a Certified Family Law Specialist. She handles all areas of family law including high conflict custody cases, complex business valuation and asset division issues and complicated child and spousal support matters.

For more information or to schedule your free ½ hour consultation, please contact Lonich Patton Erlich Policastri. Please remember that each individual situation is unique, and results discussed in this post are not a guarantee of future results. Use of this site does not create an attorney-client relationship.

https://www.avvo.com/attorneys/95126-ca-gina-policastri-233500/reviews.html

“This is the real deal”- Yelp reviewer

March 16, 2016/in Firm News /by Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri

Michael E. Lonich is the managing partner of Lonich Patton Erlich Policastri and has over 30 years of experience representing businesses and individuals. He leads the firm’s estate planning group and serves as a mediator and arbitrator upon request. Mike enjoys working with clients to create an estate plan that suits their needs.

One yelp reviewer stated the following: “A named partner, Michael Lonich, contacted me directly, made an appointment to meet in a very reasonable day soon. The office was all you’d want to find, reception was kind and welcoming, and Mr. Lonich shared his time (more than 30 min w/o complaint), his experience, and expertise openly with me. He listened attentively to all I had to say (no matter how inane it may have appeared to him), and treated me as if my thoughts and concerns and I were the most important things he had to do that morning. All in all, my experience and the advice/results were high-end, kind, and expert; everything one imagines the perfect law firm to be. I don’t mean to sound superfluous or silly, but this is simply how it was. This is the real deal, with heart. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.”

If you have any questions about estate planning or any other issue, the Certified Family Law Specialists at Lonich Patton Erlich Policastri have decades of experience handling complex family law matters. Please contact the Certified Family Law Specialists at Lonich Patton Erlich Policastri for further information. Please remember that each individual situation is unique and results discussed in this post are not a guarantee of future results. While this post may include legal issues, it is not legal advice. Use of this site does not create an attorney-client relationship.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/lonich-and-patton-llp-san-jose

“Truly wanted to see a fair and just outcome”- AVVO reviewer

March 9, 2016/in Firm News, In the Community /by Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri

David Patton is a family law specialist and partner at Lonich Patton Erlich Policastri. David is an experienced trial attorney with over 22 years of experience. He co-founded the firm’s family law practice and has become one of Silicon Valley’s top family lawyers.

David has represented clients in difficult and complex cases, all while treating his clients with kindness and compassion. He recognizes that these times are some of the most overwhelming and difficult for families, and that is why he works hard and diligently to obtain favorable results.

As one AVVO client reviewer stated: “David (and his partner Mike Lonich) were genuinely interested and invested in my case. They were not solely focused on billable hours, but truly wanted to see a fair and just outcome. That sort of personal commitment went a long way toward making the whole experience, if not enjoyable, at least less miserable. I just wish I had David as my attorney when my divorce first started. I would highly recommend David Patton and his firm to anyone needing competent representation in matters of family law. “

If you have any questions about divorce or any other issue, the Certified Family Law Specialists at Lonich Patton Erlich Policastri have decades of experience handling complex family law matters. Please contact the Certified Family Law Specialists at Lonich Patton Erlich Policastri for further information. Please remember that each individual situation is unique and results discussed in this post are not a guarantee of future results. While this post may include legal issues, it is not legal advice. Use of this site does not create an attorney-client relationship.

http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/95126-ca-david-patton-319088.html

“Even his opponent called him an ‘excellent family lawyer'”- AVVO reviewer

March 7, 2016/in Firm News /by Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri

Mitchell Ehrlich is a partner and certified family law specialist at Lonich Patton Erlich Policastri. He practices exclusively in the firm’s family law practice handling a wide variety of complex family law issues.

Mitchell is very aware of the fact that he practices in a field in which, quite often, his clients and their children are in the midst of an emotionally stressful and financially difficult situation, where their futures seem uncertain and making decisions can be difficult. Accordingly, he endeavors to offer his clients his valuable experience, counsel and advice in not only the many complicated legal issues they face, but also the short term and long term impacts of their decisions on their families.

One AVVO reviewer stated the following: “If you are looking for an elite, top of the class family lawyer, try Mitchell Ehrlich in Lonich Patton Erlich Policastri San Jose. My husband hired one of the most aggressive law firms and kidnapped our daughter to start a divorce. Most lawyers didn’t want to deal w/ that notoriously aggressive law firm. Mitch was not intimidated by them at all . . . I’m forever grateful for Mitch getting the justice done. Mitch seems to also have a strong network in the legal community in Santa Clara County and is familiar w/ other lawyers and judges. He is well known for his knowledge in family law and even his opponent called him an “excellent family lawyer.”

If you have any questions about divorce or any other issue, the Certified Family Law Specialists at Lonich Patton Erlich Policastri have decades of experience handling complex family law matters. Please contact the Certified Family Law Specialists at Lonich Patton Erlich Policastri for further information. Please remember that each individual situation is unique and results discussed in this post are not a guarantee of future results. While this post may include legal issues, it is not legal advice. Use of this site does not create an attorney-client relationship.

http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/95126-ca-mitchell-ehrlich-39856/reviews.html

Gina N. Policastri Receives 2016 Avvo Clients’ Choice Award

January 22, 2016/in Firm News /by Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri

Gina Policastri, partner at Lonich Patton Erlich Policastri, was recently awarded the 2016 AVVO Clients’ Choice Award. To obtain this award, an attorney must receive five or more 4 or 5 star client reviews on AVVO within a year. Gina did this in the first 21 days of 2016! Gina’s award reflects her reputation for high quality and compassionate legal representation. As one recent client reviewer stated, “Gina is a highly competent, intelligent and witty attorney. She understands family law, knows your rights, is highly proactive and will fight for you and your children. Don’t hesitate to meet with Gina, you will be impressed with her professionalism and compassion for your situation and needs.”

Gina Policastri is a Certified Family Law Specialist. She handles all areas of family law including high conflict custody cases, complex business valuation and asset division issues and complicated child and spousal support matters.

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 taking the children to another state.

The court found that using the “best interests” standard followed in California for initial custody determinations, Mother should be awarded full custody and be permitted to move out of state with the children. The custody battle included allegations of domestic violence and inappropriate physical punishment of one of the children. The court took testimony from a court appointed expert, who had completed a custody evaluation involving both parents and the children, as well as testimony from experts hired by Father.

Upon considering all the evidence presented, the court found Mr. Patton’s evidence and arguments to be persuasive and granted Mother the right to move away with the children to another state.

Mr. Patton is a Certified Family Law Specialist as certified by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization and limits his practice exclusively to family law (divorce, child custody, domestic violence, restraining orders, spousal support, etc.). His certification is provided by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.