December 2023 LPEP Spotlight: Mitchell Ehrlich

Mitchell Ehrlich is a partner at Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri.


Fun facts about your professional life and why

  • What was your first job?
    Can’t do just first job- I had lots of jobs in high school: Stock boy- Longs Drugs, Paint sales- Montgomery Wards, Jewelry Sales- Etcetera, Sportswear sales at Macys. Macy’s was the best- they paid commissions!!

Fun facts about your personal life and why

  • What is the best concert you’ve ever been to?
    That’s tough… In high school- 3 way tie between U2 (Oakland Coliseum); Summer Jam 88 Shoreline- (LL, Kool Moe Dee, Ice T) & Too Short/NWA. In college… only bad college bands More recently… tie between Smashing Pumpkins and Billy Joel.

Random fun facts and why

  • What is your favorite thing to put on toast? 
    Great question! Lots of thoughts here.. toast and butter growing up every day… for a treat, cinnamon sugar toast. I don’t eat toast much now- when I do, – butter and jam !! For years it was grape jelly only- but then I realized how many awesome jams and jellies are out there. Wow!!. Now I’ll try 3 or 4 different kinds on one piece!!

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.