Legal Awards 2015 M&A awards 79 LEGAL awards ~ Best for Divorce Litigation – California Established in 1994 by Michael Lonich and David Patton, Lonich & Patton, LLP has developed into one of the most respected firms in Northern California. They specialize in two complementary practice areas: Family Law and Estate Planning. The firm’s attorneys take a genuine interest in their clients’ needs, and take the time to understand their objectives, and provide strong representation in a timely, effective, and efficient manner. Certified Family Law Specialists* and highly qualified Trust and Estate lawyers provide a wide range of plan- ning, litigation and mediation services in San Jose and throughout the Bay Area. What sets Lonich & Patton, LLP apart? At Lonich & Patton, they are a true litigation firm with the resources and training to bring about positive results at trial when a settlement cannot be reached. They draw upon that experience when addressing client needs in family law, estate planning, trust, or probate matters. Family Law The Family Law Group at Lonich & Patton, LLP is one of the largest family law practices in the State and regularly represents business owners, executives, foreign nationals, and their spouses in complex divorce and family law matters. Family law cases often involve business, real estate, tax, trust and estate matters and their Certified Family Law Specialists benefit from the expertise of the firm’s other practice groups. When outside help is needed they collaborate with experienced forensic accountants, business valuators, real estate appraisers, and mental health professionals. Resolving family law matters is often emotional. During these trying times, they are here to help you protect your family, your assets, and your future. At Lonich & Patton, LLP, they will fully prepare you for the divorce process and guide you through the accompanying issues, including: • Child Support; • Spousal Support; • Domestic Violence and; • Child Custody and Visitation. Their attorneys also have significant experience developing effective pre-nuptial or post nuptial agreements and can help you pursue any modifications to an original divorce agreement. Lonich & Patton, LLP recognize that high-asset divorces can be extremely complex. Many of the legal and financial issues involved in these cases are convoluted. Resolving issues involving business ownership interests, determination of joint and separate property, child custody and support, spousal support, estate and trust administration, litigation, and probate require significant family law and business acumen. Their ability to draw on resources from inside and outside the firm ensures that their clients will receive quality legal advice and representation during divorce planning, settlement negotiation, mediation and any necessary trial. More than 90% of the firm’s divorce cases are resolved through settlement, mediation, arbitration, or other forms of collaborative law. However, when a settlement cannot be reached they rely upon their considerable trial experience to pursue favorable results for their clients. Partner Michael E. Lonich offers several alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services such as mediation, arbitration, and “neutral evaluation” of disputes for other litigants and attorneys. He has extensive experience in this emerging area of the law. *As certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization Company: Lonich & Patton LLC Name: David Patton Email:
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