Michael E. Lonich

Practice areas

Family Law, Estate & Trust Litigation, Estate Planning & Probate, Business/Corporate

Focus areas

Business Organizations, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Limited Liability Companies, Living Wills, Marital Property, Power of Attorney, Probate & Estate Administration, Sub-chapter S Corporations, Trusts, Will Contests, Wills

Michael E. Lonich, an esteemed attorney, serves as the managing partner at the Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri law firm situated in San Jose, California. With a career spanning close to four decades, Mr. Lonich is widely acknowledged on a national level as one of the foremost legal practitioners in the country. He extends his exceptional expertise and assistance to clients within his region who require legal representation in various areas:

• Dissolution of marriage (Divorce)
• Custody and financial support matters related to children
• Alimony and spousal support affairs
• Intricate division of assets and property valuations
• Cases involving domestic violence
• Other concerns within the realm of family law and domestic relations

Having a strong background in litigation, Mr. Lonich is equally skilled in employing alternative methods such as mediation and collaborative law to resolve disputes. This proficiency allows him to tailor strategies to the unique circumstances of his clients, prioritizing the safeguarding of their rights and interests. He remains steadfast in his commitment to facilitating their objectives and securing favorable resolutions, all while optimizing efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Mr. Lonich has garnered a reputation for delivering personalized guidance that empowers clients to make well-informed decisions. His ability to devise comprehensive, effective strategies that yield anticipated positive outcomes further distinguishes him. His achievements have earned him numerous accolades, including an AV Preeminent peer-review rating* from Martindale-Hubbell, alongside other prominent rankings and endorsements from peers. Additionally, he has received a stellar rating of 10 out of 10 on Avvo.

Graduating from the University of San Francisco in 1977, Mr. Lonich obtained his Juris Doctor from Pepperdine University School of Law in 1981. The State Bar of California admitted him to practice in the same year. He holds admission to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California and is an active participant in The State Bar of California and the Santa Clara County Bar Association.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished, and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with Martindale-Hubbell’s certification procedures, standards, and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® oversees a peer-review rating process, wherein ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the legal profession and the judiciary. These ratings cover both legal proficiency and overall ethical standards.