Mitchell T. Ehrlich
Mitchell T. Ehrlich is a California certified family law specialist, focusing his practice exclusively on family law issues. He is a partner with Lonich and Patton and along with David Patton, he leads the firm’s Family Law practice. His practice focuses on all areas of Family Law including Dissolutions, Child Custody, Support Matters, Property and Business Division, Pre and Post-Nuptial Agreements, Paternity, Registered Domestic Partnerships and Guardianships.
Mitchell has over 11 years of experience as a civil litigator and trial attorney. Mitchell began focusing his practice exclusively on Family Law matters shortly after Lonich & Patton’s Family Law practice was developed. Prior to that, he amassed significant litigation experience handling the firm’s insurance defense, business law and employment law litigation matters as well as handling all of the firm’s appellate practice.
What is a California Certified Family Law Specialist? It is an esteemed designation granted only to a very small number of California Family Law attorneys. Only attorneys certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization may represent themselves as such. To be certified by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California as a Certified Family Law Specialist, an attorney must:
Mitchell is well aware 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, relying on his thorough understanding of the law, his extensive trial and litigation background and his experience handling such sensitive matters, 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 themselves, their children and their financial lives. Mitchell always provides his clients with timely and detailed attention, along with a clear goal-oriented approach to their issues. Further, drawing on his Economics Degree and his experience in finance, Mitchell has a keen ability to analyze and explain in plain English, the many complicated financial issues that Family Law matters so often entail. Recognizing both the emotional and exceedingly high financial toll that can be associated with prolonged litigation, Mitchell seeks to avoid needless litigation and instead focuses his efforts on reaching settlements and informal resolutions whenever possible. However, when a reasonable settlement that serves his client’s best interest cannot be reached, he draws upon his strong litigation and trial skills to obtain favorable outcomes to the myriad of issues facing his clients.
Mr. Ehrlich is a member of the State Bar of California, the Santa Clara Bar Association, Association of Certified Family Law Specialists and the State and Santa Clara County Bar Family Law Sections. He engages in many professional activities including serving as Judge Pro Tem for the Santa Clara County Family Court and serving as an Arbitrator for the Santa Clara County Bar Association's Attorney Client Fee Disputes Division. Mr. Ehrlich is also a Traffic Court Judge Pro Tem. Mr. Ehrlich also volunteers his time with the Pro Bono Association's Lawyers in the Library Program.
Born in Schenectady, NY in 1971, Mitchell grew up in San Jose, graduating from San Jose’s Pioneer High School in 1989. Mitchell then attended UC Santa Barbara where he graduated with a Degree in Economics in 1993. After working in Finance for a few years, he then went to work as an investigator with the Washington D.C. Public Defender's Office. He then began at Pepperdine University School of Law during which time he secured placement on the Dean’s Honors List numerous times. While in Law School, Mitchell clerked for the General Counsel of the U.S.D.A. and the U.S. District Bankruptcy Court. During Law School, Mitchell spent a semester in London, England, working for multinational law firm Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher. Mitchell graduated Cum Laude from Pepperdine University in 1998 and then returned to San Jose to begin the active practice of law. He joined Lonich and Patton, LLP in early 1999. Mr. Ehrlich is married, and he, his wife Wendy, 16 year step-son Jerry, four year old son Russell, one year old daughter Ava and their dog Roxy all live a happy and content life in the Willow Glen area of San Jose. When Mitchell isn’t with his family, working or in court, he enjoys hiking, jogging, tennis, cooking, winning swimming races in his backyard pool, and playing guitar.
Year Joined Organization:
1999
Areas of Practice:
Family Law
Bar Admissions:
California
U.S. District Court Northern District of California
U.S. District Court Central District of California
U.S. District Court Southern District of California
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Central District of California
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Northern District of California
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Southern District of California
Certification:
Family Law Specialist, State Bar of California Board of Legal
Specialization
Education:
Pepperdine University, Malibu, California, 1998
Honors: Cum Laude
Honors: Deans Honors List
University of California, Santa Barbara, California, 1993
Major: Economics
Published Works:
"Backdraft: A Treatise on the Fireman's Rule in California", San
Francisco Daily Journal, June, 2000
Professional Associations and Memberships:
State Bar of California
Member
Santa Clara County Bar Association
Member
Arbitrator
Association of Defense Counsel
Member
Mitchell has over 11 years of experience as a civil litigator and trial attorney. Mitchell began focusing his practice exclusively on Family Law matters shortly after Lonich & Patton’s Family Law practice was developed. Prior to that, he amassed significant litigation experience handling the firm’s insurance defense, business law and employment law litigation matters as well as handling all of the firm’s appellate practice.
What is a California Certified Family Law Specialist? It is an esteemed designation granted only to a very small number of California Family Law attorneys. Only attorneys certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization may represent themselves as such. To be certified by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California as a Certified Family Law Specialist, an attorney must:
- Be an active member in good standing of the State Bar of California
- Pass a written examination covering California Family Law
- Have substantial experience in the field of Family Law
- Complete specified and State Bar approved legal education requirements applicable to the family law field
- Be favorably evaluated by judges and other attorneys concerning his or her knowledge, ability and experience in the practice of Family Law
Mitchell is well aware 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, relying on his thorough understanding of the law, his extensive trial and litigation background and his experience handling such sensitive matters, 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 themselves, their children and their financial lives. Mitchell always provides his clients with timely and detailed attention, along with a clear goal-oriented approach to their issues. Further, drawing on his Economics Degree and his experience in finance, Mitchell has a keen ability to analyze and explain in plain English, the many complicated financial issues that Family Law matters so often entail. Recognizing both the emotional and exceedingly high financial toll that can be associated with prolonged litigation, Mitchell seeks to avoid needless litigation and instead focuses his efforts on reaching settlements and informal resolutions whenever possible. However, when a reasonable settlement that serves his client’s best interest cannot be reached, he draws upon his strong litigation and trial skills to obtain favorable outcomes to the myriad of issues facing his clients.
Mr. Ehrlich is a member of the State Bar of California, the Santa Clara Bar Association, Association of Certified Family Law Specialists and the State and Santa Clara County Bar Family Law Sections. He engages in many professional activities including serving as Judge Pro Tem for the Santa Clara County Family Court and serving as an Arbitrator for the Santa Clara County Bar Association's Attorney Client Fee Disputes Division. Mr. Ehrlich is also a Traffic Court Judge Pro Tem. Mr. Ehrlich also volunteers his time with the Pro Bono Association's Lawyers in the Library Program.
Born in Schenectady, NY in 1971, Mitchell grew up in San Jose, graduating from San Jose’s Pioneer High School in 1989. Mitchell then attended UC Santa Barbara where he graduated with a Degree in Economics in 1993. After working in Finance for a few years, he then went to work as an investigator with the Washington D.C. Public Defender's Office. He then began at Pepperdine University School of Law during which time he secured placement on the Dean’s Honors List numerous times. While in Law School, Mitchell clerked for the General Counsel of the U.S.D.A. and the U.S. District Bankruptcy Court. During Law School, Mitchell spent a semester in London, England, working for multinational law firm Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher. Mitchell graduated Cum Laude from Pepperdine University in 1998 and then returned to San Jose to begin the active practice of law. He joined Lonich and Patton, LLP in early 1999. Mr. Ehrlich is married, and he, his wife Wendy, 16 year step-son Jerry, four year old son Russell, one year old daughter Ava and their dog Roxy all live a happy and content life in the Willow Glen area of San Jose. When Mitchell isn’t with his family, working or in court, he enjoys hiking, jogging, tennis, cooking, winning swimming races in his backyard pool, and playing guitar.
Year Joined Organization:
1999
Areas of Practice:
Family Law
Bar Admissions:
California
U.S. District Court Northern District of California
U.S. District Court Central District of California
U.S. District Court Southern District of California
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Central District of California
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Northern District of California
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Southern District of California
Certification:
Family Law Specialist, State Bar of California Board of Legal
Specialization
Education:
Pepperdine University, Malibu, California, 1998
Honors: Cum Laude
Honors: Deans Honors List
University of California, Santa Barbara, California, 1993
Major: Economics
Published Works:
"Backdraft: A Treatise on the Fireman's Rule in California", San
Francisco Daily Journal, June, 2000
Professional Associations and Memberships:
State Bar of California
Member
Santa Clara County Bar Association
Member
Arbitrator
Association of Defense Counsel
Member
CONTACT US
1871 The Alameda, Suite 475
San Jose, CA 95126
Phone: (408) 553-0801
Fax: (408) 553-0807
contact@lonichandpatton.com
1871 The Alameda, Suite 475
San Jose, CA 95126
Phone: (408) 553-0801
Fax: (408) 553-0807
contact@lonichandpatton.com
Lonich & Patton, LLP also specializes in the areas of Family Law and Estate Planning.
WHERE WE PRACTICE
Lonich & Patton, LLP handles Corporate and Business Transaction and Employment law matters for clients in northern California, especially San Jose and Silicon Valley. Our attorneys regularly serve clients in Santa Clara County, San Mateo County, Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Santa Cruz County, Monterey County and San Benito County, including the cities of Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Mountain View, Cupertino, Los Gatos, Campbell, Saratoga, Redwood City, Oakland, Salinas, Fremont, Hayward, Concord, Berkeley, Richmond, Morgan Hill, Milpitas, Santa Cruz, Los Altos, San Leandro, Livermore, Union City, Walnut Creek, Pleasanton, South San Francisco, Gilroy, Castro Valley, Watsonville, Newark, Hollister, Monte Sereno and Menlo Park.
WHERE WE PRACTICE
Lonich & Patton, LLP handles Corporate and Business Transaction and Employment law matters for clients in northern California, especially San Jose and Silicon Valley. Our attorneys regularly serve clients in Santa Clara County, San Mateo County, Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Santa Cruz County, Monterey County and San Benito County, including the cities of Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Mountain View, Cupertino, Los Gatos, Campbell, Saratoga, Redwood City, Oakland, Salinas, Fremont, Hayward, Concord, Berkeley, Richmond, Morgan Hill, Milpitas, Santa Cruz, Los Altos, San Leandro, Livermore, Union City, Walnut Creek, Pleasanton, South San Francisco, Gilroy, Castro Valley, Watsonville, Newark, Hollister, Monte Sereno and Menlo Park.