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- Joe Morici, a Estate Planning client
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Overview
Avvo Rating
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Practice Areas
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25% Probate
30 years, 1,500 cases
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25% Estate Planning
30 years, 3,000 cases
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25% Trusts
30 years, 1,500 cases
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25% Wills / Living Wills
30 years, 1,500 cases
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Free Consultation (30 minutes), Hourly ($300-$500/hour)
Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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Contact Information
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Languages Spoken
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About Me
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Videos (0)
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Michael E. Lonich, managing partner of Lonich and Patton, LLP has nearly 30 years experience as a trial lawyer, beginning his career representing a wide range... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
Joe Morici,
2010-12-02
about 1 year ago.
Client Review:
I have used Mr lonichs services in a multitude of different ways and have beed thoroughly satisfied with the results.
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Posted by:
Lisa,
2010-01-25
about 2 years ago.
Client Review:
Mike prepared an estate plan for my husband and I. He took the time to listen to our situation and family issues before recommending a living trust...
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Peer Endorsements
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I continue to refer clients to Mike's firm because I know the clients are in good hands. I also refer parties to Mike for arbitration and mediation...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Jeffrey Curl
, San Francisco (CA), Over 2 years ago
I endorse this lawyer's work.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Benedict Di Duca
, Chico (CA), Over 2 years ago
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Résumé
License
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29 years since Michael Edward Lonich was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| California |
Active
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1982 |
11/03/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Managing Partner at
Lonich & Patton, LLP
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1994–present
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Attorney at
Collins and Zapala
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1987–1994
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Attorney at
Rigg and Dean
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1982–1987
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Pepperdine University School of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1981 |
| University of San Francisco |
History |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1977 |
| University of San Francisco |
Sociology |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1977 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| AV Rated |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2012 |
| Partner in Gold |
Santa Clara University, Board of Fellows |
2011 |
| AV Rated |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2011 |
| AV Rated |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2007 |
| AV Rated |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2003 |
| Consumer Advocate of the Year |
San Francisco District Attorneys Consumer Fraud Unit |
1977 |
See all 6 awards
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
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Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce |
2011-present
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| member |
Saratoga Chamber of Commerce |
2011-present
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| Board of Fellows |
University of Santa Clara |
2011-present
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| Member |
Trusts and Estates Section, California Bar |
2010-present
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| Member |
Better Business Bureau |
2002-present
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| Past President |
Am Slav |
1988-present
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| Member |
Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada |
1987-present
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| Member |
Santa Clara County Bar Association |
1986-present
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| Member |
State Bar of California |
1982-present
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 8
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Recently Posted
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Cases
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Outcome: settlement - property returned to beneficiary
Outcome: All available monies recovered
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Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| Lemon Law for Marine Retailers |
Northern California Marine Assoc. |
2006 |
| Fraud as White Collar Crime |
Central California Claims Assoc. newsletter |
1999 |
| Client Relations |
Santa Clara County Bar Association newsletter |
1994 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Leveraging a Legacy |
Succession Planning Seminar |
2010 |
| Estate Planning |
Estate Planning Basics SCV Water District |
2010 |
| Estate Planning |
CLC Speakers Panel West Marine Presentation |
2010 |
| Lemon Law |
Los Angeles Boat Show |
2008 |
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