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Nathan LaMotte is a highly experienced family law attorney and graduate of Santa Clara University School of Law. For over a decade, he practiced family law in Silicon Valley, dedicating his practice to complex and contentious divorce cases. Nathan’s formidable legal acumen spans all areas of California family law, and he has maintained his own private divorce litigation practice while contributing to the legal community as secretary of the Family Law Section of the Santa Clara County Bar Association and as a settlement attorney for the Santa Clara Superior Court.
During his years in divorce litigation, Nathan witnessed the critical role prenuptial agreements play in protecting assets, clarifying financial expectations, and reducing conflict. He often wished more couples had taken the proactive step of documenting their financial understandings before marriage. Recognizing the potential of prenuptial agreements to strengthen relationships and simplify divorce proceedings, Nathan co-founded LaMotte & Liu PC. His firm is dedicated to providing affordable, customized prenuptial agreements for couples across California. Nathan’s mission is to help clients secure their financial futures and build stronger foundations for their marriages. Reach out to Nathan at LaMotte & Liu PC today to learn how he can assist you.
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Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Marriage and Prenuptials
50%
12 years
Mediation
50%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 425-425 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in California for 12 years
State: California
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
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Posted by Valerie | April 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials
Great Experience - Prenuptial Agreement
I would highly recommend working with Nathan. He recently helped me with a prenuptial agreement which had a very short timeline. He returned all calls quickly, made the process very easy and had great communication throughout. Highly recommend
Posted by anonymous | July 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Nothing but very good experience
Nathan has been straight-forward with my legal concerns, and it is exactly what I was looking for. He has been friendly, and has made me feel confident with my current situation. He has been quick on getting back to me with questions or concerns. He was easy for me to reach out to him with any que...
Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Smart and Compassionate Attorney
Attorney Nathan LaMotte supported Attorney Elainie Honjas represented me in my divorce case. He is a very smart and compassionate family attorney who knows his stuff. He is very knowledgeable and very kind. He made every effort to keep me involved. Always keep me updated with progress of the case. He...
Nathan S. LaMotte's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable and pleasant to work with."
"I have worked with Nathan on many cases, and have always found him to be extremely professional, caring, and whip-smart. Nathan is as thorough as they come; his clients needs are above all else and he is a fantastic family law attorney. I fully endorse Nathan on any case related to child custody, child or spousal support, dissolution, and/or division of assets. He is an attorney you want in your corner."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Nathan is a thorough and passionate advocate for his clients. Whenever he encounters a unique legal situation, he puts in the necessary time and effort to research the issues and come up with creative, effective solutions. He communicates with his clients to ensure that they understand his thought process for case strategy."
"I have worked with Nathan for 2 years, I found him to be smart, kind, and totally devoted to his clients. He will zealously represent and aggressively represent in a family law issue. He is also very capable of settling cases when in the best interest of the client. I recommend this attorney."
"Nathan S. Lamotte is an excellent Family Law attorney. He has a strong work ethic and pays attention to detail. He has a wealth of legal knowledge and he is passionate about his work. I highly recommend him."
Emile Nijmeh
Family lawyer
Elainie Honjas
Family lawyer
Andrew Cook
Divorce and separation lawyer
Tracy Duell-Cazes
Divorce and separation lawyer
Andrew Calvert
Divorce and separation lawyer
Lydia Crandall
Divorce and separation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2012
Excellence For The Future Award in Evidence, CALI
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Attorney-Owner, LaMotte & Liu PC
2018 - 2024
Attorney-Owner, Nijmeh & LaMotte P.C.
2016 - 2018
Attorney/Owner, The Law Office of Nathan LaMotte
2014 - 2016
Associate Attorney, The Law Office of Elainie Honjas
2013 - 2013
Law Clerk, The Law Office of Serianna Jenab
2012 - 2013
Externship, The Law Office of Serianna Jenab
Associations
2014 - Present
Santa Clara County Bar AssoicationMember
2013 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2016 - 2018
Santa Clara County Bar Association, Family Law SectionSecretary
Education
2013
Santa Clara University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
York College of Pennsylvania
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I use request for order FL-300 for the court to decide who stays at the family house pending divorce?
21 Jan 2016
Q&A
FL-340 findings and orders after hearing question, San Bernardino
19 Jan 2016