David A. Patton
Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri • San Jose, CA
Child SupportInsurancePersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
dpatton@lpeplaw.com
Phone
(408) 638-6848
Address
San Jose, CA, US
Professional
About
David A. Patton is a seasoned attorney based in San Jose, CA, with over 30 years of experience in the legal field, specializing in insurance and personal injury law. As a co-founder of Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri, Mr. Patton has cultivated a reputation as one of Silicon Valley's leading attorneys in his practice areas, focusing on delivering exceptional legal representation to his clients. Mr. Patton earned his Juris Doctorate from Santa Clara University School of Law in 1987, where he served as an editor for the Santa Clara Law Review. He also holds two Bachelor of Arts degrees from the University of California, Berkeley, where he was actively involved in campus leadership as president of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Notably, he spent a year studying at the Political Science Institute branch of the Sorbonne in Paris, enriching his legal perspective through international experience. Throughout his career, Mr. Patton has successfully represented clients in various complex insurance defense and personal injury cases, bringing valuable trial experience and strategic cost management to each case. He is recognized for his commitment to seeking fair settlements while also possessing robust litigation skills that enable him to achieve outstanding results in court when necessary. Active in the legal community, Mr. Patton is a member of the Santa Clara County Bar Association and the State Bar of California. He is admitted to practice in all California courts, including the Federal District Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, and has served as a judge pro-tem, arbitrator, and mediator for the Santa Clara Superior Court. Outside of his legal practice, Mr. Patton enjoys various sports, travel, and supporting the Cal Bears football team.
About Child Support Law
Child support attorneys help parents establish, modify, and enforce child support obligations. They ensure children receive proper financial support. Common matters include support establishment, modifications, enforcement, arrears.
Credentials
Education
1987 Santa Clara University School of Law Juris Doctorate 1983 University of California at Berkeley BA - Bachelor of Arts (X2)
Languages
English | French
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2025 AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2018 SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers 2017 SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers 2016 SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers 2015 SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers
Publications
2011 Lonich & Patton, LLP Blog Grandparent Visitation Rights 2011 Lonich & Patton, LLP Blogs Huffington Post Article Argues For Increased Accountability For Parents Misusing Child Support Funds 2011 Lonich & Patton, LLP Blog Marital Debts: What You Need TO Know 1985 Mini Storage Magazine Legal Validity of Exculpatory Clauses in Storage Contracts
Associations
2014 - Present State Bar of California Commissioner, State Bar Family Law Advisory Commission 2008 - Present Association of Certified Family Law Specialists Member 2008 - Present Santa Clara County Bar Association Family Law Executive Committee 2002 - Present Better Business Bureau Member 1993 - Present Santa Clara County Superior Court Arbitrator/Volunteer Settlement Judge
Speaking
2009 Speaker Legal Career Placement in Family Law 1995 Speaker Legal Career Placement, Civil Litigation
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Updated: May 25, 2026