About

Eric Daniel Despotes is a skilled attorney at Lonich & Patton, LLP, specializing in Family Law, Estate Planning, and Business Law. Learn more about his background and expertise. Eric Daniel Despotes joined Lonich & Patton, LLP in February 2010, bringing his expertise to the firm's practice areas of Family Law, Estate Planning, and Business Law. Born and raised in the Bay Area, Eric attended California State University, Long Beach, where he earned a degree in Political Science with a focus on International Relations. He then pursued his law degree at Santa Clara University School of Law, graduating with honors in 2009. During his time at Santa Clara, Eric received prestigious awards for his academic achievements and served as an editor for the Santa Clara Law Review. While in law school, Eric gained valuable experience as a judicial and clinical intern at the Santa Clara County Superior Court, Family Division. He also worked as a Bar-certified law student for the Santa Clara County Public Defender's Office, representing clients in misdemeanor pre-trial conferences. Additionally, Eric contributed to the exoneration of a wrongfully convicted individual through his work with the Northern California Innocence Project. In his leisure time, Eric enjoys playing and watching sports, listening to music, reading, and spending time with loved ones. He is an active member of the Santa Clara County Bar Association, participating in the Barristers and Family Law Sections, as well as the State Bar of California. Eric Daniel Despotes brings a wealth of experience and dedication to his legal practice, providing exceptional representation to clients in San Jose, California.

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Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

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• Lawyer
  Lonich and Patton, LLP
  2010

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