About Bethany Marie
Bethany Marie Brass practices law in California and is based at Lonich & Patton, LLP. She works in family law and holds a Board of Legal Specialization certification from the State Bar of California. That credential signals advanced study and examination in family law. It also indicates recognition by the state bar for expertise in that area.
Her career has been built around courtroom work and client counseling. She represents clients in contested and uncontested matters, and she moves between negotiation, settlement talks and litigation when cases require it. Her work demands attention to both legal detail and the human realities behind disputes. She often handles complex financial and custody issues that require careful analysis and steady advocacy.
Ms. Brass is admitted to practice in California. Over time she has worked on cases that involve property division, child custody and support, spousal support, and related family law matters. She routinely prepares pleadings, argues hearings and manages discovery. Her experience includes trial preparation and courtroom appearances, where she presents evidence and advocates for clients before judges.
Colleagues describe her as methodical in preparing cases and practical in advising clients about risks and outcomes. She balances legal strategy with an eye to efficient case resolution. That balance matters in family law, where timing and emotional stakes affect decisions. Her certification by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization is a formal acknowledgment that she met standards set by the board in family law practice.
At Lonich & Patton, LLP she is part of a team that handles a steady docket of family law matters. She collaborates with other attorneys, paralegals and experts to build cases and to pursue negotiated solutions when possible. The firm provides resources for both contested litigation and alternative dispute resolution, and she draws on those resources in her work.
Outside the courtroom, she spends time preparing clients for hearings and drafting settlement agreements that reflect negotiated terms. The role calls for clear communication and careful documentation. Her approach is practical and case-specific, shaped by the details of each matter rather than by a single template.
As of 2026 she continues to practice family law at Lonich & Patton, LLP, concentrating on family law matters including dissolution, custody, support and related disputes.
