Atty. Charles H. "Chuck" Packer
Charles H. Packer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law and Trusts and Estates.
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Charles H. "Chuck" Packer is a trusts, family law, and business attorney based in San Jose, California, practicing at Lathrop GPM LLP. Educated at Santa Clara University (J.D., 1980). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Charles H. Packer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law and Trusts and Estates
- Charles H., who practices law in San Jose, California, has been recognized since 2021
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Charles H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles H. "Chuck" Packer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Charles H. "Chuck" Packer is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Charles H. "Chuck" Packer is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in California →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Charles H. "Chuck" Packer is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Jose are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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