Charles H. Chuck Packer

Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law

5.0 (1 reviews)

San Jose, California

45+ years experience

Lathrop GPM LLP

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

408-286-9800

https://www.lathropgpm.com/team/charles-packer/

70 S 1st St., San Jose, CA 95113

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Bio

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. 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. Charles H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Practice Areas

Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
Recognized: Trusts and Estates

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021

Education

Santa Clara University, J.D., graduated 1980

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Reviews

Jonathan Flores

2 weeks ago

A consummate professional for family business and estate planning

After 45 years in practice, Chuck Packer possesses a rare depth of knowledge that proved invaluable for our family. We needed to navigate the complex transition of our closely held manufacturing business to the next generation while simultaneously restructuring our estate plan. Chuck’s dual recognition in both Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law and Trusts and Estates was immediately apparent. He didn't just draft documents; he facilitated difficult conversations with clarity and patience, ensuring all parties understood the long-term implications. His guidance from Lathrop GPM’s San Jose office was strategic, practical, and impeccably professional. The seamless integration of corporate governance with our trust instruments gave us complete confidence. For anyone in Silicon Valley with intertwined business and family assets, Chuck is the definitive advisor.