The Magna Carta is a historic document every American should know about – not just those in the legal community. Granted by the king of England to a group of rebellious barons and signed over 800 years ago on June 15, 1215, the Magna Carta (Great Charter) is widely viewed by scholars, historians and the American legal community as one…
A to Z Law’s Stuart G. Nielson has been appointed to the Ventura Botanical Garden’s Board of Directors. Nielson, who specializes in complex real estate and land use issues for the firm, has worked with the nonprofit on a pro bono basis over the past several years, during which he assisted in finalizing a long-term lease with the City of…
For twenty years, people have been saying that the Internet would change everything. It may be a stretch to say “everything” has changed, but the way we utilize a variety of goods and services is definitely different. Those of us who are professionals have seen some change, which for now remains at the margins of our practices. However, bit by…
Attorney Melissa Sayer will give a presentation at the Ventura County Community Foundation’s Center for Nonprofit Leadership on Thursday, Feb. 26 focusing on a nonprofit board member’s fiduciary responsibilities. Sayer’s presentation will run from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the VCCF office at 4001 Mission Oaks Blvd. in Camarillo. The event will be an opportunity for both new and seasoned nonprofit…
The Daily Journal, a legal industry print and online publication, recently featured partner Dennis LaRochelle in a front-page article entitled, “New CAL-ABOTA President to Push Merits of Jury Service, Civility.” The article, written by Y. Peter Kang, covered LaRochelle’s installation as the new president of CAL-ABOTA, the state chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates, a national association of…
Every holiday season for the past several years, A to Z Law has “adopted” a family at the RAIN Transitional Living Center in Camarillo to spread some good cheer. RAIN helps the firm identify a family to adopt, and each family member prepares a “wish” list of items they would like as Christmas or holiday gifts. The staff and attorneys…
All five partners and two additional attorneys from A to Z Law are among those included in a new online publication featuring prominent and highly rated attorneys. A to Z Law’s 5 partners – Gary D. Arnold, Dennis LaRochelle, John M. Mathews, Kendall A. VanConas and Mark A. Zirbel – as well as attorneys Melissa H. Sayer and Dean W.…
Ventura County attorney Dennis LaRochelle was the keynote speaker at Pasadena Magazine’s “2014 Top Attorneys Celebration,” held Thursday, Nov. 20, at the Noor ballroom in Pasadena. LaRochelle, the newly installed president of the California chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates, wowed the audience of more than 200 guests with an interesting speech detailing the historical importance of two…
Dennis LaRochelle, a partner in the Oxnard law firm of Arnold LaRochelle Mathews VanConas & Zirbel LLP (A to Z Law), is the new president of CAL-ABOTA, the state chapter of a national association of plaintiff and defense jury trial lawyers. ABOTA’s goals are to preserve the right to a jury trial in civil cases (guaranteed by the 7th Amendment)…
Dennis LaRochelle, the new president of CAL-ABOTA, was among the three panelists who headed a discussion and video presentation for attorneys focusing on the issue of civility and courtesy in the legal profession. “Civility Matters” was hosted by the California Coast Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and the Ventura County Bar Association. The three panelists for…