The name given pretrial devices for obtaining facts and information about the case. A periodic listing of general definitions of commonly used legal terms (not intended as legal advice but useful to better understand frequently used legal phrases.
Kendall VanConas, a Partner in A to Z Law’s Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Administration Group will be participating in a pair of estate and end-of-life planning panels presented by St. John’s Seminary. These forums, titled “Life is Changed, Not Ended”, will examine various issues from a Catholic perspective. Joining Kendall on the panels will be Jerry Zins, a financial…
Melissa Sayer, a Senior Attorney in the Business Group at A to Z law, will be a guest speaker at the 2013 Board Leadership Institute program held at the Santa Barbara Foundation on August 20th. Sayer will discuss fiduciary duties for officers and directors in the non-profit sector, including the duty of loyalty and duty of care. The Santa Barbara…
For the second year in a row, national attorney rating service Martindale-Hubbell has named A to Z Law as one of California’s “Top Ranked Law Firms.” The Oxnard-based firm is one of only four firms in Ventura County to be so recognized. The 2013 ranking appeared in the Wall Street Journal California edition (May 31) and will be published in…
Testimony of a witness taken, under oath, in response to another party’s questions given outside the courtroom, usually in an attorney’s office. A word for word transcript is made of the testimony.
The Ventura County Community Foundation (“VCCF”) celebrated its 25th Anniversary at the Camarillo Ranch House on June 12th. A to Z Law was honored to serve as a named sponsor of the event. Established in 1987, the Ventura County Community Foundation (VCCF) is a family of charitable funds created by citizens who care deeply about strengthening the community, preserving and…
Susan McCarthy of A to Z’s litigation group, as lead counsel, assisted by A to Z trial lawyer Dean Hazard, achieved an outstanding result for her plaintiff client in a recent jury trial involving a financial elder abuse and breach of contract action. The jury awarded every dollar sought by Susan’s client, which was nearly $200,000. Susan expects the judge…
Kendall VanConas, a partner in the Conservatorship & Elder Law and Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Administration groups at A to Z Law, will be one of a panel of experts to speak at a Forum on End of Life Planning entitled “Life is Changed – Not Ended.” The Forum is hosted by St. John’s Seminary. Experts will speak on…
The Ventura County Trial Lawyers Association is hosting its annual Judge’s Night tonight led by A to Z Law attorney Susan McCarthy, this year’s President. Ms. McCarthy says that she expects 150 trial lawyers, judges and court staff to attend. The evening will feature presentation of the Trial Judge of the Year award and presentation of a portrait of a…
The party appealing a decision or judgment to a higher court.