The oath taken upon admission to practice law is as follows: “I solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of California, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of an attorney and counselor at law to the best of my knowledge and ability. As an officer…
A document or other item attached to a written agreement or introduced as evidence during a trial or hearing. 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).
The value for which a reasonable seller would sell an item of property and for which a reasonable buyer would buy it. 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).
Actions taken by or orders made by a court upon the application or petition of one party without notice or hearing to other interested parties. 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).
To complete; to sign; to carry out according to its terms. 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).
A to Z was proud to sponsor the 31st Annual Law Day 5K Run/Walk organized by the Ventura County Bar Association. The event includes a 5K Run and a 1 mile Family Fun Run. Referred to as the “ Flattest, Fastest 5K in the West” the event took place at Kimbal Park on May 17th. Proceeds from the event benefit the…
Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other. 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).
An impediment that prevents a person from asserting or doing something contrary to his own previous assertion or act. 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).
Generally, a tax on the privilege of transferring property to others after a person’s death. In addition to federal estate taxes, many states have their own estate taxes. 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).
A to Z Law congratulates Melissa Sayer, a Senior Attorney in the Business Group, who was selected as one of the Top 50 Women in Business in the Tri-County area by the Pacific Coast Business Times. The award honors women who have shown extraordinary success and leadership in the business community.