The place where a person has a permanent home to which he/she intends to return. 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 Pacific Coast Business Times recently selected A to Z partners Kendall VanConas and Dennis LaRochelle for inclusion on its list of Who’s Who in Professional Services in the Tri Counties. The Business Times editor stated that the special report seeks to identify the “movers and shakers” of the legal community. Candidates are chosen based on “the quality and quantity…
A to Z Law is proud to continue their tradition of support for the Ventura County Bar Association as a Gold Sponsor for the 2013 VCBA Installation Dinner. The Annual Dinner will be held at Spanish Hills Country Club on November 23 and will include presentation of the Ben E. Nordman Public Service Award to Monte Widders and the James…
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…