A to Z Law “Adopts” a Family to help for the Holidays

December 23, 2014

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 […]

A to Z Law Partners, Attorneys Named Among the 2014 Southern California “Top Rated” Lawyers

December 1, 2014

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 […]

Attorney Dennis LaRochelle Delivers American History Lesson as the Keynote Speaker for Pasadena Magazine’s Top Attorneys Celebration

November 24, 2014

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 […]

Ventura County Attorney Dennis LaRochelle Installed as President of Statewide Jury Trial Lawyers Association

November 11, 2014

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 […]

Dennis LaRochelle A Featured Panelist at “Civility Matters” Event for Attorneys

November 5, 2014

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 […]

Ventura County Attorney a Featured Speaker at Association of Environmental Professionals Workshop

October 30, 2014

Robert N. Kwong, an attorney with the Oxnard law firm of Arnold LaRochelle Mathews VanConas & Zirbel LLP, is among the speakers at an upcoming workshop held Nov. 7 on the California Environmental Quality Act. Kwong will speak at the Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP) 2014 California Environmental Quality Act Essentials: An Introduction and Intermediate-Level […]

Pacific Coast Business Times Honors Robert N. Kwong and Melissa H. Sayer in Special Section On Noteworthy Professionals

October 28, 2014

Robert N. Kwong and Melissa H. Sayer were honored to be featured in the Oct. 24 issue of the Pacific Coast Business Times in the paper’s special annual section, “Who’s Who in Professional Services.” Congratulations go out to both attorneys. Sayer provides business counsel services to clients ranging from individual entrepreneurs and investors to mid-sized […]

VanConas to Participate in ‘Trusts 101’ Seminar in Santa Barbara

October 13, 2014

A to Z Law’s Kendall VanConas will participate in a seminar for the National Business Institute on Oct. 20 in Santa Barbara focusing on trusts. “Trusts 101” will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. at the Canary Hotel Santa Barbara, 31 West Carrillo St. Designed for attorneys, paralegals, accountants, trust officers, financial planners and […]

“Simple is Complicated”

October 8, 2014

By Melissa H. Sayer Everybody likes things to be simple. I know I do. But I am part of a profession that is often accused of willfully complicating things. Sometimes that accusation has merit. But sometimes lawyers make things complicated because they have to be … if they’re going to be simple. Let me explain. […]

Assistant County Counsel Robert Kwong Joins A to Z Law Firm

September 11, 2014

Robert N. Kwong, who has served as assistant county counsel for Ventura County since 2003, has joined the Oxnard law firm of Arnold LaRochelle Mathews VanConas & Zirbel, specializing in land use and environmental law. Kwong, of Newbury Park, comes to A to Z Law with over 25 years of experience primarily in land use […]