Fiscal Cliff Agreement Impacts Gift and Estate Taxes
February 7, 2013
The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (HR 8) was overwhelmingly passed by the U.S. Senate on January 1, 2013, and similarly approved by the House the same day. This much- anticipated agreement reached by Congress included not only income tax relief for many taxpayers, it also extended a historically generous gift and estate tax […]
A to Z Recognized as 2013 Top Ranked US Law Firm
January 9, 2013
A to Z Law is featured in Fortune Magazine’s 2013 Investor Guide, The American Lawyer and Corporate Counsel as one of the top ranked law firms in the United States. Martindale-Hubbell (a national attorney ranking service) conducts confidential surveys of area attorneys and judges who rate an attorney’s legal knowledge, analytical capabilities, judgment, communication ability […]
Telephone Operations Resumed
January 9, 2013
Effective the morning of January 9, 2013, we are informed that our telephone system is now fully operational, including voicemail. We apologize for this inconvenience, and thank you for your patience.
Telephone Malfunction
January 7, 2013
It has come to our attention that our telephone system is not functioning properly. We are informed that our voicemail system is down, and that incoming calls are frequently not getting through. If you are having difficulty reaching us by telephone, please contact the person you are trying to reach via email. We are working […]
Dennis LaRochelle installed as CAL-ABOTA Vice President
November 26, 2012
California Supreme Court Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye installed Dennis LaRochelle, a partner with A to Z Law, as vice president of the California statewide chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates, CAL-ABOTA, at the organization’s annual convention in Hawaii. “It was quite an honor to meet and be sworn in by the Chief Justice. […]
Two A to Z Partners Named Who’s Who in Professional Services
October 30, 2012
A to Z law is proud to announce that Dennis LaRochelle, a Partner in the Civil Litigation Group and Kendall VanConas, a Partner in the Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Administration Group were named Who’s Who in Attorneys by the Pacific Coast Business Times. The Times produces this special report once a year to highlight […]
Adventures Beyond the Office by Robert Krimmer
October 11, 2012
Last February, A to Z law partner John Mathews mentioned that he would be speaking at a leadership conference in Los Angeles. I wondered out loud if there was a local leadership program through which I might explore leadership issues and expand my involvement in the community. John and I did a quick online search […]
To B-Corp or Not to B-Corp?
September 26, 2012
What if a goal of your business is making the world a better place, not just making a living? What if you want to engage your community for the common good, while still building equity in your business venture? Would that change your choice of business structure? Traditionally, organizations have generally been grouped into two […]
The “A to Z” of Legal Jargon: Adjudication
September 9, 2012
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) Adjudication: An order, judgment or decree imposed by a judge.
Sayer Joins Faculty of VCCF Center for Nonprofit Leadership
August 28, 2012
Melissa Sayer, a senior attorney in the Business Group, joins the faculty of the Ventura County Community Foundation Center for Nonprofit Leadership. Sayer provides instruction on various compliance issues for nonprofits, including fiduciary duties of board members. The Center for Nonprofit Leadership provides a broad array of management assistance workshops, networking opportunities, seminars and community […]
