- Wrongful Death
- Business Disputes
- Business TransactionsGary D. Arnold combines his experience as a business owner with his legal expertise to facilitate very large and complex business and real estate transactions. Having handled business sales and purchases as large as $300,000,000, his practice is focused on real estate transactional work, business and commercial transactions, corporate and partnership taxation, finance, secured transactions and business reorganizations.
- Intellectual PropertyPrior to joining Arnold LaRochelle Mathews VanConas & Zirbel LLP, Ms. Barteau worked for attorney J. Paul Gignac, practicing all aspects of civil litigation in state and federal courts, at the trial and appellate levels, with a primary focus on entertainment and intellectual property litigation, fiduciary and beneficiary litigation, real estate and business litigation, and class actions.
- Unfair Competition
- Wrongful TerminationSusan L. McCarthy understands that listening to clients and looking at issues from multiple viewpoints is a pragmatic approach that produces desired outcomes for clients. A problem solver by nature, her practice focuses on business, commercial, real property, and probate litigation. She has comprehensive experience in state and federal courts handling a wide array of complex litigation matters including real property title and boundary disputes, easement issues, breach of contract, landlord/tenant disputes, unfair competition, elder abuse, discrimination and wrongful termination.
- Employment LitigationDennis’ principal practice areas are business, commercial, real estate and employment litigation, as well as serious personal injury cases. He enjoys the challenge of learning about each case in depth, allowing him to provide expert legal counsel in a wide range of cases, including breach of contract, real estate disputes, business dissolutions, commercial lease disputes, business torts, employment litigation, intellectual property litigation, probate and trust litigation, flood and soil subsidence, insurance coverage, wrongful death and serious injury accidents.
- Real Estate Litigation
- Real Estate TransactionsA recognized expert in water rights, John M. Mathews is passionate about protecting the region’s water quality and works to uphold conservation regulations for the county’s current and future residents. Early in his legal career, he discovered an interest in water-related issues as he saw the effects of population growth and the resulting demand on the area’s limited resources. He has devoted his practice to representing water districts and liquid waste districts, to environmental law, and to clients involved with land use, water and other regulatory issues. He serves as government and special district counsel, and focuses on international land acquisitions and real estate transactions.
- Easement
- Land Use and ZoningA to Z Law provides strategic counsel on a wide range of environmental and land use issues that impact public agencies and private interests, such as corporations, trade associations, and large landowners and developers across the country. Attorneys assist clients with challenges that arise due to environmental regulation through counseling and representation in administrative proceedings, litigation, enforcement and legislative matters relating to all of the major environmental laws. They also work closely with landowners, developers and public agencies to entitle, finance and develop innovative projects. They have the expertise and practical experience to provide a full spectrum of legal services for the development and use of land and natural resources. Attorneys effectively team with consultants, engineers, in-house counsel and project managers to implement strategies that bring projects in on time and within budget.
- Personal InjuryThe firm’s eight practice groups provide individuals, businesses and government agencies with superior counsel in a wide range of matters, including business, real estate and personal injury litigation; real estate and business transactions; estate planning, probate and trust administration and litigation; and environmental and land use law.
- Estate PlanningA to Z Law Partner Kendall VanConas to Join Panel at Estate Planning Seminar Aug. 9 in Ventura | Arnold LaRochelle Mathews VanConas & Zirbel LLP
- WillsClients receive expert counsel by the group in all aspects of creating wills and trusts of all types and sizes,…
- TrustsShe is a Specialist in Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Law, as certified by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization, and hold the rating of AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings,™ a designation that ranks Kendall among her peers at the highest level of professional excellence. Kendall was recognized by the Pacific Coast Business Times by inclusion on its list of “Who’s Who in Professional Services in the Tri Counties” (2012), and the “Top 50 Women in Business” (2018). She regularly presents at courses for continuing legal education in the areas of estate planning, probate and trust administration, and special needs trusts.
- Probate
- Tax LawTitled “Estate Administration From Start to Finish: A Step-by-Step Guide to Estate Administration,” the seminar is designed for estate planning professionals. It will cover topics to take clients from intake through administration. Panel members will present on ethics, disability planning, tax matters and planning for same-sex couples, among other things. VanConas will provide participants with an overview about estate assets and tax matters.