Gary Torrell To Give Lecture at Santa Clara Law School on Physician Leases

Gary Torrell will be a guest lecturer at the Santa Clara University School of Law in Northern California on February 15, 2011, to discuss the tension between commercial realities and federal law when a hospital is the landlord in medical office buildings leased to physicians.

Gary is the guest of the vice president and general counsel from one of Valensi Rose’s largest and valued nonprofit healthcare clients. Gary was invited to share his expertise on leasing with students who are taking a course in Health Law.

Founded in 1911, Santa Clara University School of Law is one of the nation’s most diverse law schools. They offer graduate degrees in international law and intellectual property law and certificates in intellectual property law, international law, and public interest and social justice law.

Autumn Ronda to speak on Ethics on Panel at CalCPA Joint Meeting, January 12, 2011

Valensi Rose Tax and Estate Planning associate, Autumn Ronda, will be a guest speaker on a panel at an upcoming joint meeting between CalCPA and the Los Angeles Young Tax Lawyers. As the Chair of the LA YTL association and a CalCPA Steering Committee member, Autumn brings a young and fresh perspective to both organizations.

She was invited to speak on the panel in order to share her perspective on the ethical issues she faces as a young estate planning attorney. The seminar, entitled "Ethical Implications of Estate Planning Practice," is being offered by CalCPA and is open for registration to all.

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Bruce D. Sires to Moderate CEB Seminar on Practical Problems in Probate - January 21, 2011

Friday, January 21, 2011

Bruce Sires will once again be moderating the popular CEB seminar entitled "Practical Problems in Probate." The seminar is best suited for those with some probate experience and covers the following topics:

• How to Avoid Common Litigation Issues
• Contesting Appointment of Personal Representative
• Family Protection Statutes
• Co-Ownership Issues
• Determining Entitlement Under Probate Code §21700
• Heirs of Predeceased Spouse
• Disputes over Value and Disposition of Tangible Personal Property
• Creditor Claims
• Simultaneous Trust Administration (Heggstad Petitions)
• Attorney's Compensation: Statutory and Extraordinary Fees

Bruce will moderate the Irvine and Los Angeles seminars on January 21, 2011 and January 28, 2011, respectively.

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