Acclaimed attorney heads new Issues and Appeals Practice Group

Progressive Ventura County law firm Ferguson Case Orr Paterson LLP, announces the opening of its Issues and Appeals Practice Group with the arrival of Wendy Cole Lascher, a State Bar-certified specialist in appellate law and AV-rated attorney. Lascher advises trial lawyers and handles civil and criminal motions, writs and appeals for lawyers and clients throughout California. She is advancing the firm’s capacity to work with clients on long-term litigation strategies.

“Wendy’s arrival at Ferguson Case Orr Paterson is a capstone to our firm’s expansion. In recent years, we’ve grown in reach and relevance in the state and nation, while maintaining our unique local character and accessibility,” notes Michael Velthoen, managing partner. “Wendy’s a perfect addition because of her national prominence and heartfelt commitment to our local community.”

A California native, Lascher has been surrounded by the legal profession her entire life. Her father was Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge John L. Cole and her mother, Peggy Cole Darling, is a 1949 graduate of Stanford Law School. Two of her siblings, a sister-in-law and stepfather are lawyers, and her son is an attorney in Portland, Ore. Her late husband, Edward Lascher, was a pioneer in the specialty of appellate law, and a well-known legal commentator.

Lascher was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1973 and spent 37 years practicing law with the Ventura-based firm Lascher & Lascher.

She has argued appeals in the U.S. and State Supreme Courts, U.S. Seventh and Ninth Circuit Courts of Appeals, all six districts of the California Court of Appeal and in U.S. District Courts. She is the president-elect of the invitation-only American Academy of Appellate Lawyers.

“With its excellent lawyers and talented support staff, FCOP provides clients with excellent service by expert attorneys in all facets of law,” says Lascher. “The new appellate group allows the firm to identify and shape emerging legal trends, enhancing our expertise as problem solvers. We can offer clients all the expertise of a global law corporation, but with Ventura County’s convenience and congeniality.”

Founded in 1982, Ferguson Case Orr Paterson’s expert attorneys serve individuals and corporate clients throughout the Tri-County region in business litigation, business transactions, tax, employment litigation and counseling, intellectual property, issues and appeals, public agency, construction litigation, real estate and land use, criminal defense, estate planning, probate litigation, family law and personal injury. For more information about Ferguson Case Orr Paterson LLP, visit www.fcoplaw.com or call (805) 659-6800.