Ferguson Case Orr Paterson LLP announced 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.

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. She is the president-elect of the invitation-only American Academy of Appellate Lawyers.  Read more: www.vcstar.com/news/2011/apr/16/Business_Briefs/#ixzz1Kkxy02YL