Wendy Cole Lascher is an experienced arbitrator, mediator and pro-tem judge who regularly volunteers as a settlement officer for the Second District Court of Appeal and as a settlement mediator for the Ventura Superior Court. Well-written briefs are crucial for succeeding on appeal. We are experts at articulating facts, law, and public policy in concise and persuasive briefs. Oral argument on appeal is different from questioning a witness or arguing to a jury. We are comfortable appearing in person at every level from administrative hearings to the United States Supreme Court.
Different rules govern proceedings after the initial appellate decision.
Wendy Cole Lascher argued this death penalty case to the United States Supreme Court. App.4th 537 held that probate court may not award family allowance against family trust. App.4th 747 upheld rights of landowners to develop property after City Council tried to overturn a favorable Planning Commission decision.