John Andersen. Courtesy photo.
VENTURA — Attorney John Andersen, a partner with the law firm Ferguson Case Orr Paterson, has been appointed to the executive committee of the Trusts and Estates Section of the State Bar of California, commonly referred to as TEXCOM. Anderson is a certified specialist in estate planning, trust and probate law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. His appointment to the committee will take effect in September 2017 and will run through 2020.
“John is an outstanding attorney with deep knowledge of an area of law that is vital to everybody,” Michael A. Velthoen, the law firm’s managing partner, said. “His expertise will benefit Californians as TEXCOM engages with new and pending legislation that affects trust and estate practitioners, our clients and the general public.”
Andersen holds a bachelor’s degree in history from UCLA and law degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. Prior to joining FCOP in 2013, Andersen held positions with Nordman, Cormany, Hair & Compton in Ventura County and Perkins Coie, a large multi-national law firm, in Seattle, WA. He is currently involved with several local organizations including the California State University, Channel Islands, Planned Giving Advisory Council and the Conejo Valley Estate Planning Council.
For over 30 years, Ferguson Case Orr Paterson has been providing quality solutions and personal attention to clients throughout California. Conveniently located in Westlake Village and Ventura, our two full-service offices offer expert counsel across 14 specialized practice groups. With commitment and pride, we also serve the community through pro bono services and by volunteering and sponsoring a variety of civic, professional and charitable organizations.