Newport Beach, CALIF., December 19, 2011 – Archer Norris announced today that trial lawyer Pamela Lacey has joined its Newport Beach office as Special Counsel. With over 26 years of trial experience, her practice primarily focuses on business and complex litigation. Lacey joins Archer Norris from Cooksey, Toolen, Gage, Duffy and Woog.

In addition to representing corporate business interests, Lacey’s related areas of practice include trust, construction defect/accident, employment, and malpractice litigation. She is currently referral counsel as part of many employers' EAP programs, resulting in a wide variety of litigated and non-litigated matters representing individuals and police officers.

“Pam is a widely respected and well-known trial attorney,” said Managing Partner Gene Blackard. “Her experience and expertise add significant depth to our litigation practice and will help us continue to develop our emerging presence in Southern California in a meaningful way.”

“What attracted me to Archer Norris were the firm's extensive defense capabilities and its many successes litigating complex claims,” said Lacey. “I am excited to be part of such an innovative and well-managed law firm with a strong support network where I can continue to grow my practice.”

Lacey received her J.D. from Loyola Law School and her B.A. from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. She is a member of the Orange County Bar Association, Masters Division.

About Archer Norris

Archer Norris, a Professional Law Corporation, is headquartered in Walnut Creek, with more than 100 attorneys and offices in Newport Beach, Los Angeles and Sacramento, California. The firm counsels clients in complex litigation, insurance coverage, bad faith litigation, business, health care, public entity, environmental, and real estate transactions.

For more information about the firm, please contact Jann Dudley at 925.952.5406 or visit the Archer Norris website at www.archernorris.com.