Debra Ann Cassara

I am a partner at Ferguson Law Group, where I focus on estate planning, trust administration, probate, and tax-oriented planning for individuals, families, and closely held businesses.

I came to the law after a multifaceted career spanning more than two decades in dental practice management, real estate development, and commercial leasing—and over ten years teaching ethics and scripture at Archbishop Mitty High School. My business background gives me a practical understanding of how wealth is built, and where it can unravel without careful planning. My years in the classroom taught me how to make complicated subjects clear and shaped my commitment to principled, client-centered counsel.

My practice centers on helping clients protect what they have built and pass it on responsibly. I advise on generational estate planning, business succession planning, and tax strategy, and provide guidance on real property matters, particularly where they intersect with estate and tax planning.

Known for explaining complex legal and tax concepts in plain English, I work closely with clients to create plans that are both technically sound and realistically workable. My approach emphasizes clarity, foresight, and minimizing the risk of disputes down the road.