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Douglas Ray Ferguson
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Biography
Douglas R. Ferguson received two B.S. majors in Business Finance and Business Marketing from the University of Utah in 1975. He received his J.D. degree from the University of Denver College of Law in 1981, where he was the recipient of the University of Denver’s Award of Excellence in Securities Regulations. Doug’s practice emphasizes franchising; real estate and lending; securities; corporate, partnership, and limited liability company entities; and commercial and business law. He is the firm’s most experienced attorney in franchising law and provides counsel to several franchisors in both U.S. and international franchising matters. Doug is a member of the American Bar Association’s Forum Committee on Franchising and the Denver and Colorado Bar Associations, where he is a member of the Real Estate Law and Business Law Sections. He has been listed in Best Lawyers in America® for franchise law every year since 2011, Colorado Super Lawyers every year since 2011 and Top Lawyers of Colorado every year it has been awarded. He is a presenter at the National Franchise Institute's Growth Strategies program discussions the pros and cons of operating as an independent buisness versus in a franchise system. Doug's clients are locate througout the United States. He is one of the most experienced attorneys in International franchising in the United States, having assisted clients with franchise issues in over 125 countries.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Business
20%
Corporate and Incorporation
20%
Franchising
20%
Mergers and Acquisitions
20%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 360-360 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Colorado for 44 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Location
Robinson Waters & O'Dorisio, P.C.
(303) 297-2750
Fax
(866) 591-0173
Mobile
1099 18th Street, Suite 2600, Denver, CO, 80202
rwolaw.comOnline Presence
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Top Lawyers of Colorado, The Denver Post
2017
Franchise and Distribution Law, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Franchise Law, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Franchise and Distribution Law, Super Lawyers
2016
Top Lawyers of Colorado, The Denver Post
2016
Franchise Law, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Franchise and Distribution Law, Super Lawyers
2015
Top Lawyers of Colorado, The Denver Post
2015
Franchise Law, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Franchise and Distribution Law, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Top Lawyers of Colorado, The Denver Post
2014
Franchise Law, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Franchise Law, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Franchise and Distribution Law, Super Lawyers
2012
Franchise Law, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Franchise and Distribution Law, Super Lawyers
2011
Franchise Law, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Franchise and Distribution Law, Super Lawyers
N/A
AV Preeminent rated, Martindale Hubbell
Work Experience
1900 - Present
Shareholder, Robinson Waters & O'Dorisio, P.C.
2000 - 2017
Shareholder, Robinson Waters & O'Dorisio, P.C.
1996 - 2000
Sharehholder, Smith McCullough Ferguson, P.C.
1987 - 1996
Shareholder, Hopper & Kanouff, P.C.
1985 - 1987
Shareholder, Ferguson & Wilson, P.C.
1981 - 1985
Associate Counsel, CGG
Associations
2013 - Present
American Bar Association - Senior Lawyer DivisionMember
2000 - Present
American Bar Association, Forum Committee on FranchisingMember
Denver Bar Association, Real Estate Law Section
Member
Colorado Bar Association, Business Law Section
Member
Colorado Bar Association, Real Estate Law Section
Member
Denver Bar Association, Business Law Section
Member
Education
1981
University of Denver College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1975
University of Utah
BS - Bachelor of Science
1975
University of Utah
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2016
Growth Strategies
Independent versus Franchise Growth
Languages
English