John A.M. Ferguson Jr.

John A.M. Ferguson Jr.

also known as John Ferguson PLC, John Ferguson

4.4
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 28 years

Business Lawyer at Denver, CO
Practice Areas: Business, Wills & Living Wills, Probate ... +2 more

1999 Broadway, Ste 1400, Denver, CO

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Business 30%

I help people set up and manage small businesses (where revenue is less than 5 million dollars)

29 years

30%
Probate 25%

I represent estates in court through the probate process and help families settle the affairs of their loved ones.

29 years

25%
Wills and Living Wills 25%

I draft wills and powers of attorney for people as part of a complete estate plan.

29 years

25%
Estate Planning 10%

I review estate plans and help draft trust documents people need to make their goals a reality.

29 years

10%
Trusts 10%

I draft trusts and engage in trust litigation when disputes arise over a trust.

29 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 4 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2021

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 7 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2019

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Michigan for 28 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1997

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

John Ferguson PLC

1999 Broadway, Ste 1400, Denver, CO, 80202

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John A.M. Ferguson Jr.'s Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | 1 star

Posted by anonymous | November 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Did not show up for court

The first time I hired John Ferguson he forgot to show up for my sentencing in court. I called him to ask why he hadn’t arrived yet and he had compeletely forgotten about it. The second time I hired John Ferguson I paid him to represent me in a hearing in Michigan where he was practicing at the time.... He then moved to Colorado without telling me and informed me that neither him nor his partner would be able to represent me at the hearing. I asked for a refund and have not received one.

John Ferguson

Replied last November 16, 2019

I did miss court and I still sorry about that. I apologized to my client and the court and that was the end of it. The court did not hold it against me or my client. The reason you know things ended well for my client is that he hired me to handle another matter. We went to court on that issue and the court ruled against my client, which happens from time to time. That ended the representation. I respectfully disagree that I owed a refund or ignored him while I moved to Colorado. I referred him to another attorney for future work, should he decide to pursue something else. I accept that my client feels bad about missing that court hearing, but simply won't refund money on the risk that a client will leave a bad review.

Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2010 | Litigation

Would not recommend

Constantly needed to push him to get things done. Careless about details resulting in increased costs and problems. Not prepared in court for motions, so an important motion denied, resulting in additional costs and problems. Charged for tasks he didn't perform. Never seemed to understand our iss...ues and needs, despite considerable email and paper flow. All can be documented readily.

John Ferguson

Replied last March 24, 2010

This is false. Thinking about the cases I had in the last year, none of my cases fit the facts as stated in this review.

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John A.M. Ferguson Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Linda Kapsak

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Not only is John a great attorney, but he is a great and fascinating person to know. He understands the law deeply, and is able to explain and dissect it in digestible ways so that his clients know they are getting what they really need. I endorse this attorney."

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Lee Hornberger

Business lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John Ferguson is an outstanding Northern Michigan general practice attorney. He is known for his professionalism, courtesy, and patience. He provides effective expert legal representation in practice areas such as criminal defense, family issues, child custody and adoption, small business law, real estate planning and property."

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C. Schaefer

Litigation lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is knowledgeable, and talented in court. Clients would be lucky to have him as their lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2004

Board Member of the Year, Michigan Jaycees

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Owner, John Ferguson, PLC

2009 - 2011

General Legal Counsel, United States Jaycees

2001 - 2002

Assistant Prosecutor, Antrim County

Associations

2018 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

2001 - Present

Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

State of Michigan Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In Re Bergey

resolved favorably

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Education

1996

George Washington University National Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Alma College

BA

Speaking Engagements

2013

Business Breakfast Club of Elk Rapids

Legal Issues Facing Your Home-Based Business

Publications

1996

Journal of Maritime Law and Commerce Unearned Wages: Charting the remedy for Great Lakes Seamen

Languages

English

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