James Cato Ferguson
About James
Biography
Ferguson Law Firm is a full service Business Law Firm committed to resolving your problems efficiently and cost effectively utilizing a multi-tiered approach of law, negotiation and other strategies carefully coordinated and designed to achieve the best results for your business. Ferguson Law Firm is uniquely qualified to implement these strategies. Mr. Ferguson has practiced law in the California desert for over 20 years. He served as a City Councilman and Mayor of the City of Palm Desert for 13 years. Prior to that he was Chairman of the City's Planning Commission. Since 2013 he has been annually recognized by the Legal Network as one of the Top Lawyers in California having the Highest Ethical Standards and Professional Excellence.
Ferguson Law Firm has a practice emphasis in the following areas: Business Law - Corporate Formation, Sales and Leases, Contract Drafting and Enforcement, Landlord and Tenant Issues, Commercial Disputes, Regulatory Compliance, Intellectual Property, Fraud and Business Torts; Real Estate Transactions, Development and Land Use Planning; CEQA and NEPA; Trust and Estate Administration, Conservatorships and Probate Matters; Renewable Energy - Wind, Solar, Geothermal and Gassification; Municipal Law, Legislative Advocacy and Litigation.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
33 years | 500 cases
33 years | 250 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 32 years
State: California
Acquired: 1993
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Location
Ferguson Law Firm
73200 El Paseo Ste 2 D, Palm Desert, CA, 92260-4252
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Posted by Cindy | February 17, 2015
No Problem Too Complex
Jim Ferguson excels in analyzing complicated matters and provides realistic solutions cost effectively. His tenacity and knowledge, combined with his attention to detail, brought me extraordinary results in my matter. What proved most helpful was his ability to analyze both sides of the issue, in ...
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Experience
Honors
2015
Top Lawyer in California, The Legal Network
2014
Top Lawyer in California, The Legal Network
2013
Top Lawyer in California, The Legal Network
Work Experience
1997 - 2010
Mayor/Councilmember, the City of Palm Desert
Associations
1993 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Education
1993
JD - Juris Doctor, with Distinction
1989
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers