Atty. Barbara B. Ferguson
Barbara B. Ferguson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates.
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About Barbara B. Ferguson at a glance
Barbara B. Ferguson is a trusts and tax attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Haynes and Boone LLP. Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1977). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026), and Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates (Dallas/Fort Worth) (2017). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Barbara B. Ferguson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates
- Barbara B., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2006
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Barbara B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Barbara B. Ferguson is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Barbara B. Ferguson is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Texas →
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Dallas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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