Atty. Douglas R. Ferguson
Doug is the chair of the Franchise and Distribution Law department at Robinson, Waters & O’Dorisio. His practice emphasizes franchising and distribution, intellectual property, commercial real estate and lending, securities, corporate, partnership, and limited liability company entities, and general commercial and business law.
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Douglas R. Ferguson is a franchise attorney based in Denver, Colorado, practicing at Robinson Waters & O'Dorisio PC. Admitted to practice in Colorado, Colorado Bar Association. Educated at University of Denver (J.D., 1981) and University of Utah (Business Finance and B.A., 1975). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Franchise Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — University of Denver’s Award of Excellence in Securities Regulations (2026). Serands clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Doug is the chair of the Franchise and Distribution Law department at Robinson, Waters & O’Dorisio
- His practice emphasizes franchising and distribution, intellectual property, commercial real estate and lending, securities, corporate, partnership, and limited liability company entities, and general commercial and business law
- He is the firm’s most experienced attorney in franchise and distribution law
- He provides counsel to several franchisors in both U.S. and international franchising matters
- Doug is a member of the American, Colorado and Denver Bar Associations
- He is a member of the American Bar Association’s Forum Committee on Franchising and Senior Lawyers Division
- He is also a member of the Colorado Bar Association’s Real Estate Law and Business Law Sections
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Practicing law in Colorado. Legal matters in Colorado are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Denver are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Colorado state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Colorado 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 Colorado courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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