Atty. Gary S. Fergus
My experience includes more than 125 weeks of trial in complex high-value cases in federal and state courts and regulatory administrative trials throughout the United States. In 2001, I opened my own practice to help clients resolve complex disputes and to address fundamental civil wrongs.
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Gary S. Fergus is a Member based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Fergus, A Law Office. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on contracts, copyright, real estate, ip, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1979) and California District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth, Seventh and Ninth Circuits U.S. Suprem (1981). Educated at University of Wisconsin-Madison (J.D., 1979) and Stanford University (A.B. Economics, 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of California State Bar of Wisconsin American Bar Association American Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- My experience includes more than 125 weeks of trial in complex high-value cases in federal and state courts and regulatory administrative trials throughout the United States
- In 2001, I opened my own practice to help clients resolve complex disputes and to address fundamental civil wrongs
- Based near Silicon Valley, I have handled intellectual property matters in different high-tech sectors including telecommunications, wireless technology, security systems industry, and computer software
- Big Firm Experience Before founding Fergus, A Law Office, at the end of 2001, I practiced for 22 years as a trial lawyer in one of the top 30 national law firms, Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison, LLP. I was one of that firm's senior trial partners and managed their largest litigation group while maintaining an active trial practice in bet-the-company cases
- Small Firm Attention Because I am a sole practitioner, all my clients get the benefit of my 29 years of experience, my attention to their problem and prompt responsive communications
- Since opening my San Francisco office, I have represented plaintiffs and defendants at trial or in settlements that resolved complex litigation including intellectual property matters
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Gary S. Fergus is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in California →
Gary S. Fergus is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in California →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Gary S. Fergus is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Gary S. Fergus is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →
Gary S. Fergus is one of 6,644 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets attorneys in California →
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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