Atty. Lloyd E. "Buddy" Ferguson
With more than 35 years of experience in the representation of motor vehicle manufacturers and distributors, Buddy has seen the economic expansions and retractions of the motor vehicle industry as well as the continual evolving nature of the law and business aspects of motor vehicle distribution at the wholesale and retail levels. While litigation may be necessary, Buddy strives to explore practical solutions that lead to a resolution in disputes that arise between parties.
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Lloyd E. "Buddy" Ferguson is a business, franchise, and litigation attorney based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Barack Ferrazzano. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas. Educated at Baylor University (J.D., 1984) and Baylor University (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Franchise Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- With more than 35 years of experience in the representation of motor vehicle manufacturers and distributors, Buddy has seen the economic expansions and retractions of the motor vehicle industry as well as the continual evolving nature of the law and business aspects of motor vehicle distribution at the wholesale and retail levels
- While litigation may be necessary, Buddy strives to explore practical solutions that lead to a resolution in disputes that arise between parties
- Buddy is based in Waco, Texas and is a member of Barack Ferrazzano’s Motor Vehicle and Litigation Groups
- Buddy focuses his practice on civil litigation and administrative law with an emphasis on motor vehicle manufacturers and distributors in dealer network matters
- For more than 35 years, Buddy has represented manufacturers and distributors in front of state, federal, and administrative judges in litigation arising out of business disputes and trade regulation matters throughout the U.S
- Indeed, he is the longest-practicing attorney for manufacturers and distributors in Texas before the state regulatory agency now known as the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
- Over the course of his career, Buddy has represented brands such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Saab, Nissan, Peterbilt, Kenworth, Kawasaki, American Suzuki, Lincoln, Hyundai, Kia, Jaguar-Land Rover, Motor Coach Industries, REV Group, General Motors and many others in the myriad issues facing manufacturers, including add-points, relocations, terminations, incentive programs, buy-sells, dealer agreement modifications, licensing issue and others
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 Austin 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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