Atty. William Lee Fergus

Atty. William Lee Fergus

William Lee Fergus is a lawyer practicing general civil trial practice, real estate law, personal injury law and 3 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Westminster College in 1970, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Jonesboro Jonesboro 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About William Lee Fergus at a glance

William Lee Fergus is a Cir. J. based in Jonesboro, Arkansas. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Arkansas (1975), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas (1976), U.S. Supreme Court (1981), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee (1985). Educated at University of Arkansas (J.D., 1975) and Westminster College (B.A., 1970). Serands clients in Jonesboro, AR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Lee Fergus is a lawyer practicing general civil trial practice, real estate law, personal injury law and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Westminster College in 1970, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • William practices in Jonesboro, AR

Practice Areas Explained

William Lee Fergus's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Lee Fergus handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

William Lee Fergus is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Arkansas →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

William Lee Fergus is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Arkansas →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

William Lee Fergus is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Arkansas →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

William Lee Fergus is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Arkansas →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

William Lee Fergus is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Arkansas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arkansas

Practicing law in Arkansas. Legal matters in Arkansas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Jonesboro are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arkansas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arkansas 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 Arkansas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Lee Fergus

Where is William Lee Fergus's law office located?
William Lee Fergus's law practice is located in Jonesboro, Arkansas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Lee Fergus handle?
William Lee Fergus focuses on probate, personal injury, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arkansas.
How long has William Lee Fergus practiced law?
William Lee Fergus has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did William Lee Fergus go to law school?
William Lee Fergus earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact William Lee Fergus for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Arkansas
- 1975
B.A.
Westminster College
- 1970

Bar Admissions

Arkansas
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1985

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