Gary S. Fergus

Practice areas

Intellectual Property, Entertainment & Sports, Estate & Trust Litigation, Intellectual Property Litigation, Business Litigation, Civil Litigation: Plaintiff

Focus areas

Copyrights, Entertainment, Sports & Leisure Law, Intellectual Property Law, Trade Secret

Gary S. Fergus, Esq., serves as the founder and proprietor of Fergus, A Law Office, situated in San Francisco, California. With over four decades of extensive legal expertise, Attorney Fergus, a nationally recognized trial lawyer, offers unparalleled advocacy and assistance to a diverse clientele across San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and the wider state. His legal practice encompasses various areas, notably intellectual property matters and civil disputes such as fiduciary rights, entertainment contracts, unauthorized celebrity likeness use, nondisclosure agreements, mass torts, and bankruptcy.

Having participated in numerous trials and administrative proceedings across U.S. jurisdictions, Mr. Fergus boasts a noteworthy record of aiding clients in safeguarding their rights and achieving favorable resolutions for their pressing legal issues. His proficiency in intellectual property law is evident in his adept representation of clients across industries, addressing concerns related to copyright infringement, licensing disputes, and related domains.

Throughout his career, Mr. Fergus has been acclaimed for delivering individualized guidance, earning a reputation for his ability to devise innovative solutions to intricate legal challenges. His genuine ardor for the law shines through, and he possesses a rare talent for presenting complex cases to juries in a comprehensible manner.

Acknowledged for his exceptional professionalism and dedication, Attorney Fergus has received the esteemed AV Preeminent peer review rating* from Martindale-Hubbell and holds a position in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. He is also distinguished with a Lawyers of Distinction recognition, endorsed by peers, and has garnered positive feedback and referrals from contented clients.

Graduating with honors from Stanford University in 1976, Mr. Fergus proceeded to earn his Juris Doctor cum laude from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1979. He excelled as a champion in the school’s Moot Court competition. His pursuit of legal education continued at New York University School of Law, where he earned a Master of Laws cum laude in 1981.

Admitted to practice in both Wisconsin and California, Mr. Fergus is authorized to appear before the U.S. District Court for the Northern and Central Districts of California, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th, 7th, 9th, and District of Columbia Circuit, as well as the U.S. Supreme Court. He maintains active memberships in professional associations such as the American Bar Association and the American Intellectual Property Law Association.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished, and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license, following the Martindale-Hubbell certification standards. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of legal professionals and members of the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ assess legal ability and ethical standards.

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