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Date: June 23, 2020

Ferguson Recognized as Florida Legal Elite

by foleyandmansfield
Date: June 23, 2020
by foleyandmansfield

Ferguson Recognized as Florida Legal Elite

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Foley & Mansfield is pleased to announce that Timothy J. Ferguson has once again been named to the Florida Trend Legal Elite list for his work in Civil Trials.

Now in its 17th year, Florida Legal Elite presents a prestigious roster of attorneys chosen for recognition by their peers. This year’s list of honorees represent just over 1% of the active Florida Bar members, including attorneys in private practice as well as top government and non-profit attorneys who practice in Florida. The lawyers selected exemplify a superior standard of excellence in their profession. 

Tim is a partner in the firm’s Miami office. He has successfully defended various liability claims for some of the world’s largest product, equipment and chemical manufacturers.

Timothy J. Ferguson, Partner, Foley & Mansfield Miami

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