Douglas Ray Ferguson
Robinson Waters & O'Dorisio, P.C. • Denver, CO
Mergers AcquisitionsPersonal InjuryReal Estate
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Contact
Email
dferguson@rwolaw.com
Phone
(866) 591-0173
Website
Address
1099 18th Street, Denver, CO, 80202, US
Professional
About
Douglas R. Ferguson received two B.S. majors in Business Finance and Business Marketing from the University of Utah in 1975. He received his J.D. degree from the University of Denver College of Law in 1981, where he was the recipient of the University of Denver’s Award of Excellence in Securities Regulations. Doug’s practice emphasizes franchising; real estate and lending; securities; corporate, partnership, and limited liability company entities; and commercial and business law. He is the firm’s most experienced attorney in franchising law and provides counsel to several franchisors in both U.S. and international franchising matters. Doug is a member of the American Bar Association’s Forum Committee on Franchising and the Denver and Colorado Bar Associations, where he is a member of the Real Estate Law and Business Law Sections. He has been listed in Best Lawyers in America® for franchise law every year since 2011, Colorado Super Lawyers every year since 2011 and Top Lawyers of Colorado every year it has been awarded. He is a presenter at the National Franchise Institute's Growth Strategies program discussions the pros and cons of operating as an independent buisness versus in a franchise system. Doug's clients are locate througout the United States. He is one of the most experienced attorneys in International franchising in the United States, having assisted clients with franchise issues in over 125 countries.
About Mergers Acquisitions Law
M&A attorneys handle complex business transactions including mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. They guide companies through due diligence and deal structuring. Common matters include mergers, acquisitions, due diligence, deal structuring.
Credentials
Education
1981 University of Denver College of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1975 University of Utah BS - Bachelor of Science 1975 University of Utah BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2017 Franchise Law, Best Lawyers in America 2017 Franchise and Distribution Law, Super Lawyers 2017 Top Lawyers of Colorado, The Denver Post 2016 Franchise Law, Best Lawyers in America 2016 Top Lawyers of Colorado, The Denver Post
Associations
2013 - Present American Bar Association - Senior Lawyer Division Member 2000 - Present American Bar Association, Forum Committee on Franchising Member Denver Bar Association, Real Estate Law Section Member Colorado Bar Association, Business Law Section Member Colorado Bar Association, Real Estate Law Section Member
Speaking
2016 Growth Strategies Independent versus Franchise Growth
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Updated: Jul 28, 2026