Barack Ferrazzano

34 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation Franchise Law

Biography

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.

Barack Ferrazzano

34 Best Lawyers awards

Barack Ferrazzano logo

Overview

  • Baylor University, J.D., graduated 1984
  • Baylor University, B.A., graduated 1982

  • Texas, State Bar of Texas

  • Children at Heart Foundation - Board of Trustees
  • Children at Heart Ministries - Board of Trustees
  • Texas, State Bar of Texas
  • Children at Heart Foundation - Board of Trustees
  • Children at Heart Ministries - Board of Trustees
  • Baylor University, J.D., graduated 1984
  • Baylor University, B.A., graduated 1982

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Franchise Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Administrative / Regulatory Law
  • Transportation Law
Special Focus:
  • Administrative
Awards:
  • Franchise Times Legal Eagle Award 2005

Additional Information

  • Experience
Coordinated defense in 28 Terminated Dealer Arbitrations pursuant to Federal Legislation
  • Prepared proposal for Decision finding good cause for termination of motorcycle dealership for performance issues
  • Obtained favorable Interlocutory Decision defeating dealer’s attempt to use protest of denial of relocation to challenge add point
  • Obtained favorable Summary Judgment in dealership termination case. (Protest of termination withdrawn by dealer following ruling)
  • Obtained favorable Final Order from Texas Motor Vehicle Division allowing modification of dealer agreement over dealer’s challenge to geography assignment
  • Obtained favorable Final Order from Texas Motor Vehicle Division allowing replacement of dealer agreement over dealer’s challenge to various provisions
  • Obtained Final Order from Texas Motor Vehicle Division allowing termination of dealer for poor performance
  • Obtained Final Order approving overruling protest and finding good cause for new dealership
  • Other Court Admissions
  • U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

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