Paul F. "Chip" Ferguson, Jr.
About Paul F. Ferguson, Jr.
Paul F. Ferguson, Jr. is a lawyer based in Beaumont, TX and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2006. Paul F. Ferguson, Jr. is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Beaumont, Texas
- Commercial Litigation
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: The Ferguson Law Firm LLP
Education: University of Houston Law Center, J.D., graduated 1982, University of Houston Law Center, graduated 1982, and Rice University, graduated 1979
Location: Beaumont, TX
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