Thomas, Ferguson & Mullins, L.L.P.

Our firm at Thomas, Ferguson & Beskind, LLP has been recognized by their peers as among the best in their fields in North Carolina and nationwide. The firm has been selected for inclusion in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers by Martindale-Hubbell. The Bar Register includes the legal community's most eminent professionals. It includes only those select law firms that have earned the highest rating in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory and have been designated by their colleagues as preeminent in their field.

William J. Thomas II has been named one of "The Best Lawyers in America" since 2006. Jay H. Ferguson has been named one of "The Best Lawyers in America" since 2008. Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, annually recognizes outstanding attorneys selected by thousands of leading lawyers throughout the country. A listing in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor conferred on a lawyer by his or her peers.

Emilia I. Beskind is honored to be one of only 14 North Carolina attorneys selected as a member of the International Society of Barristers. Membership in the International Society of Barristers is extended to advocates of exceptional talent whose qualities including integrity, honor, and collegiality embody the spirit of the true professional. Membership is by invitation only after rigorous screening process involving lawyers and judges to identify trial lawyers who meet its standards.

With decades of combined legal experience, the Durham, North Carolina attorneys at Thomas, Ferguson & Beskind, LLP have spent their entire careers fighting for their clients' rights in state and federal courts of law. Each lawyer brings to the client a commitment to ensure the best possible outcome. The attorneys are experienced and results-oriented, prepared to fight for clients in every case through litigation or resolution.
Strong Advocates for Your Rights

We will fight for your rights in Durham and throughout the state of North Carolina. Thomas, Ferguson & Beskind, LLP provides high-quality service for the following legal issues and more.
about our firm criminal defense
Criminal Defense

We defend those accused of crimes ranging from under-age drinking to capital murder.
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about our firm DWI
DWI

North Carolina makes aggressive DWI enforcements efforts?including sobriety checkpoints.
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about our firm Crisis Management
Crisis Management

Accusations, or the threat of an accusation, require a plan to manage both the short-term crisis and the potential long-term consequences of injury to a person's reputation, career, education, employment, or business.
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about our firm Student Disciplinary Proceedings
Student Disciplinary Proceedings

One should not face disciplinary action without legal counsel experienced with university procedures.
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about our firm Eminent Domain
Eminent Domain

There are specific criteria required for the government to legally take ownership of private property.

Thomas, Ferguson & Beskind, LLP moved their law firm in November 1998 to renovated offices next to the former Durham County Courthouse on Main Street in Durham, North Carolina. The firm spent 10 months designing and reconstructing to preserve the character of the historic structure and contribute to the architectural style and elegance of the downtown area. The Historic Preservation Society of Durham recognized the firm for its effort in 1999 by presenting the firm with the prestigious George and Mary Pyne Preservation Award. The original structure, called the F.M. Glenn Building, was built at the turn of the century to house a restaurant. In 1943, the Parrish family bought the property and opened The Wee Shop. It soon became "the" place to shop for fine women's clothing. The Wee Shop remained in operation until December 1997.

Locations	No. of Attorneys
Durham, NC	3

Practice Areas	No. of Attorneys
Real Estate	1