Attorneys at Thomas, Ferguson & Mullins have been recognized by their peers as among the best in their fields, in North Carolina and nationwide. “Best Lawyers in America”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. "Best Lawyer in North Carolina”William J. Thomas II and Jay H. Ferguson were each named a “Best Lawyer in North Carolina” by NC Magazine in the May/June, 2009 edition. NC Magazine is the official magazine of the North Carolina Chamber. Million Dollar Advocates ForumWilliam J. Thomas II, Jay H. Ferguson, and Philip A. Mullins IV are among a select group of 3,000 trial lawyers across the United States, Canada and England who are members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. The Forum is one of the most prestigious group of trial lawyers in the country with membership limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. Less than one percent of U.S. lawyers are members. Each member has demonstrated in an objective and tangible way their ability to accomplish superior results in complex cases. Certification by the Million Dollar Advocates Forum provides recognition of such accomplishment and a national network of experienced colleagues for information exchange, assistance and professional referral. Martindale-Hubbell AV® Peer Review Ratings™ William J. Thomas II and Jay H. Ferguson have each received an AV® rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest level of professional excellence as ranked by their peers. A Martindale-Hubbell rating attests to a lawyer's legal ability and professional ethics, and reflects the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and Judiciary. The Bar Register of Preeminent LawyersThomas, Ferguson & Mullins has been certified by the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers for high professional legal standards and ethics. For over 90 years the Bar Register has been a unique guide to the legal community's most eminent professionals. It includes only those select law practices that have earned the highest rating in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory and have been designated by their colleagues as preeminent in their field. North Carolina’s “Legal Elite”Jay H. Ferguson was ranked among Business North Carolina magazine’s “Legal Elite” in 2005. Mr. Ferguson was selected by his peers as one of the state’s leading criminal defense attorneys through a survey mailed to more than 16,000 lawyers in North Carolina. Only 2.6 percent of the state’s attorneys were ranked among the "Legal Elite" in 2005.
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