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 was named one of “The Best Lawyers in America” in 2006. The publication annually recognizes attorneys selected by a vote of more than 18,500 leading attorneys throughout the country. Inclusion in the Best Lawyers guide is considered a singular honor in the legal profession.

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.

Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Jay H. Ferguson, Philip A. Mullins IV and William J. Thomas II 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 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. 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.