Gary S. Fergus

My experience includes more than 125 weeks of trial in complex high-value cases in federal and state courts and regulatory administrative trials throughout the United States. In 2001, I opened my own practice to help clients resolve complex disputes and to address fundamental civil wrongs. Based near Silicon Valley, I have handled intellectual property matters in different high-tech sectors including telecommunications, wireless technology, security systems industry, and computer software. Big Firm Experience Before founding Fergus, A Law Office, at the end of 2001, I practiced for 22 years as a trial lawyer in one of the top 30 national law firms, Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison, LLP. I was one of that firm's senior trial partners and managed their largest litigation group while maintaining an active trial practice in bet-the-company cases. Small Firm Attention Because I am a sole practitioner, all my clients get the benefit of my 29 years of experience, my attention to their problem and prompt responsive communications. Since opening my San Francisco office, I have represented plaintiffs and defendants at trial or in settlements that resolved complex litigation including intellectual property matters. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Gary S. Fergus included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors AV Peer Rating (Martindale-Hubbell) Other Sources of Feedback About Gary S. Fergus Included on the 2026Northern California Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2023 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2022 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2021 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2020 Northern California Super Lawyers list

• Attorney

• Brobeck Phleger & Harrison LLP, Associate, 1980 - Present
• Brobeck Phleger & Harrison LLP, Partner, 1986 - Present
• Brobeck Phleger & Harrison LLP, Managing Partner, Products Liability, Insurance Coverage, Environmental and Anti-trust practice group, 1996 - 2000

• In re Western Asbestos, 313 B.R. 456 (Bkrptcy N.D. Cal. 2004)(settled after trial for $1.2 billion)
• In re J.T. Thorpe, Case No. LA02-14216BB (Bkrptcy. C.D. Cal. 2006)(settled after trial for $250 million)
• In re Thorpe Insulation, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California, Case No. LA07-19271BB (settled after trial for $750 million)

• Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Federal Negotiated Rulemaking Committee, 2006 - 2008

• California
• Wisconsin
• U.S. District Court Northern District of California
• U.S. District Court Central District of California
• U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
• U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit
• U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
• U.S. Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit
• U.S. Supreme Court

• American Bar Association (Member)
• American Intellectual Property Law Association
• State Bar of California (Member)
• State Bar of Wisconsin (Member)