Michael
L. Ferguson
Brigadier General Michael L. Ferguson, U.S. Army
Retired, is an of counsel partner of the firm
McDonald Fleming Moorhead. He obtained his Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida, College
of Law. He earned a bachelor's degree in Military
Science from the United States Military Academy, a
master's degree in International Relations from American
University, and a master's degree in Business Management
from Central Michigan University. His practice focuses
on U.S. and International Business Law, Commercial
Litigation, Bankruptcy, Intellectual Property and Sports
Law. Mr. Ferguson has been instrumental in the formation
of the af2 Arena Football League and has been a
certified NFL agent, a legal consultant for the af2
League, and designated counsel for numerous professional
sports teams. He was recognized by the Florida Senate in
1998 as an Outstanding Citizen; a Beta Gamma Sigma
Honoree in 1999; selected for the Pensacola High School
Hall of Fame in 2000, and a Paul Harris Fellow in 2005.
He preceded his practice of law with a distinguished
career in the U.S. Army including tours in Germany,
Vietnam, Korea and Japan where he served as Deputy
Commanding General. He has received over 30 awards and
decorations to include the Purple Heart and
Distinguished Service Medal. He has earned an AV®
rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating
possible given by his peers in the Pensacola area.
Mr. Ferguson now also serves as Civilian Aide to the
Secretary of the Army for Florida, is a Trustee of the
Levin College of Law at the University of Florida and is
active in community affairs and numerous organizations
which include: Chairman of the College of Business
Advisory Council, University of West Florida, where he
is also an adjunct professor; membership in the
University of West Florida Military Policy Community
Council, Downtown Pensacola Rotary, American Legion,
Veterans of Foreign Wars, U.S. Army Ranger Association,
Military Officers Association of America and Gideons. He
is married to Jane and has three children and three
grandchildren.
Admissions
Admitted to practice law before all Florida Courts,
the United States District Court for the Northern
District of Florida and the District of Columbia.
Education
Juris Doctor, 1989
University of Florida, College of Law,
Gainesville, Florida
M.A. (Business Management), 1977
Central Michigan University
M.A. (International Relations), 1967
American University
B.S. (Military Science), 1960
United States Military Academy
Employment
|
1992-Present |
Partner / of counsel - McDonald
Fleming Moorhead |
|
2003-Present |
Adjunct Professor
University of West Florida
Pensacola, Florida
Visiting Lecturer at Various Universities |
|
1960-1986 |
United States Army
(1983-86 Brigadier General, U.S. Army) |
Professional Associations
Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Association
District of
Columbia Bar
Advisory Council Chair, University of
West Florida College of Business
Accomplishments
2007 Director, Emerald Coast Honor Flight
Paul Harris Fellow - 2005
Martindale Hubbell
AV® rating - 1999
Beta Gamma Sigma Honoree - 1999
Florida Senate - Outstanding Citizen 1998
University of Florida President's Recognition -
1989
Recipient of several book awards from University
of Florida,
College of Law, 1986-1989
Author of Florida Clerkship Guide
Published by University of Florida, 1988
Author of How to Utilize Historical Rehabilitation
Incentives to Help
Your Community and Your Own Pocketbook, 1988
Elected to Pensacola High School Hall of Fame -
2000
Click here for more information on Mr.
Ferguson's activities as Civilian Aide to the
Secretary of the Army.
Community Associations
Rotary International
Military Affairs Committee, Pensacola Downtown
Rotary
Association of Graduates, United States Military
Academy
Gator Boosters, University of Florida
Disabled American Veterans
American Legion Post 33, Pensacola, Florida
Pensacola Veterans Memorial Park Foundation
West Point Society of Northwest Florida
Gideons International
Heights Baptist Church
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Military Order of the Purple Heart
U.S. Army Ranger Association
Links
Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army Mike
Ferguson led a delegation of Civilian Aides at
Arlington National Cemetery on 23 March 2010 to lay
a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns. The event was
particularly significant for Ferguson as his own
Father, PFC Lloyd G. Ferguson of Pensacola, Florida,
was Killed in Action during the 8th Infantry
Division’s march on the Cologne- Aachen area in WWII
and is buried in the National Cemetery at Henri St.
Chapelle, Belgium. Ferguson also presented his Coin
to the Sergeant of the Guard for the effort and
service of the Old Guard soldiers in protecting and
guarding this historical monument to our Nation’s
heroes.
Behind
the scene of President Bush's visit to Northwest
Florida
