team-member

Richard Ferguson

Rochester, NY

Licensed for 32 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Worker's Compensation

Language

English

About

Rick was born into a blue collar family in Greece, New York, in 1963, the son of an ex-coal miner and stay at home Mom.  While never poor, the family always struggled to make ends meet.  Rick put himself through college and law school working as a janitor, construction laborer, newspaper reporter and a farm hand.  He has run jackhammers, bobcats and forklifts, shoveled manure, laid brick, mopped floors and cleaned toilets.  This may be important to you if you are looking for an attorney who can actually comprehend hard work, struggling to pay bills and living paycheck to paycheck.He began his legal career employed by a Workers' Compensation defense firm for seven years, eventually making partner.  During that time, he handled thousands of cases on behalf of insurance companies, defending claims.  In 1996 he switched over to representing the injured worker in Compensation claims, and eventually opened his own law firm in 2009.  Rick now has been in the exclusive practice of Workers' Compensation law for the past 27 years.  Having been on both sides in Compensation cases has given him a rather unique perspective on handling claims, and allows him to anticipate and overcome the issues typically encountered.  He currently represents some 1,000 injured workers' cases.Rick is a frequent speaker at Workers' Compensation seminars, has hosted continuing legal education courses to train other attorneys, and has been active in the Governor's Advisory Council as an advisor on Workers' Compensation issues.

Language

English

Contact

45 Exchange Blvd Ste 612Rochester, NY, 14614-207845 Exchange Blvd Ste 612Rochester, NY, 14614-2078

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Mary
September 3, 2019

We met Rick in 2003 when my husband was permanently injured on the job and forced to take an early retirement because of it. Rick has always been honest with us and put my husbands best interest first over the years in the many times that we have had to go attend hearings. He has also been a competent liaison between my husband and the 4 so far insurance companies that He has had to deal with over this. We feel so fortunate to have him on our side and feel that we would have been truly taken advantage of without him. Rick is an excellent attorney and we would recommend him to anyone needing representation.

Thomas J
October 9, 2017

Would like to express my gratitude and appreciation to compensation lawyer Richard Ferguson with his guidance, knowledge and professionalism with Workman's Compensation. I was hurt on the job in July 2000 & my Union leaders advised me to get a compensation lawyer realizing that it was a serious accident. Their recommendation was Richard Ferguson, stating "He's The Best". Calling to Rick Ferguson turned out to be one of the best decisions of my life. Dealing with Insurance Doctors, Comp. Court, and all the medical & legal red tape, while going through multiple surgeries was extremely stressful & confusing. Rick was able to handle all the letters I received & always calming me down from all the confusion of understanding the basis of the communication and explained it to me in layman terms, never rushing to end the call. Many times he accompanied me to court hearings and always impressed me of his handling with his high knowledge of the comp. law. I was given a Disabled Classification due to all the help and dedication of Rick & his wonderful, equally helpful Secretary. After engaging with them for 17 years, I consider them Good Friends & Thank God for all the help & guidance they have given me. I am forever grateful to Rick, his Secretary & My Union leaders.

Philip
August 21, 2017

When you need the advice and help from a lawyer , you want to choose one that knows the law inside and out and will work hard and fight for you . Richard Ferguson is that type of lawyer . I met Richard two years ago when he was recommended to me by a couple of coworkers . Most jobs have " occupational hazards " . i suffered some injuries from the occupational hazards from my job . The company I worked for began fighting my claims right from the start . Richard started fighting for me right from the start . His knowledge and perseverance is something I noticed about him as soon as he went to work on my case . He came highly recommended to me and now I highly recommend him to others . Richard continues to fight for me as the company continues to appeal . The company is on its third appeal because Richard continues to win my case . I f you need great lawyer , hire Richard now .

Guy
June 25, 2017

I've know Richard for 13 years as a client and from the very beginning to the present; he has always looked out for my best interest. He has always been there to answer my questions with honesty and transparency and along with his integrity I do trust him 100%. I would highly recommend Richard Ferguson as he is truly on your side.

charles
April 22, 2016

Richard Ferguson is a leading authority in Workers Compensation Law in Rochester, New York. I have found him to be an outstanding attorney who truly cares about his clients. He is completely dedicated to his clients and serves them in a highest form of respect, honesty, and integrity. His office staff is equally exceptional! Mr. Ferguson has become a dear friend to me. I highly recommend him for Workers Compensation law. A fabulous attorney!!!

Philip
April 6, 2016

I hired Mr. Ferguson after going to another attorney that was referred to me by a family friend. She dismissed me and said "you have no case" even though I had doctors telling me otherwise. I met with Mr. Ferguson and felt as though I was talking to someone that knew something and understood the medical information. Mr. Ferguson immediately had my wages fixed and assisted me with everything I had questions on. Three surgeries and three documented medical issues later, I stand by the decision to seek out Mr. Ferguson. Mr. Ferguson is highly knowledgeable and competent as an attorney. He treats everyone with dignity and respect. Mr. Ferguson puts dignity and respect on the same plane as ethics. I have only met a handful of men I would trust and he is definitely one of them. Mr. Ferguson has a small but ethical staff that holds the same values as he does. Phone calls, voice messages and emails are handled with the same dignity, respect and ethics Mr. Ferguson himself would give. You can expect a phone call on your birthday to wish you a happy birthday from Mr. Ferguson or his staff. What attorney's office do you know that does that? I consider Mr. Ferguson not only my attorney, but my friend and sometimes counselor in so many ways. Mr. Ferguson makes himself available for any client that needs him. He has provided me with countless hours of advice and counseling on many many topics including going back to school and marriage. Mr. Ferguson and his staff helped my family out during several hard times and tough moments. When you call them, they listen not just with their ears, but their hearts. I have the utmost respect and loyalty to Mr. Ferguson for all that he does, has done for me, and will do for anyone who is an injured worker. Mr. Ferguson is a throwback to when a mans word meant something.

Sara
March 23, 2016

I found Mr.Ferguson through a friend of mine. She had nothing but wonderful things to say about how he handled her workers'compensation case. So I hired him about 3 years ago for my case. He is very approachable and very caring when it comes to my well being. He has fought for all of my needs and continues to make sure I am always taken care of. I would recommend him to any person in need of an excellent compensation lawyer!

Steve
March 23, 2016

Mr. Ferguson is by far the most professional and well versed in the law of any of the comp lawyers I interviewed. He represented me with a very difficult case and was victorious in the end. I will and have recommended him to my coworkers, friends, and family if they ever have a need.

Lisa Schwartz
March 23, 2016

I would highly recommend Richard Ferguson to anyone in need of a comp. or social security lawyer, I hired Richard back in 2009 to represent me and i have not one negative thing to say , he has gone above and beyond several times for me, and that i am very grateful for, he is a very very honest man and will most definitely give 100% to all his clients.

Mary
September 3, 2019

We met Rick in 2003 when my husband was permanently injured on the job and forced to take an early retirement because of it. Rick has always been honest with us and put my husbands best interest first over the years in the many times that we have had to go attend hearings. He has also been a competent liaison between my husband and the 4 so far insurance companies that He has had to deal with over this. We feel so fortunate to have him on our side and feel that we would have been truly taken advantage of without him. Rick is an excellent attorney and we would recommend him to anyone needing representation.

Thomas J
October 9, 2017

Would like to express my gratitude and appreciation to compensation lawyer Richard Ferguson with his guidance, knowledge and professionalism with Workman's Compensation. I was hurt on the job in July 2000 & my Union leaders advised me to get a compensation lawyer realizing that it was a serious accident. Their recommendation was Richard Ferguson, stating "He's The Best". Calling to Rick Ferguson turned out to be one of the best decisions of my life. Dealing with Insurance Doctors, Comp. Court, and all the medical & legal red tape, while going through multiple surgeries was extremely stressful & confusing. Rick was able to handle all the letters I received & always calming me down from all the confusion of understanding the basis of the communication and explained it to me in layman terms, never rushing to end the call. Many times he accompanied me to court hearings and always impressed me of his handling with his high knowledge of the comp. law. I was given a Disabled Classification due to all the help and dedication of Rick & his wonderful, equally helpful Secretary. After engaging with them for 17 years, I consider them Good Friends & Thank God for all the help & guidance they have given me. I am forever grateful to Rick, his Secretary & My Union leaders.

Philip
August 21, 2017

When you need the advice and help from a lawyer , you want to choose one that knows the law inside and out and will work hard and fight for you . Richard Ferguson is that type of lawyer . I met Richard two years ago when he was recommended to me by a couple of coworkers . Most jobs have " occupational hazards " . i suffered some injuries from the occupational hazards from my job . The company I worked for began fighting my claims right from the start . Richard started fighting for me right from the start . His knowledge and perseverance is something I noticed about him as soon as he went to work on my case . He came highly recommended to me and now I highly recommend him to others . Richard continues to fight for me as the company continues to appeal . The company is on its third appeal because Richard continues to win my case . I f you need great lawyer , hire Richard now .

Guy
June 25, 2017

I've know Richard for 13 years as a client and from the very beginning to the present; he has always looked out for my best interest. He has always been there to answer my questions with honesty and transparency and along with his integrity I do trust him 100%. I would highly recommend Richard Ferguson as he is truly on your side.

charles
April 22, 2016

Richard Ferguson is a leading authority in Workers Compensation Law in Rochester, New York. I have found him to be an outstanding attorney who truly cares about his clients. He is completely dedicated to his clients and serves them in a highest form of respect, honesty, and integrity. His office staff is equally exceptional! Mr. Ferguson has become a dear friend to me. I highly recommend him for Workers Compensation law. A fabulous attorney!!!

Philip
April 6, 2016

I hired Mr. Ferguson after going to another attorney that was referred to me by a family friend. She dismissed me and said "you have no case" even though I had doctors telling me otherwise. I met with Mr. Ferguson and felt as though I was talking to someone that knew something and understood the medical information. Mr. Ferguson immediately had my wages fixed and assisted me with everything I had questions on. Three surgeries and three documented medical issues later, I stand by the decision to seek out Mr. Ferguson. Mr. Ferguson is highly knowledgeable and competent as an attorney. He treats everyone with dignity and respect. Mr. Ferguson puts dignity and respect on the same plane as ethics. I have only met a handful of men I would trust and he is definitely one of them. Mr. Ferguson has a small but ethical staff that holds the same values as he does. Phone calls, voice messages and emails are handled with the same dignity, respect and ethics Mr. Ferguson himself would give. You can expect a phone call on your birthday to wish you a happy birthday from Mr. Ferguson or his staff. What attorney's office do you know that does that? I consider Mr. Ferguson not only my attorney, but my friend and sometimes counselor in so many ways. Mr. Ferguson makes himself available for any client that needs him. He has provided me with countless hours of advice and counseling on many many topics including going back to school and marriage. Mr. Ferguson and his staff helped my family out during several hard times and tough moments. When you call them, they listen not just with their ears, but their hearts. I have the utmost respect and loyalty to Mr. Ferguson for all that he does, has done for me, and will do for anyone who is an injured worker. Mr. Ferguson is a throwback to when a mans word meant something.

Sara
March 23, 2016

I found Mr.Ferguson through a friend of mine. She had nothing but wonderful things to say about how he handled her workers'compensation case. So I hired him about 3 years ago for my case. He is very approachable and very caring when it comes to my well being. He has fought for all of my needs and continues to make sure I am always taken care of. I would recommend him to any person in need of an excellent compensation lawyer!

Steve
March 23, 2016

Mr. Ferguson is by far the most professional and well versed in the law of any of the comp lawyers I interviewed. He represented me with a very difficult case and was victorious in the end. I will and have recommended him to my coworkers, friends, and family if they ever have a need.

Lisa Schwartz
March 23, 2016

I would highly recommend Richard Ferguson to anyone in need of a comp. or social security lawyer, I hired Richard back in 2009 to represent me and i have not one negative thing to say , he has gone above and beyond several times for me, and that i am very grateful for, he is a very very honest man and will most definitely give 100% to all his clients.

Mary
September 3, 2019

We met Rick in 2003 when my husband was permanently injured on the job and forced to take an early retirement because of it. Rick has always been honest with us and put my husbands best interest first over the years in the many times that we have had to go attend hearings. He has also been a competent liaison between my husband and the 4 so far insurance companies that He has had to deal with over this. We feel so fortunate to have him on our side and feel that we would have been truly taken advantage of without him. Rick is an excellent attorney and we would recommend him to anyone needing representation.

Thomas J
October 9, 2017

Would like to express my gratitude and appreciation to compensation lawyer Richard Ferguson with his guidance, knowledge and professionalism with Workman's Compensation. I was hurt on the job in July 2000 & my Union leaders advised me to get a compensation lawyer realizing that it was a serious accident. Their recommendation was Richard Ferguson, stating "He's The Best". Calling to Rick Ferguson turned out to be one of the best decisions of my life. Dealing with Insurance Doctors, Comp. Court, and all the medical & legal red tape, while going through multiple surgeries was extremely stressful & confusing. Rick was able to handle all the letters I received & always calming me down from all the confusion of understanding the basis of the communication and explained it to me in layman terms, never rushing to end the call. Many times he accompanied me to court hearings and always impressed me of his handling with his high knowledge of the comp. law. I was given a Disabled Classification due to all the help and dedication of Rick & his wonderful, equally helpful Secretary. After engaging with them for 17 years, I consider them Good Friends & Thank God for all the help & guidance they have given me. I am forever grateful to Rick, his Secretary & My Union leaders.

Philip
August 21, 2017

When you need the advice and help from a lawyer , you want to choose one that knows the law inside and out and will work hard and fight for you . Richard Ferguson is that type of lawyer . I met Richard two years ago when he was recommended to me by a couple of coworkers . Most jobs have " occupational hazards " . i suffered some injuries from the occupational hazards from my job . The company I worked for began fighting my claims right from the start . Richard started fighting for me right from the start . His knowledge and perseverance is something I noticed about him as soon as he went to work on my case . He came highly recommended to me and now I highly recommend him to others . Richard continues to fight for me as the company continues to appeal . The company is on its third appeal because Richard continues to win my case . I f you need great lawyer , hire Richard now .

Guy
June 25, 2017

I've know Richard for 13 years as a client and from the very beginning to the present; he has always looked out for my best interest. He has always been there to answer my questions with honesty and transparency and along with his integrity I do trust him 100%. I would highly recommend Richard Ferguson as he is truly on your side.

charles
April 22, 2016

Richard Ferguson is a leading authority in Workers Compensation Law in Rochester, New York. I have found him to be an outstanding attorney who truly cares about his clients. He is completely dedicated to his clients and serves them in a highest form of respect, honesty, and integrity. His office staff is equally exceptional! Mr. Ferguson has become a dear friend to me. I highly recommend him for Workers Compensation law. A fabulous attorney!!!

Philip
April 6, 2016

I hired Mr. Ferguson after going to another attorney that was referred to me by a family friend. She dismissed me and said "you have no case" even though I had doctors telling me otherwise. I met with Mr. Ferguson and felt as though I was talking to someone that knew something and understood the medical information. Mr. Ferguson immediately had my wages fixed and assisted me with everything I had questions on. Three surgeries and three documented medical issues later, I stand by the decision to seek out Mr. Ferguson. Mr. Ferguson is highly knowledgeable and competent as an attorney. He treats everyone with dignity and respect. Mr. Ferguson puts dignity and respect on the same plane as ethics. I have only met a handful of men I would trust and he is definitely one of them. Mr. Ferguson has a small but ethical staff that holds the same values as he does. Phone calls, voice messages and emails are handled with the same dignity, respect and ethics Mr. Ferguson himself would give. You can expect a phone call on your birthday to wish you a happy birthday from Mr. Ferguson or his staff. What attorney's office do you know that does that? I consider Mr. Ferguson not only my attorney, but my friend and sometimes counselor in so many ways. Mr. Ferguson makes himself available for any client that needs him. He has provided me with countless hours of advice and counseling on many many topics including going back to school and marriage. Mr. Ferguson and his staff helped my family out during several hard times and tough moments. When you call them, they listen not just with their ears, but their hearts. I have the utmost respect and loyalty to Mr. Ferguson for all that he does, has done for me, and will do for anyone who is an injured worker. Mr. Ferguson is a throwback to when a mans word meant something.

Sara
March 23, 2016

I found Mr.Ferguson through a friend of mine. She had nothing but wonderful things to say about how he handled her workers'compensation case. So I hired him about 3 years ago for my case. He is very approachable and very caring when it comes to my well being. He has fought for all of my needs and continues to make sure I am always taken care of. I would recommend him to any person in need of an excellent compensation lawyer!

Steve
March 23, 2016

Mr. Ferguson is by far the most professional and well versed in the law of any of the comp lawyers I interviewed. He represented me with a very difficult case and was victorious in the end. I will and have recommended him to my coworkers, friends, and family if they ever have a need.

Lisa Schwartz
March 23, 2016

I would highly recommend Richard Ferguson to anyone in need of a comp. or social security lawyer, I hired Richard back in 2009 to represent me and i have not one negative thing to say , he has gone above and beyond several times for me, and that i am very grateful for, he is a very very honest man and will most definitely give 100% to all his clients.