Jack J. Ferguson
About
Jack J. Ferguson is a Partner at Omnus Law, where he focuses his practice on trust and estate litigation. With over a decade of experience, Jack represents fiduciaries and beneficiaries in complex disputes involving contested wills and trusts, breach of fiduciary duty claims, conservatorships, elder abuse matters, and other high-stakes trust and estate controversies.
Jackโs practice is rooted in guiding clients through some of the most challenging and emotionally charged moments of their lives. He regularly represents trustees, executors, beneficiaries, and family members in litigation arising from trust administration and probate proceedings, where financial, legal, and interpersonal issues often intersect. Jack is known for his practical, steady approach to litigation and his ability to balance strategic advocacy with clear, thoughtful client communication.
Over the course of his career, Jack has successfully taken multiple trust and estate matters through trial, developing substantial courtroom experience in both evidentiary hearings and contested proceedings. His litigation background allows him to manage matters from inception through resolution, including complex discovery, motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation. Clients rely on Jack for his analytical rigor, careful case assessment, and disciplined execution at every stage of litigation.
In addition to his litigation practice, Jack is an active educator within the fiduciary and legal communities. He regularly presents to professional fiduciaries on topics such as preparing for depositions, managing litigation risk in trust administrations, determining when litigation is necessary, and navigating disputes involving difficult beneficiaries and family dynamics. His speaking engagements reflect a deep understanding of both the legal and practical challenges fiduciaries face when disputes arise.
Jack approaches his practice with a commitment to clarity, preparation, and professionalism, striving to deliver outcomes that protect his clientsโ interests while minimizing unnecessary conflict. At Omnus Law, he continues to build a trust and estate litigation practice grounded in strong advocacy, strategic judgment, and responsive client service.
Experience
- Focuses his practice exclusively on trust and estate litigation, representing fiduciaries and beneficiaries in complex, high-stakes disputes.
- Has successfully taken multiple trust and estate matters through trial, including contested evidentiary hearings and probate proceedings.
- Regularly litigates cases involving breach of fiduciary duty, conservatorships, elder abuse claims, and contested wills and trusts.
- Brings substantial experience managing cases from inception through resolution, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.
- Known for a steady, pragmatic litigation approach that balances strategic advocacy with clear and thoughtful client communication.
- Frequently speaks to professional fiduciaries on litigation readiness, deposition preparation, dispute risk management, and navigating difficult beneficiary dynamics.
- Trusted by clients for his analytical rigor, disciplined execution, and ability to guide matters involving significant financial exposure and sensitive family relationships.
Speaking
- Co-Presenter, โBeing a Fiduciary in Contested Litigation: How to Prepare for and Participate in the Litigation Process While Navigating Its Inherent Risksโ (September 19, 2025)
- Co-Presenter, โGetting Ready for Your Depositionโ (February 26, 2025)
- Co-Presenter, โWhose Fight Is It Anywayโ (October 16, 2024)
Publications
- Subject, โOmnus Law Expands National Litigation Practice, Adding Seven Attorneys and New Practice Leadership,โ Legal Reader (2024)
- Subject, โOmnus Law Expands National Litigation Practice,โ Daily Journal (2024)
Awards & Recognitions
Publications
- Subject, โOmnus Law Expands National Litigation Practice, Adding Seven Attorneys and New Practice Leadership,โ Legal Reader (2024)
- Subject, โOmnus Law Expands National Litigation Practice,โ Daily Journal (2024)
Education
- LL.M., Taxation, University of San Francisco School of Law, San Francisco, CA, 2016
- J.D., University of San Francisco School of Law, San Francisco, CA, 2015
- B.A., Political Science, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, 2012
Associations
- Member, State Bar of California
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