Tamra B. Ferguson

Tamra Ferguson is a seasoned litigator with over 15 years of experience representing clients in insurance recovery matters and complex litigations. Tamra has played a key role in high-stakes disputes involving directors and officers’ liability, commercial general liability, mass torts claims, and marine stock throughput claims. Tamra’s practice is client-focused, and she works directly with clients to shape litigation strategy and develop compelling factual and legal arguments.

Tamra also has experience with complex commercial litigation ranging from breach of contract claims to bankruptcy actions to civil RICO claims. 

Tamra has significant courtroom and deposition experience, having argued motions in court and participated in trial, and has taken and defended many depositions. Her previous roles include serving as Counsel at Weisbrod Matteis & Copley PLLS, and as an associate at both Gilbert LLP and Reed Smith LLP.

Primary Practice Areas

• Complex Litigation
• Extra-Contractual Bad Faith
• First Party Coverage
• Management Liability, Directors & Officers, Financial Institutions
• Mass and Toxic Torts
• Professional Liability/Errors & Omissions
• Third Party Coverage

Areas of Focus

• Bad Faith Claims
• Directors & Officers’ (D&O) Coverage
• Privilege Disputes
• Excess Coverage

Publications & Speaking Engagements

• Co-author, NY Case Shows Insurance Possibility for SEC Disgorgements for Law360
• Co-author, The Role of Insurance in Mass Tort Litigation chapter of Mass Torts in the United States ABA-published book
• Co-author, amicus curiae brief to the Supreme Court of the United States on behalf of the Black Women’s Health Initiative
• Author, Misappropriation Without Competition: Can a Non-Competing Entity Misappropriate Your Trade Secret Under the Uniform Trade Secret Act?, published in the ABA Business Litigation Committee Newsletter

Charitable & Civic Involvement and Personal Interests

Tamra has worked on pro bono cases involving affordable housing, ADA violations, and political marches. She also has served on multiple firm committees and acted as a mentor to law students, summer associates, and junior associates.