Meet Our Team
Specializing in Criminal Defense to Protect Your Rights
At The Claiborne Ferguson Law Firm, P.A., we understand the severity of the situation you face. Criminal charges of any kind can be scary and serious. If you have been charged with a crime, you need skillful representation and aggressive legal assistance.
We approach each case with the aggressive mindset required to secure a victory. We use various resources to evaluate your case from all angles and expose any flaws in the prosecution's case.
We operate by educating our clients, building a strong defense of your case, and working tirelessly behind the scenes in order to achieve the best outcome.
By choosing to work with us, you can rest easier knowing we are backed by:
- More than 35 years of experience
- A legal team made up of attorneys, paralegals, and a team of investigators
- A team ready to handle both federal and state court proceedings
- A law firm that focuses exclusively on criminal defense
- A team backed by a Specialist in Criminal Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
2013-2018 Clients’ Choice award
Our Dedicated Investigative Team
If you have been arrested, contact our firm to schedule your free case review. To learn more, see our testimonials and case results.
Claiborne H. Ferguson
Owner & Senior Counsel
Lead attorney Claiborne H. Ferguson believes total trial preparation is essential for any defense presentation. His mastery of the facts in every case and his knowledge of the law allow him to fluidly execute each trial testimony.
His scientific background allows him to effectively control and cross-examine the State's expert witnesses. Attorney Ferguson is also Certified as a Specialist in Criminal Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, setting him apart among defense attorneys.
John Patrick McNeil
John McNeil joined the firm in August of 2015 after graduating with honors from The University of Memphis School of Law. He received his undergraduate from the University of Memphis with a major in International Business. During his three years in law school, John worked with the Shelby County Public Defender's Office, the Federal Public Defender's Office, and the Honorable Magistrate Judge Tu Pham. Before joining the firm, he worked for Miles Mason Family Law Group here in Memphis.
He is licensed to practice law in both Tennessee and Mississippi. He is also a member of the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys. John believes that there are several versions of the "truth" – and then there's what actually happened. No person should be punished based on another's version of the truth.
Megan Ostner
Megan Ostner attended Louisiana State University where she graduated in 1998 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and English. While at LSU, Megan was a member of the NCAA Division 1 gymnastics team which was ranked in the top 10 in the nation. Megan received SEC and NCAA Academic All-American awards and the LSU Athletic Director's Cup award. In 2001, Megan graduated from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. During law school, she was actively involved in the Domestic Violence Clinic and the Rocky Mountain Children's Law Center, providing free legal representation to victims of domestic violence in various legal areas and serving as a guardian ad litem for children. After raising her family, she is excited about returning to her passion for the law. Everyone faces hard times at some point in their life and working as an attorney allows her to use her passions to help others when those times arise.
Benjiman Blakely
Benjiman Blakely joined the firm in the fall of 2023 after practicing with the Mendelson Law Firm in Memphis. He received his undergraduate from the University of Southern Mississippi with a major in Music. After taking an interest in law during courses regarding educational law and copyright, he chose to pursue a law degree and graduated with honors from The Mississippi College School of Law. During his three years in law school, Benjiman worked with the Mississippi Center for Justice, the Criminal Code Consulting Group, and the Honorable Chief Justice Donna Barnes of the Mississippi Court of Appeals. Ben enjoys playing chess where he is a Member of the Memphis Chess Club, watching horror movies with his wife and hiking with his daughter. Benjiman believes our legal system is built on the presumption of innocence, but that without a knowledgeable and experienced attorney representing you, those opportunities can be missed.