About

Eric H. Ferguson is a life long resident of Franklin County, VA.  His roots run deep in the County having an ancestor who was one of the original justices on the County Court.  After attending Franklin County public schools, Eric graduated from the University of Virginia and the University of Richmond School of Law.  He has actively been engaged in the practice of law in Rocky Mount since 1987 when he joined Ralph B. 'Dusty' Rhodes at Hutcherson & Rhodes Attorneys.

Property law, real estate transactions, will and estates, personal injury law, and small business matters compose the primary areas of Eric's practice.  He takes great pride in the number of small businesses that he assists and the number of wills he has written since 1987.  He has tried cases in all courts and has successfully argued cases before the Virginia Supreme Court.  Eric has been involved in bar activities having served on Bar Council for the Virginia State Bar and the 9th District Disciplinary Committee.  He currently serves as Commissioner of Accounts for Franklin County.

Eric is a member of Mt Carmel Baptist Church where he serves as Trustee, Deacon, Sunday School Superintendent and teacher.  He has also been involved in many community organizations and has devoted much time to serving in and advising many emergency services organizations in Franklin County.

Eric and his wife, Sue, reside in Rocky Mount with their dog, Maddie.  They have two daughters, Morgan and Nora, and twin grandsons, Abel and Daniel.