Atty. David Frederick Ward
David Ward is originally from Champaign, Illinois, and began his academic journey at Illinois State University, where he graduated in 2015 after completing coursework that prepared him for law school. His interest in the legal system and public service led him to Memphis, Tennessee, where he earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Memphis Cecil C.
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David Frederick Ward is an ATTORNEY based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Morgan & Morgan. They have 7+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2019. Their practice focuses on workers comp. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2019). Educated at University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law Graduated 2019 (—) and Illinois State University Graduated 2015 (—). Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David Ward is originally from Champaign, Illinois, and began his academic journey at Illinois State University, where he graduated in 2015 after completing coursework that prepared him for law school
- His interest in the legal system and public service led him to Memphis, Tennessee, where he earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law in 2019
- During law school, David served as President of the Health Law Society and gained valuable insight into the judicial process by clerking for judges in the Criminal Divisions in Memphis
- After earning his law degree, David built a diverse legal background that strengthened his understanding of complex legal systems and client advocacy
- In his prior role as managing attorney of a high-volume bankruptcy firm, he oversaw hundreds of active cases
- His clients were very pleased with David’s strong organizational and communication skills
- He later gained extensive experience in workers’ compensation defense, where he learned firsthand how insurance companies, carriers, and employers evaluate and manage claims
- This experience gave him a deep understanding of the workers’ compensation system and ultimately shaped his desire to help injured employees navigate it more effectively
- David is now an attorney at Morgan and Morgan’s Nashville office, where he focuses on workers’ compensation cases and advocates for injured workers seeking fair and favorable outcomes
- He brings a practical, informed, and client-focused approach to every case, using his background to anticipate challenges and guide clients through the process with clarity and confidence
- Known for his dedication and advocacy, David is committed to standing up for workers and helping them secure the benefits they deserve
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Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Tennessee
Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Nashville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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