Atty. Francis Michael Ward

Atty. Francis Michael Ward

Francis Michael Ward is a lawyer practicing general practice, insurance services. Francis received a B.S. degree from Indiana University Kelley School of Business in 2007, and has been licensed for 16 years.

Chicago Chicago 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About Francis Michael Ward at a glance

Francis Michael Ward is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court for the Northern District (2010). Educated at Valparaiso University School of Law (J.D., 2010) and Indiana University Kelley School of Business (B.S. Business, 2007). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Francis Michael Ward is a lawyer practicing general practice, insurance services
  • Francis received a B.S. degree from Indiana University Kelley School of Business in 2007, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Francis practices at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Francis Michael Ward's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Francis Michael Ward handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Francis Michael Ward

Where is Francis Michael Ward's law office located?
Francis Michael Ward's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Francis Michael Ward handle?
Francis Michael Ward focuses on insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Francis Michael Ward practiced law?
Francis Michael Ward has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Francis Michael Ward go to law school?
Francis Michael Ward earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.S. Business, 2007).
How can I contact Francis Michael Ward for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Valparaiso University School of Law
- 2010
B.S. Business
Indiana University Kelley School of Business
- 2007

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court for the Northern District
Admitted: 2010

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