Atty. Gene R. Ward

Atty. Gene R. Ward

Mr. Gene R.

Fort Worth Fort Worth 41 yrs experience 41 year
Call (682) 339-2326 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Gene R. Ward at a glance

Gene R. Ward is an Equity Partner based in Fort Worth, Texas, practicing at Cotten Schmidt LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, construction, slip & fall, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Texas (1985), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1985), and California (1989). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D., 1984) and University of Texas at Austin (B.B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Corpus Christi Bar Association State Bar of Texas State Bar of California. Serands clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Gene R. Ward is a lawyer practicing construction law, construction litigation, employment law and 7 other areas of law
  • Gene received a B.B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Gene practices at Cotten Schmidt LLP in Fort Worth, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Gene R. Ward's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Gene R. Ward is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Gene R. Ward is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →

Construction Law

Gene R. Ward is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Texas →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Gene R. Ward is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Texas →

Product Liability

Gene R. Ward is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gene R. Ward

Where is Gene R. Ward's law office located?
Gene R. Ward's law practice is located in Fort Worth, Texas. The firm is Cotten Schmidt LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gene R. Ward handle?
Gene R. Ward focuses on personal injury, employment, construction, slip & fall, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Gene R. Ward practiced law?
Gene R. Ward has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Gene R. Ward go to law school?
Gene R. Ward earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Gene R. Ward for a consultation?
You can contact Gene R. Ward directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Gene R. Ward received?
Gene R. Ward's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California
- 1984
B.B.A.
University of Texas at Austin
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Admitted: 1985
California
Admitted: 1989

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