Atty. Honorable Laura E. Ward

Atty. Honorable Laura E. Ward

Honorable Laura E. Ward is a lawyer practicing litigation and arbitration, appellate practice, trial lawyers and 7 other areas of law.

Tampa Tampa 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About Honorable Laura E. Ward at a glance

Honorable Laura E. Ward is an Attorney based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at DLA Piper LLP. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on insurance, adr, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (2004) and U.S. District Court, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida (2004). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 2004) and Davidson College (B.S. Psychology, 2001). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Hillsborough County (Board of Directors, Young Lawyers Division, 2007—) and American Bar Associations The Florida Bar Hillsborough Association of Women's Lawyers. Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Honorable Laura E. Ward is a lawyer practicing litigation and arbitration, appellate practice, trial lawyers and 7 other areas of law
  • Laura received a B.S. degree from Davidson College in 2001, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Laura practices at DLA Piper LLP in Tampa, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Honorable Laura E. Ward's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Honorable Laura E. 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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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Honorable Laura E. Ward is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Florida →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Honorable Laura E. Ward is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Honorable Laura E. Ward

Where is Honorable Laura E. Ward's law office located?
Honorable Laura E. Ward's law practice is located in Tampa, Florida. The firm is DLA Piper LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Honorable Laura E. Ward handle?
Honorable Laura E. Ward focuses on insurance, adr, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Honorable Laura E. Ward practiced law?
Honorable Laura E. Ward has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Honorable Laura E. Ward go to law school?
Honorable Laura E. Ward earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.S. Psychology, 2001).
How can I contact Honorable Laura E. Ward for a consultation?
You can contact Honorable Laura E. 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 Honorable Laura E. Ward received?
Honorable Laura E. Ward's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School
- 2004
B.S. Psychology
Davidson College
- 2001

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 2004
U.S. District Court, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida
Admitted: 2004

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