Atty. James K. Ward

Atty. James K. Ward

Recipient, June Black Pro Bono Award, 2004. Member: International Moot Court Honors Board, 1984; Anthony M.

Sacramento Sacramento 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About James K. Ward at a glance

James K. Ward is a Partner based in Sacramento, California, practicing at Evans, Wieckowski, Ward & Scoffield, LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on discrimination, personal injury, slip & fall, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in California (1985). Educated at McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific (J.D., 1984) and University of Southern Colorado (B.S., 1979). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Sacramento County Bar Association State Bar of California Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California American Association for Justice. Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

Recipient, June Black Pro Bono Award, 2004

Member

  • International Moot Court Honors Board, 1984
  • Anthony M. Kennedy Inn of Court, 1989-1991
  • Voluntary Legal Services Program of Northern California

Practice Areas Explained

James K. Ward's Areas of Practice

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

Workplace Discrimination

James K. Ward is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in California →

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.

James K. Ward is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

James K. Ward is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in California →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

James K. Ward is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James K. Ward

Where is James K. Ward's law office located?
James K. Ward's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. The firm is Evans, Wieckowski, Ward & Scoffield, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James K. Ward handle?
James K. Ward focuses on discrimination, personal injury, slip & fall, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James K. Ward practiced law?
James K. Ward has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did James K. Ward go to law school?
James K. Ward earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.S., 1979).
How can I contact James K. Ward for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James K. Ward received?
James K. Ward's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
- 1984
B.S.
University of Southern Colorado
- 1979

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1985

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