Atty. James Richard Ward

Atty. James Richard Ward

James Richard Ward is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, insurance defense, insurance coverage and 1 other area of law. James has been licensed for 34 years.

Overland Park Overland Park 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About James Richard Ward at a glance

James Richard Ward is a employment, business, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Overland Park, Kansas. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1992) and Kansas (1993). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Overland Park, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Richard Ward is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, insurance defense, insurance coverage and 1 other area of law
  • James has been licensed for 34 years
  • James practices in Overland Park, KS

Practice Areas Explained

James Richard Ward's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

James Richard Ward is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Kansas →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James Richard Ward is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Kansas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James Richard Ward is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Kansas →

Insurance Law

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

James Richard Ward is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Kansas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kansas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Richard Ward

Where is James Richard Ward's law office located?
James Richard Ward's law practice is located in Overland Park, Kansas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Richard Ward handle?
James Richard Ward focuses on employment, business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kansas.
How long has James Richard Ward practiced law?
James Richard Ward has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
How can I contact James Richard Ward for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Richard Ward received?
James Richard Ward's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1992
Kansas
Admitted: 1993

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