Atty. Joel Bernard Ard

Atty. Joel Bernard Ard

Mr. Joel Bernard Ard is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation, civil rights.

Seattle Seattle 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Joel Bernard Ard at a glance

Joel Bernard Ard is a Member based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Foster Garvey Pc. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on ip, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (2001), Washington (2008), and California (2014). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 2000) and St. John's College (B.A., 1995). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Joel Bernard Ard is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation, civil rights
  • Joel received a B.A. degree from St. John's College in 1995, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Joel practices at Foster Garvey PC in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Joel Bernard Ard's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joel Bernard Ard handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Civil Litigation

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

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Civil Rights

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joel Bernard Ard

Where is Joel Bernard Ard's law office located?
Joel Bernard Ard's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Foster Garvey Pc. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joel Bernard Ard handle?
Joel Bernard Ard focuses on ip, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Joel Bernard Ard practiced law?
Joel Bernard Ard has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Joel Bernard Ard go to law school?
Joel Bernard Ard earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact Joel Bernard Ard for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago Law School
- 2000
B.A.
St. John's College
- 1995

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 2001
Washington
Admitted: 2008
California
Admitted: 2014

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