Atty. John D. Ward

Atty. John D. Ward

John D. Ward is a lawyer practicing family law, personal injury, litigation and 2 other areas of law.

Vernon Vernon 71 Years Experience 71 year
Call (860) 955-3564

Profile Summary

About John D. Ward at a glance

John D. Ward is a personal injury, criminal defense, family law, workers comp, and litigation attorney based in Vernon, Connecticut. They have 71+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1955. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1955), District of Columbia (1979), Massachusetts (1991), and Pennsylvania (1999). Educated at Western New England College (J.D., 1991) and University of Massachusetts (B.S., 1988). Serves clients in Vernon, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John D. Ward is a lawyer practicing family law, personal injury, litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of Massachusetts in 1988, and has been licensed for 71 years
  • John practices in Vernon, CT

Practice Areas Explained

John D. Ward's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John D. 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.

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

John D. Ward is one of 167,063 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Connecticut →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

John D. Ward is one of 49,806 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Connecticut →

Civil Litigation

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

John D. Ward is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Connecticut →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Connecticut

Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Vernon are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John D. Ward

Where is John D. Ward's law office located?
John D. Ward's law practice is located in Vernon, Connecticut. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John D. Ward handle?
John D. Ward focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, family law, workers comp, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has John D. Ward practiced law?
John D. Ward has 71+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1955.
Where did John D. Ward go to law school?
John D. Ward earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.S., 1988).
How can I contact John D. Ward for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Western New England College
- 1991
B.S.
University of Massachusetts
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1955
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1979
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1991
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1999

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