Atty. John D. Ward

Atty. John D. Ward

John D. Ward is a lawyer practicing business succession planning, charitable giving, erisa and 6 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 49 yrs experience 49 year
Call (771) 244-1962 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John D. Ward at a glance

John D. Ward is a Member based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at John D. Ward Attorney at Law. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, employment, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1977) and District of Columbia (1979). Educated at Columbia University School of Law (J.D., 1977) and Dartmouth College (A.B., 1974). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John D. Ward is a lawyer practicing business succession planning, charitable giving, erisa and 6 other areas of law
  • John D. received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • John D. practices at John D. Ward Attorney at Law in Washington, DC

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.

Wills

John D. Ward is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in District of Columbia →

Trusts

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Employment Law

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

John D. Ward is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in District of Columbia →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John D. Ward is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

John D. Ward is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia 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 Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is John D. Ward Attorney at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John D. Ward handle?
John D. Ward focuses on wills, trusts, employment, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has John D. Ward practiced law?
John D. Ward has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did John D. Ward go to law school?
John D. Ward earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (A.B., 1974).
How can I contact John D. Ward for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University School of Law
- 1977
A.B.
Dartmouth College
- 1974

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1977
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1979

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