Atty. John L. Ward

Atty. John L. Ward

Attorney Ward is the founder and managing partner of Ward Law Group, PLLC and his areas of concentration are Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation, and Social Security Disability claims. Prior to founding Ward Law Group, PLLC, he was the managing partner of a Personal Injury and insurance defense firm.

Manchester Manchester 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About John L. Ward at a glance

John L. Ward is a Ward Law Group, PLLC based in Manchester, New Hampshire, practicing at Ward Law Group, PLLC. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on personal injury, estate planning, workers comp, ssd, and securities. Admitted to practice in New Hampshire (2010). Educated at University of New Hampshire Law School (J.D., 2010) and University of New Hampshire (B.A., 2006). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of New Hampshire Bar Association, 2010 - Present. Serands clients in Manchester, NH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Attorney Ward is the founder and managing partner of Ward Law Group, PLLC and his areas of concentration are Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation, and Social Security Disability claims
  • Prior to founding Ward Law Group, PLLC, he was the managing partner of a Personal Injury and insurance defense firm
  • Seeking to limit his practice to represent only injury victims, Ward Law Group, PLLC was formed to concentrate exclusively on helping injured parties receive the compensation they deserve
  • John graduated Cum Laude from UNH, majoring in Political Science, and went on to law school at the Franklin Pierce Law Center, now UNH School of Law, where he was selected to participate in the Daniel Webster Honors Program
  • Attorney Ward is currently a member of the New Hampshire Bar Association, the New Hampshire Bar Association’s Legal Committee, New Hampshire Association for Justice, the National Organization of Social Security Claimant’s Representatives, and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • He also serves on the board of directors for the William B. Cashin Senior Activity Center, North Manchester Hooksett Little League, and the Manchester City Library Foundation and is a Trustee for the Polaris Charter School
  • He is the former Chair of the NHBA’s Workers’ Compensation Section, former President of the NHBA’s Workers’ Compensation Section, former Vice President of the NHBA’s Workers’ Compensation Section, and former member of the NHBA’s New Lawyers Committee
  • Attorney Ward regularly appears in courts throughout New Hampshire and before the NH Department of Labor and the Social Security Administration
  • He was selected by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys as one of the top ten Personal Injury attorneys under 40 in New Hampshire
  • From 2014-2021, Attorney Ward was continuously named by the National Trial Lawyers Association as a Top 40 Under 40 civil plaintiff attorney
  • In 2019, 2020, and 2021, he was awarded the Client’s Choice Award by AVVO
  • He has also been featured in Super Lawyers Magazine for seven consecutive years, from 2015 – 2021, as a rising star in the fields of Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation law
  • He regularly speaks at seminars for other attorneys regarding these topics

Practice Areas Explained

John L. Ward's Areas of Practice

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

John L. Ward is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New Hampshire →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

John L. Ward is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in New Hampshire →

Workers Compensation

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

John L. Ward is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in New Hampshire →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

John L. Ward is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in New Hampshire →

Securities Law

John L. Ward is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in New Hampshire →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Hampshire

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John L. Ward

Where is John L. Ward's law office located?
John L. Ward's law practice is located in Manchester, New Hampshire. The firm is Ward Law Group, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John L. Ward handle?
John L. Ward focuses on personal injury, estate planning, workers comp, ssd, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Hampshire.
How long has John L. Ward practiced law?
John L. Ward has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did John L. Ward go to law school?
John L. Ward earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.A., 2006).
How can I contact John L. Ward for a consultation?
You can contact John L. Ward directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John L. Ward received?
John L. Ward's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of New Hampshire Law School
- 2010
B.A.
University of New Hampshire
- 2006

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

New Hampshire
Admitted: 2010

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