Atty. Katherine E Ward
Katherine E Ward is a lawyer practicing tax and wealth planning, corporate. Katherine received a B.A. degree from University of Vermont in 2009, and has been licensed for 13 years.
Corporate & More Attorney · Serving Washington, DC · 13+ Years Experience
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About Katherine E Ward at a Glance
Katherine E Ward is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Venable Llp. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on business and tax. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2013) and District of Columbia (2014). Educated at University of Vermont (B.A., 2009) and William and Mary School of Law J.D. 2013 Order of the Coif William and Mary School of Law J.D. William and Mary Law Review William and Mary School of Law J.D. William and Mary Moot Court Team (—). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Katherine E Ward
- Katherine E Ward is a lawyer practicing tax and wealth planning, corporate
- Katherine received a B.A. degree from University of Vermont in 2009, and has been licensed for 13 years
- Katherine practices at Venable LLP in Washington, DC
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Katherine E Ward's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Katherine E Ward handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Washington.
Business & Corporate Law in Washington
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Tax Law in Washington
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Washington
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 venue, 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.
Washington Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Washington Choose Katherine E Ward
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Katherine E Ward's practice in the field of business and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Katherine E Ward brings 13+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Virginia and District of Columbia, Katherine E Ward can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and tax, Katherine E Ward can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Washington
A Washington-based practice means Katherine E Ward attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Katherine E Ward Handles in Washington
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