Atty. Michael Walter Ward

Atty. Michael Walter Ward

Michael Walter Ward is a lawyer practicing appeals, employee benefits, insurance and 1 other area of law. Michael has been licensed for 50 years.

Belleville Belleville 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Walter Ward at a glance

Michael Walter Ward is a employment, insurance, and appellate attorney based in Belleville, Illinois. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1976). Educated at Saint Louis University School of Law (JD, 1985). Serands clients in Belleville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Walter Ward is a lawyer practicing appeals, employee benefits, insurance and 1 other area of law
  • Michael has been licensed for 50 years
  • Michael practices in Belleville, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Walter Ward's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Walter Ward handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

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

Michael Walter Ward is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Michael Walter Ward is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Illinois →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Michael Walter Ward is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Walter Ward

Where is Michael Walter Ward's law office located?
Michael Walter Ward's law practice is located in Belleville, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Walter Ward handle?
Michael Walter Ward focuses on employment, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael Walter Ward practiced law?
Michael Walter Ward has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Michael Walter Ward go to law school?
Michael Walter Ward earned their education at (JD, 1985).
How can I contact Michael Walter Ward for a consultation?
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Education

JD
Saint Louis University School of Law
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1976

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