Atty. Patrick J. Ward

Atty. Patrick J. Ward

Patrick J. Ward is a lawyer practicing general practice, civil rights, government relations and 6 other areas of law.

Bismarck Bismarck 47 Years Experience 47 year

Profile Summary

About Patrick J. Ward at a glance

Patrick J. Ward is a Partner based in Bismarck, North Dakota, practicing at Zuger Kirmis & Smith. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, civil rights, government, and insurance. Admitted to practice in North Dakota (1979), U.S. District Court, District of North Dakota (1979), Illinois (1980), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1980). Educated at University of North Dakota (J.D., 1979) and Elmhurst College (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar Association of North Dakota (Past Member, Ethics Committee, 1983-1990 Chairman, 1985-1989) Defense Research Institute American Employment Law Council Past Member, Attorney Standards Committee. Serves clients in Bismarck, ND and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Patrick J. Ward is a lawyer practicing general practice, civil rights, government relations and 6 other areas of law
  • Patrick received a B.A. degree from Elmhurst College in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Patrick practices at Zuger Kirmis & Smith in Bismarck, ND

Practice Areas Explained

Patrick J. Ward's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick J. 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.

Patrick J. Ward is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in North Dakota →

Civil Litigation

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

Patrick J. Ward is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in North Dakota →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Patrick J. Ward is one of 63,079 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in North Dakota →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Patrick J. Ward is one of 118,414 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in North Dakota →

Insurance Law

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

Patrick J. Ward is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in North Dakota →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Dakota

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Patrick J. Ward

Where is Patrick J. Ward's law office located?
Patrick J. Ward's law practice is located in Bismarck, North Dakota. The firm is Zuger Kirmis & Smith. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Patrick J. Ward handle?
Patrick J. Ward focuses on employment, litigation, civil rights, government, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Dakota.
How long has Patrick J. Ward practiced law?
Patrick J. Ward has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Patrick J. Ward go to law school?
Patrick J. Ward earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Patrick J. Ward for a consultation?
You can contact Patrick J. 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 Patrick J. Ward received?
Patrick J. Ward's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of North Dakota
- 1979
B.A.
Elmhurst College
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

North Dakota
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, District of North Dakota
Admitted: 1979
Illinois
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1984
Montana
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Courts of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1996

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