Atty. Rita Jean Ward

Atty. Rita Jean Ward

Rita Jean Ward is a lawyer practicing juvenile law, disabilities, education law. Rita received a B.S. degree from Indiana State University in 1975, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Louisville Louisville 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Rita Jean Ward at a glance

Rita Jean Ward is a ssd, juvenile, and education attorney based in Louisville, Kentucky. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1984). Educated at University of Louisville (J.D., 1984) and Indiana State University (B.S. Indiana, 1975). Serands clients in Louisville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Rita Jean Ward is a lawyer practicing juvenile law, disabilities, education law
  • Rita received a B.S. degree from Indiana State University in 1975, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Rita practices in Louisville, KY

Practice Areas Explained

Rita Jean Ward's Areas of Practice

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

Social Security Disability

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

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Juvenile Law

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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Rita Jean Ward is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Kentucky →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kentucky

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Rita Jean Ward

Where is Rita Jean Ward's law office located?
Rita Jean Ward's law practice is located in Louisville, Kentucky. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Rita Jean Ward handle?
Rita Jean Ward focuses on ssd, juvenile, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has Rita Jean Ward practiced law?
Rita Jean Ward has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Rita Jean Ward go to law school?
Rita Jean Ward earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.S. Indiana, 1975).
How can I contact Rita Jean Ward for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Louisville
- 1984
B.S. Indiana
Indiana State University
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1984

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