Atty. Ryan Thomas Ward

Atty. Ryan Thomas Ward

Ryan Thomas Ward is a lawyer practicing business law, securities & investment fraud, intellectual property and 3 other areas of law. Ryan received a B.S. degree from University of Colorado at Boulder in 2000, and has been licensed for 23 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 23 Years Experience 23 year
Call (650) 468-2429

Profile Summary

About Ryan Thomas Ward at a glance

Ryan Thomas Ward is a XenoPort Inc based in Palo Alto, California. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on formation, business, ip, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in California (2003). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 2003) and University of Colorado at Boulder (B.S., 2000). Serves clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ryan Thomas Ward is a lawyer practicing business law, securities & investment fraud, intellectual property and 3 other areas of law
  • Ryan received a B.S. degree from University of Colorado at Boulder in 2000, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Ryan practices in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Ryan Thomas Ward's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

Ryan Thomas Ward is one of 32,102 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Ryan Thomas Ward is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ryan Thomas Ward

Where is Ryan Thomas Ward's law office located?
Ryan Thomas Ward's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ryan Thomas Ward handle?
Ryan Thomas Ward focuses on formation, business, ip, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Ryan Thomas Ward practiced law?
Ryan Thomas Ward has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Ryan Thomas Ward go to law school?
Ryan Thomas Ward earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.S., 2000).
How can I contact Ryan Thomas Ward for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 2003
B.S.
University of Colorado at Boulder
- 2000

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2003

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