Atty. Thomas S. Ward

Atty. Thomas S. Ward

Tom Ward is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group and serves as chair of WilmerHale's International Transactions Group. His practice focuses on corporate and securities matters, with an emphasis on public and private offerings, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital work and international transactions.

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Profile Summary

About Thomas S. Ward at a glance

Thomas S. Ward is a business attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practforg at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association and District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar. Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1988) and Princeton University (—, 1985). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Tom Ward is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group and serves as chair of WilmerHale's International Transactions Group
  • His practice focuses on corporate and securities matters, with an emphasis on public and private offerings, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital work and international transactions

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas S. Ward's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas S. Ward

Where is Thomas S. Ward's law office located?
Thomas S. Ward's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas S. Ward handle?
Thomas S. Ward focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
Where did Thomas S. Ward go to law school?
Thomas S. Ward earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (—, 1985).
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What awards or recognition has Thomas S. Ward received?
Thomas S. Ward's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1988
Princeton University
- 1985

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association
District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar

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