Atty. William Ellis Ward

Atty. William Ellis Ward

Mr. William Ellis Ward is a lawyer practicing real estate law, banking, probate and 2 other areas of law.

Wilmington Wilmington 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About William Ellis Ward at a glance

William Ellis Ward is a Member based in Wilmington, Delaware, practicing at Ward & Taylor LLC. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, business, real estate, and securities. Admitted to practice in Georgia (Inactive) (1981) and Delaware (1984). Educated at Duke University (J.D., 1981) and Emory University (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of State Bar of Georgia Delaware State (Member, Real Property Section) and American (Member, Real Property Section) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Wilmington, DE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. William Ellis Ward is a lawyer practicing real estate law, banking, probate and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Emory University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • William practices at Ward & Taylor LLC in Wilmington, DE

Practice Areas Explained

William Ellis Ward's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

William Ellis Ward is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Delaware →

Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Delaware

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Ellis Ward

Where is William Ellis Ward's law office located?
William Ellis Ward's law practice is located in Wilmington, Delaware. The firm is Ward & Taylor LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Ellis Ward handle?
William Ellis Ward focuses on trusts, probate, business, real estate, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Delaware.
How long has William Ellis Ward practiced law?
William Ellis Ward has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did William Ellis Ward go to law school?
William Ellis Ward earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact William Ellis Ward for a consultation?
You can contact William Ellis 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 William Ellis Ward received?
William Ellis Ward's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Duke University
- 1981
B.A.
Emory University
- 1978

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Georgia (Inactive)
Admitted: 1981
Delaware
Admitted: 1984

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