Atty. William F Ward

Atty. William F Ward

William F Ward is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, commercial and business litigation, white collar criminal defense and 6 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from College of the Holy Cross in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 49 yrs experience 49 year
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About William F Ward at a glance

William F Ward is a Partner based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1977), Pennsylvania (1977), U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania (1979), and District of Columbia (1979). Educated at Temple University School of Law (J.D., 1977) and College of the Holy Cross (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Allegheny County Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William F Ward is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, commercial and business litigation, white collar criminal defense and 6 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from College of the Holy Cross in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • William practices in Pittsburgh, PA

Practice Areas Explained

William F Ward's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

William F Ward is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Business & Corporate Law

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

William F Ward is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

White Collar Crimes

William F Ward is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Litigation

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

William F Ward is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

William F Ward is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William F Ward

Where is William F Ward's law office located?
William F Ward's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William F Ward handle?
William F Ward focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has William F Ward practiced law?
William F Ward has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did William F Ward go to law school?
William F Ward earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact William F Ward for a consultation?
You can contact William F 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 F Ward received?
William F Ward's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Temple University School of Law
- 1977
B.A.
College of the Holy Cross
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1977
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1979
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia U.S. District Court
Admitted: 1983

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