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Emil Ward
I literally wrote the book: "Massachusetts Landlord-Tenant Practice: Law and Forms." Let us help!
5.0 star rating
Best Attorney EVER
- Marijane, a Landlord & Tenant client
5.0 star rating
Emil is great to work with on landlord-tenant law
- KM - Landlord, a Landlord & Tenant client

Overview

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8.3

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Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (30%-33%), Hourly ($200-$250/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information
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  • 617-202-5200
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  • Ward & Associates
    21 Oak Square Avenue
    Brighton, MA 02135
    Office: 617-202-5200
    Fax: 617-202-4417
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Languages Spoken
  • English

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5 star rating

“Best Attorney EVER”

Posted by: Marijane, 2009-11-14 about 2 years ago.

Client Review: As landlords, my husband and I were involved in a very nasty court case with a tenant who alleged all sorts of claims against us, such as... more
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“Emil is great to work with on landlord-tenant law”

Posted by: KM - Landlord, 2010-06-03 over 1 year ago.

Client Review: Attorney Emil Ward is affable, a good listener and easy to talk to. He has always treated me in a collegial but highly professional manner. Emil... more
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Roger Mervis

I endorse this lawyer's work. He is a man of great integrity and professionalism.

Endorsement from lawyer: Roger Mervis , Newton (MA), Over 1 year ago

Résumé

 

License

33 years since Emil Ward was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Massachusetts Active 1979 01/29/2012
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
President at Ward & Associates 1979–present
Adjunct Professor at Suffolk University Law School 1999–2000
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Northeastern University Law School Juris Doctor 1978
Dickinson College Biology BS 1969

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Denis Maguire Pro Bono Award Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association 1997

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Board of Directors Small Property Owners Association 2008-present
Board of Editors Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly 1998-present
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Portfolio

Contribution
Reputation Level 6
Answers: 6 Legal Answers
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Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Landlords' Rights and Responsibilities Pamphlet Massachusetts Association of Realtors 1999
Book: Massachusetts Landlord-Tenant Practice: Law and Forms LexisNexis publication; now self-published 1996

Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
Avoiding Security Deposit Pitfalls Lecture: Avoiding Security Deposit Pitfalls 2010
Landlord and Tenant Law Lorman Education Services: Landlord and Tenant Law Seminar 2007
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Emil Ward literally wrote the book on landlord-tenant law

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