Heather M. Ward

Heather M. Ward

4.6
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 17 years

Family Lawyer at Boston, MA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support

24 School Street, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA

About Heather

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 17 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2008

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2016

Location

Law Office of Heather M. Ward

24 School Street, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA, 02108

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Heather M. Ward's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

Posted by Gabrielle | October 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing!

Heather helped me with my separation and asset division and got the result that I wanted! I would trust Heather to navigate any situation strategically and carefully to success. I highly recommend her and would use her again!

Posted by anonymous | March 4, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Divorce

Miss Ward was exceptional everything she had told me would happen did to a tee I highly recommend her services

Posted by Ruben | May 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

She'll be your super suit

Made the experience a lot less daunting . I knew exactly what to expect. Extremely helpful would definitely recommend

Heather Ward

Replied last May 23, 2019

Thank you, Ruben! Do not hesitate to reach out if I may ever be of assistance in the future!

Posted by Maryann | February 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Client

I would highly recommend Heather Ward for any of your family law needs. She successfully represented me in my divorce which was an awful experience to go through but her compassion, responsiveness and caring advice, helped me through the ordeal. Being a businesswoman myself, I really appreciated ho...w she kept me informed every step of the way and welcomed my input on all the legal documents that had to be filed.

Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Job Specialist III

Heather Ward was able to quickly resolve my landlord tenant dispute with Cruz Management when things escalated to the level that I could no longer handle the matter on my own. My case was resolved in court and I am truly thankful for having an Lawyer such as Heather Ward in my corner.

Heather Ward

Replied last February 23, 2017

Thank you for the review! Don't hesitate to reach out in the future!

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Heather M. Ward's Lawyer Endorsements

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Paul Toland

Family lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Heather is an excellent attorney and has a lot of drive, passion, and success. I highly recommend this attorney!"

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Paul Moraski

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Ward is an extremely hard working attorney who fights really hard for her clients. I recently witnessed her in a Jury Trial that involved a housing case where she got a Jury Award of over $25,000, which is not including the pending 93A action which could triple the Jury Award. I endorse this lawyer."

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Joshua Krefetz

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Heather Ward is a formidable, hard-working attorney and a friendly and positive colleague. I have witnessed firsthand the determination and persistence she brings to bear on behalf of her clients. She represented a tenant in our mutual case, but I would certainly refer family law matters to her without hesitation."

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Clarence Richardson

Family lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Ward is one of the best. She is one of the most compassionate and caring attorneys I know. She is extremely intelligent and committed to serving her client's interest. I look forward to each experience I have with attorney Ward."

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Thomas Beauvais

Family lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Ward is a very knowledgeable and hard working litigator. I have worked with her several times and have always been impressed."

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Andrew Wallace

Workers compensation lawyer

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Landlord or tenant lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2016.

Public Reprimand With Conditions/Continuing Education issued in MA, 2016

updated on 06/27/2019

Public reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior and places conditions on the lawyer's license.

Honors

2015

Pro Bono Certificate of Recognition, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court

2014

Pro Bono Certificate of Recognition, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court

2013

Meg Connolly MVP Award, Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association

2013

Pro Bono Certificate of Recognition, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Owner / Attorney, Law Office of Heather M. Ward

2011 - Present

Panel Attorney, Volunteer Lawyers Project

2011 - 2011

Associate Attorney, Gallant & Ervin, LLC

2009 - 2011

Senior Underwriter, The Debt Exchange, Inc.

2007 - 2008

Law Clerk, Law Office of Jeremy T. Robin

Associations

2011 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

2011 - Present

Boston Bar Association, Volunteer Lawyers Project

Panel Attorney

2011 - Present

National Lawyers Guild (Massachusetts chapter)

2005 - Present

Boston Bar Association

2011 - 2013

National Lawyers Guild (Massachusetts chapter)

LRS Board Member

Education

2008

New England School of Law

Juris Doctor

2005

University of Georgia

BA - Bachelor of Arts

2005

University of Georgia

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

National Lawyers Guild: Mentorship Happy Hour

Opening Your Own Law Practice

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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