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Attorney Ward is the founder and managing partner of Ward Law Group, PLLC and his areas of concentration are Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation, and Social Security Disability claims. Prior to founding Ward Law Group, PLLC, he was the managing partner of a personal injury and insurance defense firm. Seeking to limit his practice to represent only injury victims, Ward Law Group, PLLC was formed to concentrate exclusively on helping injured parties receive the compensation they deserve.
Attorney Ward graduated Cum Laude from UNH, majoring in Political Science, and went on to law school at the Franklin Pierce Law Center, now UNH School of Law, where he was selected to participate in the Daniel Webster Honors Program.
Attorney Ward is currently a member of the New Hampshire Bar Association, the New Hampshire Bar Association’s Legal Committee, New Hampshire Association for Justice and the National Organization of Social Security Claimant’s Representatives. He also serves on the board of directors for the William B. Cashin Senior Activity Center, North Manchester Hooksett Little League, the Manchester City Library Foundation and is a Trustee for the Polaris Charter School. He is the former Chair of the NHBA’s Workers’ Compensation Section, former President of the NHBA’s Workers’ Compensation Section, former Vice President of the NHBA’s Workers’ Compensation Section, and former member of the NHBA’s New Lawyers Committee. Attorney Ward regularly appears in Courts throughout New Hampshire and before the NH Department of Labor and the Social Security Administration.
Attorney Ward concentrates in the areas of personal injury and workers’ compensation. He was selected by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys as one of the top ten personal injury attorneys under 40 in New Hampshire. Attorney Ward has continuously been named by the National Trial Lawyers Association as a top 40 under 40 civil plaintiff attorney. In 2019 and 2020, he has been awarded the Client’s Choice Award by AVVO. He also has been featured in Super Lawyers Magazine for six consecutive years as a rising star in the area of personal injury and workers’ compensation law. He also regularly speaks at seminars for other attorneys regarding these topics.
Attorney Ward is a lifelong New Hampshire resident and is active in community activities. In addition to spending time with his family, he is an avid sports fan and enjoys attending UNH hockey and football games. He also coaches youth baseball and flag football. He currently lives in southern NH with his wife and three children.
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Languages spoken
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Ward Law Group, PLLC.
28 Webster Street
Manchester, NH, 03104
Ward Law Group, PLLC
2 Whitney Road, #11
Concord, NH, 03301
Ward Law Group, PLLC
74 Cottage Street
Littleton, NH, 03561
Ward Law Group, PLLC
1 Tara Boulevard, Suite 200
Nashua, NH, 03062
Ward Law Group, PLLC
155 Fleet Street
Portsmouth, NH, 03801
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102 Seavey Street
North Conway, NH, 03860
Ward Law Group, PLLC
300 Main Street, 2nd Floor
Plymouth, NH, 03264
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NH | Active | 2010 | 02/10/2012 |
Legal answers | 4 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top 40 Under Forty | New Hampshire Union Leader | 2022 |
Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2021 |
Client's Choice | AVVO | 2021 |
Rising Star (Workers' Compensation & Personal Injury) | Super Lawyers | 2021 |
Rising Star (Workers’ Compensation & Personal Injury) | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2020 |
Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2020 |
Client's Choice | AVVO | 2020 |
Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2019 |
Rising Star (Workers’ Compensation & Personal Injury) | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2019 |
Client's Choice | AVVO | 2019 |
Rising Star (Workers’ Compensation & Personal Injury) | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2018 |
Rising Star (Workers’ Compensation & Personal Injury) | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2017 |
Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2017 |
Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2016 |
Rising Star (Workers’ Compensation & Personal Injury) | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2016 |
Rising Star (Workers’ Compensation & Personal Injury) | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2015 |
Top 40 under 40 (Civil Plaintiff Attorney) | The National Trial Lawyers Association | 2015 |
Top 40 under 40 in New Hampshire | National Trial Lawyers | 2014 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Founder and Managing Attorney | Ward Law Group, PLLC | 2019 - Present |
Attorney | Patch & FitzGerald | 2013 - 2019 |
Associate Attorney | Normand & Associates | 2010 - 2012 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Million Dollar Advocates Forum | Member | 2022 - Present |
Polaris Charter School | Board of Trustees | 2020 - Present |
North Manchester Hooksett Little League | Board Member | 2019 - Present |
New Hampshire Bar Association, Legal Services Committee | Member | 2019 - Present |
New Hampshire Bar Association, Workers' Compensation Law Section | Chairman | 2015 - Present |
Manchester City Library Foundation | Board Member | 2015 - Present |
William B. Cashin Senior Center | Board of Directors | 2012 - Present |
New Hampshire Association for Justice | Member | 2010 - Present |
New Hampshire Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
New Hampshire Bar Association, Workers’ Compensation Section | President | 2014 - 2015 |
New Hampshire Bar Association, Workers' Comp Law Section | Vice President | 2013 - 2014 |
New Hampshire Bar New Lawyers Committee | Member | 2012 - 2014 |
National Organization of Social Security Claimant’s Representatives | Member | 2010 - 2015 |
New Hampshire House of Representatives | Representative | 2004 - 2006 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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New Hampshire Bar News | Workers’ Compensation Carriers Misuse of Long-Term Care Stipends Leads to Loss in Benefits | 2020 |
New Hampshire Bar News | Workers' Compensaton & Personal Injury: Workers' Compensation Settlements and Social Security Offset | 2012 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Franklin Pierce Law Center | JD - Juris Doctor | 2010 |
University of New Hampshire/Cum Laude | 2006 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Continuing Legal Education | Effects of COVID-19 in Workers’ Compensation | 2020 |
Vocational Rehabilitation Board | Social Security and How It Affects Workers' Compensation and Unemployment | 2019 |
Lunch & Learn CLE | Workers' Compensation Law | 2017 |
9th Annual UNH School of Law CLE day | Workers' Compensation Law | 2014 |
Social Security Disability Seminar | Social Security | 2012 |
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John FitzGerald, Car accident Attorney on Oct 24, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. John is an excellent lawyer with a thorough knowledge of personal injury claims and a practical and effective approach to his representation of clients.
Daniel McKenna, Workers compensation Attorney on Sep 10, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
John FitzGerald, Car accident Attorney on Oct 24, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. John is an excellent lawyer with a thorough knowledge of personal injury claims and a practical and effective approach to his representation of clients.
Daniel McKenna, Workers compensation Attorney on Sep 10, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 13, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse John. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Brian Meli, Social Security & Disability Attorney on Mar 5, 2013
Relationship: Friend
John is a tireless worker in support of client's rights and the rule of law. He knows the law well, but understands that to be an effective advocate that's not always enough. I wholeheartedly endorse him without reservation.
Albert Hansen, Social Security & Disability Attorney on Dec 3, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
John is a smart guy who cares a lot about his clients and gets good results for them. He's got a lot of integrity and I've never seen him not do the right thing.
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