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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.
John 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, the National Organization of Social Security Claimant’s Representatives, and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He also serves on the board of directors for the North Manchester Hooksett Little League and is a Trustee for the Polaris Charter School and for the Town of Hooksett, NH. 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.
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. In 2022, he was named in the New Hampshire Union Leaders Top 40 under 40, where they recognize the state’s most influential young professionals. From 2014-2021, Attorney Ward was continuously named by the National Trial Lawyers Association as a Top 40 Under 40 civil plaintiff attorney. In 2019, 2020, and 2021, he was awarded the Client's Choice Award by AVVO. He has also been featured in Super Lawyers Magazine for nine consecutive years, from 2015 - 2023, as a rising star in the fields of Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation law. He 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.
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.
Highly experienced attorney who will fight for you. Free case evaluation. No fee unless you win.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Personal Injury
30%
14 years
Social Security & Disability
30%
14 years
Workers Compensation
30%
15 years
Estate Planning
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
20%-33%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2023 2021 2020
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Licenses
Licensed in New Hampshire for 15 years
State: New Hampshire
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Ward Law Group, PLLC
(603) 232-5230
Fax
1 Tara Boulevard, Suite 200, Nashua, NH, 03062
wardlawnh.com/Ward Law Group, PLLC
(603) 709-6428
Fax
(603) 232-5230
Fax
2 W Park St, Suite 292, Lebanon, NH, 03766
wardlawnh.com/Gallery
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Posted by Veronica | April 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Extremely helpful, great to work with
John & his team were great to work with. They understand the Social Security disability process and what needs to be submitted to have a reasonable outcome. Clear communication, helpful, answered my questions, made reasonable requests, really pulled things together, and got me prepared for my hearing...
Posted by Chris | February 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Workers Comp/ SSDI
Attorney Ward handled my workers comp claim for me. I was very satisfied with the results. Very good communication with the office. They also handled my SSDI claim with success. I highly recommend Ward Law Group for you future needs
Posted by Jennifer | January 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Seamless
Attorney Ward and his staff were very helpful in keeping me informed on what was going on and what was next. I hardly had to do anything. They were all very professional!
Posted by anonymous | September 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Social Security Benefits for Lyme Disease
John and his nurse paralegal, Lori, truly impressed me. I went in having all my ducks in a row. They further aligned them to win my case. The brief that was written was thorough and included detailed medical information. An on-the-record decision request was even written when I asked about it. Despit...
Posted by Greg | August 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
The Best
Suffering an injury was devastating. It changed my life and unfortunately took a very important thing from me. I reached out to John for legal representation. Having John as my legal council put my mind at ease and allowed me to focus on getting back what my injury took from me. In the end I wasn't a...
John Louis Ward's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse John. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"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."
"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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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2023
Client's Choice, Avvo
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2022
Top 40 Under Forty, New Hampshire Union Leader
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2021
Client's Choice, AVVO
2021
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2020
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2020
Client's Choice, AVVO
2019
Client's Choice, AVVO
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2019
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top 40 under 40 (Civil Plaintiff Attorney), The National Trial Lawyers Association
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Founder and Managing Attorney, Ward Law Group, PLLC
2013 - 2019
Attorney, Patch & FitzGerald
2010 - 2012
Associate Attorney, Normand & Associates
Associations
2022 - Present
Million Dollar Advocates ForumMember
2020 - Present
Polaris Charter SchoolBoard of Trustees
2019 - Present
North Manchester Hooksett Little LeagueBoard Member
2019 - Present
New Hampshire Bar Association, Legal Services CommitteeMember
2015 - Present
Manchester City Library FoundationBoard Member
2012 - Present
William B. Cashin Senior CenterBoard of Directors
2010 - Present
New Hampshire Association for JusticeMember
2010 - Present
New Hampshire Bar AssociationMember
2015 - 2016
New Hampshire Bar Association, Workers' Compensation CommitteeChairman
2014 - 2015
New Hampshire Bar Association, Workers’ Compensation SectionPresident
2013 - 2014
New Hampshire Bar Association, Workers' Comp Law SectionVice President
2012 - 2014
New Hampshire Bar New Lawyers CommitteeMember
2010 - 2015
National Organization of Social Security Claimant’s RepresentativesMember
2004 - 2006
New Hampshire House of RepresentativesRepresentative
Education
2010
Franklin Pierce Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
University of New Hampshire/Cum Laude
Speaking Engagements
2024
SoloSmall
Solo/ Small Practices in New Hampshire
2020
Continuing Legal Education
Effects of COVID-19 in Workers’ Compensation
2019
Vocational Rehabilitation Board
Social Security and How It Affects Workers' Compensation and Unemployment
2017
Lunch & Learn CLE
Workers' Compensation Law
2014
9th Annual UNH School of Law CLE day
Workers' Compensation Law
2012
Social Security Disability Seminar
Social Security
Publications
2020
New Hampshire Bar News
Workers’ Compensation Carriers Misuse of Long-Term Care Stipends Leads to Loss in Benefits
2012
New Hampshire Bar News
Workers' Compensaton & Personal Injury: Workers' Compensation Settlements and Social Security Offset
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
What does it mean when a medical decision is made while waiting for a hearing date?
23 Sep 2019
Q&A
If I resign from my job with two weeks notice, can they take away my workmans comp claim??
23 Sep 2019
Q&A
How long does workman's comp have to pay me
09 Nov 2017