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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 16 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
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Posted by Emilie | June 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Sincere compassionate support in tough times.
It has been wonderful working with both Attorney John Ward and his excellent assistant Sara Johnson! My husband and I needed knowledgeable intelligent and caring professionals to hold a very negligent company accountable. It was a very tough time for us and John and Sara saw us through and provided...
Posted by anonymous | August 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Vast Empathy for the under represented
Completely grateful for the patients and steady support given throughout my ordeals, both physical and physiological. The strain endured while trying to recover from injury are easier to bare when you know personal support with your interest understands and wants to apply the law to give hope. Laws t...
Posted by Janet | April 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Patch Fitzgerald & Ward
Fully Favorable ! Attorney Ward & Lori helped me through a very diffuclt time, and helped me get things back on tract, with respect and kindness.
Posted by anonymous | May 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
workers compensation claim
I was fortunate enough to read about Atty. John L. Ward in our local newspaper ad. Meeting him at my initial appointment ensured me that I had made the right decision in choosing him to represent me. He was compassionate, answered all my concerns and the process was started without delay. Atty. W...
Posted by Rebecca | December 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Atty: John Ward & Patch & Fitzgerald
In 2014, I was injured requiring several surgeries. Attorney Ward was successfully able to attain SSI within a year. Although the process was rather daunting, Attorney Ward and staff of Manchester, NH were very kind, helpful and professional! I also was able to rely on the staff in the Littleton, N...
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
Legal Answers
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