Angela M. Ward

Angela M. Ward

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 26 years

Probate Lawyer at Lancaster, PA
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning

2173 Embassy Drive #576, Lancaster, PA

About Angela

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Probate 60%

All aspects of Estate Administration

28 years

60%
Estate Planning 40%

Wills, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Trusts

28 years

40%

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 26 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1999

Active

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Location

AWard Law, LLC

2173 Embassy Drive #576, Lancaster, PA, 17603

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Angela M. Ward's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Mary | September 27, 2018 | Contracts & Agreements

Good at Contract Law

Angela Ward has helped me with contracts for my business and is experienced, efficient, and really helpful. I recommend her to everyone in my business network.

Posted by Rachael | October 16, 2017

Exceptional!

Angela Ward is by far one of the most professional,kind and informative attorneys I've come across. I have used her in the past and there was nothing that she left for me to guess. I knew step by step what to expect. My interaction with her has always been very calming and informative and I can say w...ithout a doubt I will use her again for the future when the need arises. Thank you Angela Ward!

Posted by Joe | June 09, 2015 | Estate Planning

Estate Planning and Wills

I view Ms.Ward to be one of the top lawyers in her specialty. We have always trusted and treasured her professional advise regarding estate planning and wills. In our view she is extremely knowledgeable in that area. She is very personable and transfers her advise and knowledge in ways that are ve...ry easy to comprehend.

Posted by Fred | June 01, 2015 | Insurance

Competant and thorough

Years back I had a very difficult case involving a major insurance company and my late stepfather. he was defrauded and tricked into buying something that clearly wasn't right for a man his age. He was sold a 10 year annuity policy that wouldn't have paid him a dime until he was 95 years old! He was ...obviously in ill health at the time he was sold the policy, the agent clearly took advantage of him to get the commission on the policy sale! Sadly he passed on before we could get the company into the courtroom. His passing only made Angela's work harder since we had no victim to testify, yet she was undaunted and took the case. Needless to say that company wasn't too pleased to hear that they and their agent were being sued. They inundated Angela's office with tons of paperwork, hoping she would give up and go away. She didn't! It wasn't a speedy process to get that company into the courtroom but ultimately we won, after many years of legal wrangling! Had it not been for her tenacity and legal acumen the case would have fallen by the wayside. Not to mention losing all the assets my step father earned over a lifetime.The judgement we won sent a clear message to that company not to take advantage of the elderly. Unfortunately they are still advertising on TV and it makes me wonder how many poor souls fall for their tactics and buy a policy. I'd happily recommend Angela to anyone looking for a friendly, knowledgeable, outgoing attorney.

Posted by Jon | May 29, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Our Attorney of Choice

A few years back we were looking at a very expensive repair due to contractor negligence. A friend suggested that we contact Angela Ward. After reviewing our documentation Angela accepted the case and kept us up to date over the next few months as the drama played out. The settlement that we recei...ved from the contractor was fair and we were pleased with the outcome. Since then we have used Angela to draft wills, a Power of Attorney, and to settle the estate of a loved one. We have always been treated with courtesy and Angela has exhibited the utmost professionalism.

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Angela M. Ward's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Going

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"Angela is a great lawyer and an expert in her field. I highly endorse her."

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Dennis Plank

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse Angela Ward. She is experienced and brings consistent value to her clients."

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Andrea Farney

Employment and labor lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Ward works hard for her clients. I send clients to Attorney Ward when my firm is unable to take on new matters. I trust her work and professionalism."

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Robert Going

Child custody lawyer

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Dennis Plank

Personal injury lawyer

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John Pyfer

General practice lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Susan Danforth Access to Justice Award, Lancaster Bar Association

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Associate, Going and Plank

Associations

2010 - Present

Junior League of Lancaster

Active

1999 - Present

Lancaster County Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

2015 - 2016

Lancaster Bar Association

Member - Board of Directors

Education

1999

University of Maryland School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

California State University, Long Beach

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson

JD - 3rd year law

Speaking Engagements

2014

CLE

Retaliation in Employment

2012

Career Link Job Seekers Forum

Pennsylvania Employees - Know Your Rights!

2012

Career Link Job Fair

Employee Rights and Wrongful Discharge

2011

Job Search Group

Unemployment Compensation

2007

ARP Annual Meeting

Estate Planning

2006

Client Seminar

Estate Planning

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