$ 340-340 per hour
Jennifer R. Ward
About Jennifer
Biography
Jennifer R. Ward has exclusively practiced in the matrimonial and family law field for over 20 years. Furthermore, Ms. Ward is Adjunct Faculty at the John Marshall Law School teaching family law legal drafting to law students and has done so since 2005. U.S. News and World Report 2016 Specialty Rankings listed the John Marshall Law School’s Legal Writing program #5 in the Country. Ms. Ward also had the honor of speaking on an exclusive panel at the “Leaving a Long-Term Marriage” workshop produced by The Lilac Tree, an Evanston-based not-for-profit resource for women contemplating divorce. She has also provided a matrimonial-related lecture series at The Latin School of Chicago Adult Education Program and on more than one occasion has lent her commentary to Chicago Tribune related publications on family law articles and topics of interest. Ms. Ward’s extensive classroom, lecturing, publishing and courtroom experience provides clients with well-rounded representation, including finesse at settlement negotiation, precise drafting skills and litigation expertise.
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Licensed in Illinois for 23 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2002
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Location
WARD FAMILY LAW, LLC
155 N Wacker Dr Ste 4250, Chicago, IL, 60606-1750
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Posted by Andleeb | March 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family
Extremely professional, knowledgeable and prompt!
I approached Jennifer to represent me during a post-decree college expense lawsuit. Jennifer's grasp of family law was obvious during the first phone call and I am extremely satisfied with her legal advice. During the three months, Jennifer was available and very prompt with responses via email. She ...
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"Ms. Ward is a no nonsense attorney who is an expert on all things family law. If I ever get a divorce, she will be the one representing me. She is professional and knows family law inside and out."
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Experience
Honors
2001
Competitor, The August A. Rendig, Jr. Products Liability Moot Court Interscholastic Team
2000
Oral Argument Semi-Finalist, The John Marshall Law School: The Dean Herzog Moot Court Competition
2000
Second Place Brief Overall, The John Marshall Law School: The Dean Herzog Moot Court Competition
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Founder, WARD FAMILY LAW, LLC
2005 - Present
Adjunct Professor, The John Marshall Law School
2005 - 2016
Partner, REVIS & WARD, LLC
Associations
2010 - Present
Family Law Professionals
2010 - Present
Linked N Chicago
2015 - 2015
Rape Victims AdvocatesHost Committee Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Custody Trial
Trials/Hearings
Education
2002
John Marshall Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2015
Workshop
Leaving a Long Term Marriage
2007
Adult Education Program
Pre-Nups: Not Just For The Rich and Famous Anymore
2006
Adult Education Program
Pre-Nups: Not Just For The Rich and Famous Anymore
Publications
2016
Linkedin
Summertime in Divorce: Top 5 Tips
2016
Linkedin
The Business of Breaking Up
2016
Linkedin
Divorcing? It's Time to Focus on YOU
2016
2016
The John Marshall Law School
Notable Legal Faculty Writing Updates: Practitioner Spotlight
2016
2016
2016
2016
Linkedin
"Divorce Season" Underway
2006
The Red Eye (Tribune)
Love, Honor & Prenup
2005
The Red Eye (Tribune)
Celeb Marriage Curse
Languages
English