John L. Ward
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney in Manchester, NH
- Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff (40%),
- Workers' Compensation: Claimant (40%),
- Social Security Disability (20%)
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Attorney John Ward is the managing partner and founder of Ward Law Group, PLLC in Manchester, New Hampshire. Mr. Ward practices in the areas of personal injury, workers’ compensation, Social Security Disability and criminal defense law. He serves clients throughout New Hampshire and has offices in Manchester, Littleton, Londonderry, Plymouth and Portsmouth.
Before founding Ward Law Group, Mr. Ward worked at a personal injury and insurance defense firm, where he served as managing partner. He opened his own firm in order to dedicate his practice to representing the injured and their families.
The National Trial Lawyers named Mr. Ward one of the “top 40 under 40” and the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys named him a “top ten attorney” in personal injury. In 2019, he was recognized by Lawyers of Distinction.
In addition to managing his practice, Mr. Ward speaks at conferences and seminars on various legal topics. He is an active member of the New Hampshire Bar Association and serves on the association’s legal committee. He also belongs to the New Hampshire Association for Justice and the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives.
Dedicated to giving back to his community, Mr. Ward serves in various leadership roles. He sits on the board of the Manchester City Library Foundation and the William B. Cashin Senior Activity Center.
Mr. Ward graduated cum laude from the University of New Hampshire with a bachelor’s degree in political science. He earned his law degree from the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law. He is qualified to appear before all New Hampshire state courts, the New Hampshire Department of Labor and the Social Security Administration.
- 40%Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 40%Workers' Compensation: Claimant
- 20%Social Security Disability
Animal Bites, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Wrongful Death, Dram Shop Laws, Brain Injury, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Premises Liability - Plaintiff
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Rising Stars: 2015 - 2021
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About John Ward
Admitted: 2010, New Hampshire
Professional Webpage: https://wardlawnh.com/john-l-ward-bio/
Honors/Awards:
- Top 40 under 40 Personal Injury Attorneys in New Hampshire, National Trial Lawyers Association, 2020
- Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine, 2020
- Client's Choice Award, Avvo, 2020
- Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation Law, Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine, 2019
- Client's Choice Award, Avvo, 2019
- , , Top 40 under 40 Personal Injury Attorneys in New Hampshire, National Trial Lawyers Association, 2019
- Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury, Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine, 2018
- Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury, Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine, 2017
- Top 40 under 40 Attorney, National Trial Lawyers Association, 2017
- Top 40 under 40 Attorney, National Trial Lawyers Association, 2016
- Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury, Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine, 2016
- Top 40 under 40 Attorney, National Trial Lawyers Association, 2015
- Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine, 2015
- Daniel Webster Honors Program, University of New Hampshire School of Law
Special Licenses/Certifications:
- Notary Public
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Chairman, Workers' Comp Section of NH Bar Association
- Member, National Organization of Social Security Claimant’s Representatives
- Member, New Hampshire Association for Justice
- Member, New Hampshire Bar Association’s Legal Committee
- Member, New Hampshire Bar Association
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Board of Directors, Manchester City Library Foundation
- Board of Directors, William B. Cashin Senior Activity Center
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- Free resource for clients that answers questions about a Workers' Compensation claim , Author, Injured Workers' Handbook, Ward Law Group, PLLC website, Construction, Nursing, 2020
- An article detailing the inclusion of Long Term Care Stipends to an employee's salary, decreasing their benefits., Author, Workers' Compensation Carriers Misuse of Long Term Care Stipends Leads to Loss in Benefits , New Hampshire Bar News, Nursing, 2020
Other Outstanding Achievements:
- Featured speaker for the New Hampshire Bar Association's Webcast titled "Effects of COVID-19 in Workers' Compensation.", 2020
Videos:
- Workers' Compensation Law, Employment, Factory, Nursing, Workers' Compensation, 2019
- What does a personal injury case involve? What can we do for you?, Personal Injury Law, Personal Injury, 2019
- Social Security and Disability, Social Security, 2019
Educational Background:
- The University of New Hampshire, Franklin Law Center, JD
- The University of New Hampshire, Cum Laude, majoring in Political Science
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Last Updated: 5/10/2021