John L. Ward Esquire - a Manchester, United States Personal Injury Lawyer

Manchester Personal Injury Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

Personal Injury 40%
Workers' Compensation 30%
Social Security 20%
Estate Law 10%

Litigation: 100%

Attorney Information

Overview

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.

Attorney Ward 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 and the National Organization of Social Security Claimant's Representatives. He also serves on the board of directors for the William B. Cashin Senior Activity Center, North Manchester Hooksett Little League, the Manchester City Library Foundation and is a Trustee for the Polaris Charter School. 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.

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.

Awards and Honors

Super Lawyers® Selectees

John L. Ward Esquire included in a Super Lawyers® list

Honors

Top 40 under 40 - National Trial Lawyers (2014)
Top 40 under 40 - National Trial Lawyers (2015)
Rising Star - Super Lawyers Magazine (2015)
Top 40 under 40 - National Trial Lawyers (2016)
Rising Star - Super Lawyers Magazine (2016)
Top 40 under 40 - National Trial Lawyers (2017)
Rising Star - Super Lawyers Magazine (2017)
Rising Star - Super Lawyers Magazine (2018)
Client's Choice - AVVO (2019)
Top 40 under 40 - National Trial Lawyers (2019)
Rising Star - Super Lawyers Magazine (2019)
Client's Choice - AVVO (2020)
Top 40 under 40 - National Trial Lawyers (2020)
Rising Star - Super Lawyers Magazine (2020)
Client's Choice - AVVO (2021)
Top 40 under 40 - National Trial Lawyers (2021)
Rising Star - Super Lawyers Magazine (2021)
Top 40 Under Forty - Union Leader (2022)
Rising Star - Super Lawyers Magazine (2022)
Rising Star - Super Lawyers Magazine (2023)
Client's Choice - AVVO (2023)
Best Lawyers in America - Best Lawyers (2024)
Super Lawyer- Super Lawyers Magazine (2025)
Best Lawyers in America - Best Lawyers (2026)

Other Sources of Feedback About John L. Ward Esquire

Included on the 2026 New England Super Lawyers list

Past Lists

2025 New England Super Lawyers list
2023 New England Super Lawyers list
2022 New England Super Lawyers list
2021 New England Super Lawyers list
2020 New England Super Lawyers list
2019 New England Super Lawyers list
2018 New England Super Lawyers list
2017 New England Super Lawyers list
2016 New England Super Lawyers list
2015 New England Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education
- University of New Hampshire - Franklin Law Center, Concord, New Hampshire
  J.D.
  Honors: Daniel Webster Honors Program
Non Legal Education
- University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire
  B.A.
  Honors: cum laude
  Major: Political Science

Current Employment Position(s)

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Attorney / Business Owner
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Past Positions

Patch, Fitzgerald & Ward, Partner and Attorney, 2013 - 2019
Normand and Associates, Associate Attorney, 2010 - 2013

Languages

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English
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Classes and Seminars

Effects of COVID-19 in Workers' Compensation, New Hampshire Bar Association, May 22, 2020 - Present
Social Security & How It Affects Workers’ Compensation & Unemployment, Department of Labor, May 8, 2019 - Present
Workers' Compensation Law, Lunch and Learn CLE, 2017 - Present
Workers' Compensation Law, University of New Hampshire, 2014 - Present
Social Security, Social Security Disability Seminar, 2012 - Present

Published Works

Articles

Workers' Compensation Carriers Misuse of Long-Term Care Stipends Leads to Loss in Benefits, New Hampshire Bar News, 2020
Workers' Compensation & Social Security Offset, New Hampshire Bar News, 2012

Bar Admissions

New Hampshire, 2010

Other Affiliations

Million Dollar Advocates Forum, 2022 - Present (Member)
Polaris Charter School, 2020 - Present (Board of Trustees)
New Hampshire Bar Association, Legal Services Committee, 2019 - Present (Member)
North Manchester Hooksett Little League, 2019 - Present (Board Member)
Manchester City Library Foundation, 2015 - Present (Board Member)
William B. Cashin Senior Center, 2012 - Present (Board of Directors)
New Hampshire Bar Association, 2010 - Present (Member)
New Hampshire Association for Justice, 2010 - Present (Member)
New Hampshire Bar Association, Workers' Compensation Committee, 2015 - 2016 (Chairman)
New Hampshire Bar Association, Workers' Compensation Committee, 2014 - 2015 (President)
New Hampshire Bar Association, Workers' Compensation Committee, 2013 - 2014 (Vice President)
New Hampshire Bar Association, New Lawyers Committee, 2012 - 2014 (Member)
National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives, 2010 - 2015 (Member)
New Hampshire House of Representatives, 2004 - 2006 (Representative)

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Manchester, NH

28 Webster Street
Manchester, NH 03104

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Phone: (603) 232-5220 (Office Number)

Fax: 603-232-5230

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Websites:

http://www.wardlawnh.com
http://www.wardlawnh.com/blog/ (Firm Blog)

Hours: M-F: 8:30AM-5:00PM

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