Donald W. Ward

Attorney

In their mission statement, The Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) affirms it’s dedication “to the constitutional rights of open access to the courts and equal protection under the law for all persons in Indiana.”

In this premier episode of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association’s podcast, Don Ward discusses historical legislative changes brought forth through ITLA’s lobbying efforts to level the playing field for all injured Hoosiers.

Biography

  • Born in Peoria, Illinois, October 5, 1928
  • Deputy Trial Prosecutor, Marion County, 1962–1965
  • Deputy Corporation Counsel, City of Indianapolis, 1975–1980
  • Fellow, Indiana College of Trial Lawyers

Education

  • University of Notre Dame, J.D., 1954
  • Hanover College, A.B., 1951

Awards & Honors

  • Indiana Bar Foundation Legendary Lawyer Award 2015
  • AV® Preeminent™Peer Review RatedSM by Martindale-Hubbell®
  • Sagamore of the Wabash Award, 2005
  • Hoosier Freedom Award, 2005
  • Lifetime Director and Lifetime Achievement Award, Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, 1996
  • President Indiana Trial Lawyers Association 1978 – 1979
  • Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission
  • Indiana Judicial Qualification Commission
  • Service Award, Board of Governors, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, 1979–1982
  • American Trial Lawyers Association Stalwart Award – 25 years
  • 2016-2017 Best Lawyers in America®
  • US News & Word Report 2017 ranking in Best Law Firms

Indiana, 1954
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit

  • Indiana Bar Foundation Keystone Society
  • Indianapolis Bar Association, 1975 (Vice-President)
  • Indiana State Bar Association (Member)
  • Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, 1978–1979 (President)
  • The American Association for Justice 1979–1982, 1997 (Governor)
  • Indiana Bar Foundation, 1979 (Fellow)
  • Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission and Indiana Judicial Qualification Commission, 1978–1984, 1993–1995, 2001-2003 (Member)

 

Indianapolis personal injury lawyer and wrongful death attorney
"Don Ward has been my attorney for more than 38 years and has fought hard, successful legal battles for me. I always felt in my heart and mind I was in the best of hands with him and his professional team. Through the years, I also developed a relationship with his son Charlie, who has the same genuine character, professionalism, work ethic and highest integrity as his dad. I have and would recommend Ward & Ward Personal Injury Lawyers to anyone. It is hard to find good people like the Ward family who are willing to go the extra mile for their clients like they do and with a sincere concern for the well being of who they are representing. They truly care! I am forever thankful for Don and Charlie Ward and their outstanding law firm."
- Jessica Bau