Donald W. Ward
Founding Attorney
317-639-9501 | dww@wardlawfirm.com
Donald W. Ward has championed equal access to justice throughout his remarkable 71-year legal career. Since his admission to the Indiana Bar in 1954, Don has built a practice founded on personalized representation that makes clients feel valued and understood. As both a former Deputy Trial Prosecutor for Marion County and Deputy Corporation Counsel for Indianapolis, he brings a balanced perspective to his advocacy work. Don has consistently fought with unwavering dedication for his clients’ rights while earning the respect of both clients and legal peers through his integrity and determination. Throughout his distinguished career, including service as President of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, Don has remained grounded by his family values, with his family providing essential support that has guided his personal and professional journey.
- 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 Rated
- SM 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
- Character and Fitness Committee for the Indiana Board of Law
- 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
Admitted to Practice
- Indiana, 1954
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Membership
- Indiana Bar Foundation Keystone Society Vice-President
- Indianapolis Bar Association
- 1975 Indiana State Bar Association
- 1975 President, Indiana Trial Lawyers Association
- 1978–1979 Governor
- 1979–1982, 1997, The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Fellow, Indiana Bar Foundation
- 1979 Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission and Indiana Judicial Qualification Commission
- 1978–1984, 1993–1995, 2001-2003 The American Association for Justice
“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
Legal Legends of the Hoosier State – Don Ward
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.
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.”
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