William Joseph Ward

William Joseph Ward

  • Construction Law, Business Law
  • California
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For over 25 years William Ward has offered honest and aggressive representation in all aspects of construction and business litigation. With respect to construction claims, the firm has handled delay claims, extra work claims, for both public and private works, Miller Act claims, Mechanics Liens, Stop Notices, Payment and Performance Bond claims, Federal claims, State of California claims, CalTrans disputes, bid protests, License Board disputes, and various labor disputes. The firm also focuses its practice in the areas of Real Estate, Business & Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, and General Civil Litigation. We are a small, friendly, no-nonsense firm that will provide you with dedicated service. We can offer the personal oversight and attention that an experienced lawyer can provide.
The firm has received the highest national rating from Martindale-Hubbell who recognized Mr. Ward with an AV rating which depicts the firm’s professional excellence and the highest level of skill and integrity. Mr. Ward has held this honor for twenty years. Mr. Ward was also nominated in the San Diego Daily Transcript as a Top Attorney for 2009 and was a semi-finalist (Top 25 Attorneys), in San Diego County for construction and real property litigation. Mr. Ward has been recognized in the 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 issues of San Diego Magazine as one of San Diego County's TOP LAWYERS in Construction Litigation. Mr. Ward has been recognized in a number of publications including Legal Leaders: Southern CA's Top Rated Lawyers for Construction Law. This publication covers current trends in the practice of law throughout Southern California. That publication was distributed with the Los Angeles Times newspapers November 24, 2013 issue, and digital editions are available for one year on LATimes.com, Law.com, and at TopRatedLawyers.com.

Practice Areas
Construction Law
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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Education
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Law Degree
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Professional Associations
California State Bar
Member
- Current
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Website
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The Ward Firm
7590 Fay Ave
Suite 503
La Jolla, CA 92037
Telephone: (858) 454-5777
Fax: (858) 408-3640