Charles P. Ward (Charlie) is an experienced attorney/advocate for his personal injury clients. Charlie and his father, personal injury attorney Don Ward, founded Ward & Ward Law Firm in 1994.
A native of Indianapolis, Charlie Ward received his BA, cum laude, from Butler University. He went on to earn his law degree from the Robert H. McKinney School of Law at Indiana University. Shortly thereafter, Charlie clerked for the Honorable Justice Richard M. Givan of the Indiana Supreme Court from 1990-1991.
Today, Charlie is licensed to practice law in the state of Indiana and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. Charlie is an experienced advocate for individuals who have been injured due to negligence. He is experienced in the following practice areas: car accidents, motorcycle, scooter & bicycle accidents, trucking accidents, aviation and railroad accidents, nursing home neglect cases, asbestos-related claims and wrongful death actions.
Charlie Ward has been selected as a SuperLawyer every year since 2005. He has also received peer recognition from both Martindale-Hubbell, which has rated Charlie AV Preeminent*, its highest possible rating; he has been selected for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America publication since 2016. Charlie Ward has been recognized and is published in the Marquis Who's Who for Excellence in Law and has been Lead Counsel Rated by Thomson-Reuters. In addition, he has received the honor of being named in the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers, the Top 25 Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers by the Motor Vehicle National Trial Lawyers' Association and rated Top Personal Injury Attorney from AVVO.
Charlie is active in a variety of professional organizations. He is a current member of the Indianapolis Bar Association, the Indiana State Bar Association, the Indianapolis American Inn of Court and the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association. He is also a former state delegate for the American Association for Justice and served as governor of the Young Lawyers Division of the Indianapolis Bar Association from 1995 to 1999.
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Charles P. Ward (Charlie) is an experienced attorney/advocate for his personal injury clients. Charlie and his father, personal injury attorney Don Ward, founded Ward & Ward Law Firm in 1994.
A native of Indianapolis, Charlie Ward received his BA, cum laude, from Butler University. He went on to earn his law degree from the Robert H. McKinney School of Law at Indiana University. Shortly thereafter, Charlie clerked for the Honorable Justice Richard M. Givan of the Indiana Supreme Court from 1990-1991.
Today, Charlie is licensed to practice law in the state of Indiana and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. Charlie is an experienced advocate for individuals who have been injured due to negligence. He is experienced in the following practice areas: car accidents, motorcycle, scooter & bicycle accidents, trucking accidents, aviation and railroad accidents, nursing home neglect cases, asbestos-related claims and wrongful death actions.
Charlie Ward has been selected as a SuperLawyer every year since 2005. He has also received peer recognition from both Martindale-Hubbell, which has rated Charlie AV Preeminent*, its highest possible rating; he has been selected for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America publication since 2016. Charlie Ward has been recognized and is published in the Marquis Who's Who for Excellence in Law and has been Lead Counsel Rated by Thomson-Reuters. In addition, he has received the honor of being named in the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers, the Top 25 Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers by the Motor Vehicle National Trial Lawyers' Association and rated Top Personal Injury Attorney from AVVO.
Charlie is active in a variety of professional organizations. He is a current member of the Indianapolis Bar Association, the Indiana State Bar Association, the Indianapolis American Inn of Court and the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association. He is also a former state delegate for the American Association for Justice and served as governor of the Young Lawyers Division of the Indianapolis Bar Association from 1995 to 1999.
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Indiana injury lawyer 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 and Qualifications Commission, 1978-1984, 1993-1995, 2001-2003
- 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
- Indiana State Bar Association
- 1975 President, Indiana Trial Lawyers Association
- Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Governors
- 1978–1979, Governor, The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
- The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
- Fellow, Indiana Bar Foundation
- 1978–1984, 1993–1995, 2001-2003, Indiana Judicial Nominating and Qualifications Commission
- 1958 to present, The American Association for Justice