Lawyer Patrick J. Ward, graduated from Elmhurst College, B.A., with honors, 1976 University of North Dakota, J.D., with distinction, 1979, is now employed by Zuger Kirmis & Smith at 316 North Fifth Street P.O. Box 1695 Bismarck, ND 58502.

While being a member of State Bar Association of North Dakota (Past Member, Ethics Committee, 1983-1990; Chairman, 1985-1989); Defense Research Institute; American Employment Law Council; Past Member, Attorney Standards Committee., Patrick J. Ward is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Patrick J. Ward as your lawyer, you should consider whether Patrick J. Ward offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Patrick J. Ward has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Patrick J. Ward's office is located at Bismarck, ND, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Patrick J. Ward has been admitted in 1979, North Dakota and U.S. District Court, District of North Dakota; 1980, Illinois, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois; 1981, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit; 1984, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit; 1991, Montana; 1996, U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Courts of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. His or her practice areas include Government Relations; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Civil Litigation; Insurance; Antitrust; Labor Law; Indian Law.

Patrick J. Ward's college and law school education includes Elmhurst College, B.A., with honors, 1976, University of North Dakota, J.D., with distinction, 1979. Other biographical background includes Order of the Coif. Editor-in-Chief, North Dakota Law Review, 1978-1979. Law Clerk to Associate Justice William L. Paulson, North Dakota Supreme Court, 1979-1980. Associate, Schiff Hardin & Waite, Chicago, Illinois, 1980-1982.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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