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Client Champion Awards
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and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.
Award recipients stand out from their peers with a platinum, gold or silver icon.
At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.
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At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.
John Anthony Ward, LLC got this award in 2021
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AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him
or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.
Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely
respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.
Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.
Avvo Awards
Avvo Top Contributor: The Avvo Top Contributor Award is granted to attorneys who have earned significant contribution points in a given year on our sister site, Avvo.com. Contribution points are earned by answering questions in Q&A,
publishing Legal Guides, and other useful contributions to the Avvo community.
Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.
My case was ugly. I brought John’s team through rings of fire and they turned my case around. It would have been foolish to think I could match his team’s expertise. The prepared written statement was factual and compelling. If you think it’s expensive, expand your time horizon. Short term cost, long term best decision.
John Anthony Ward and his team are truly wonderful and a god send. John has never stopped fighting in my divorce and has gone through so many appeals, court dates and other obstacles. John and Michelle have been, in my opinion professional, determined, supportive in court and out of court and always up to par. I couldn't ask for a better attourney. I would recommend John and his team to everyone and will do so.
I was once in a situation where I saved my trust wallet logins on my Mozilla browser, which got hacked, and I lost about $84,000. However, thanks to the quick action of a recovery expert hacker named Adrian Lamo, who helped me recover everything I lost in just a few days after receiving my complaint on his official email (HACKWITHADRIANLAMO @ GMAIL COM), I was able to get everything back.
John Anthony Ward's office is the best legal representation I have ever experienced and that is why I am keeping John Ward as my legal representation for any legal matter, he is truly the best
Top notch Attorney and Staff! Understood our situation, acted quickly and got great results. I truly felt his entire staff had compassion for our situation and worked hard to represent us. We were Blessed to have them on our side, helping us through a very ugly situation. Don't hesitate to give them a call!!!
I hired Attorney Ward to represent me for a child paternity/support case. I couldn't have asked for better results. The case was handled in a very professional manner. Attorney Ward and his staff were very friendly, helpful and a pleasure to work with. I especially appreciated the monthly summaries I received via mail. These summaries break down everything that his firm has done for you over the last month. I highly recommend Attorney Ward.
Attorney Ward and his professional team proceeded tenaciously to build a strong case in my favor. His in-depth knowledge of the law resulted in my twelve year old felony becoming just a misdemeanor. With this case, Attorney Ward has opened new doors for resolving wrongful convictions. In the beginning, he told me that 90% of convicted felons do not get as far as I did and I feel that was solely based on Attorney Ward's extreme work ethic. He gave me my life back.
I have retained attorney ward since 2010 in an on going custody battle with my ex-wife. I have placement as the father thanks to John Ward. He has NEVER failed to go above and beyond my expectations. Attorney Ward is very well verse in the legalities of child custody and placement and he is not one of those lawyers who charges you for every little thing. You know exactly what you are paying for and why. Personally, I would pay more for an attorney like him!
Thank you for your kind comments. I strive to give all my clients the same experience you chad. It is really gratifying when a client takes the time to express their appreciation. If you ever need any other assistance please feel free to call us
I just went though a very hard bitter divorce, my second divorce and the second time I hired Mr. Ward to represent me. This second divorce went to a trial, I have 3 minor children I was protecting. Yes it cost a lot of money, yes it took a lot of time, and yes it was difficult but that was because I was divorcing a difficult person.From the start Mr. Ward's office was great. His secretaries are amazing, absolutely love Julia, even Mr. Ward was extremely patient and understanding with me. Not once did Mr. Ward preach about God. Mr Ward gave me facts, and no he did not lie, he was right about my divorce in the beginning. I thought I could slide through it, just needed a lawyer for the paper work. I was wrong my ex was unresponsive and did not corporate. My divorce took almost a year and went to trial. Mr. Ward was amazing at trial, walked out of court with sole custody and my house, and controlled visitation. What else could you ask for? I would recommend Mr. Ward to family and friends. Thank you Mr. Ward and your office for helping me get my life back
I am gratified that we were able to make your divorce less painful. Our goal is to help clients as much as we can and to be as patient as we can with all of our clients. Please feel free to use us for all of your legal needs
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