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Chisholm Law Group, LLCShare Holder
Robert E. Ward

Robert E. Ward

4.5
3 reviews

4520 East-West Highway, Suite 900N, Bethesda, MD 20814

Tax Law, Business Planning, Estate Planning and 3 more

About Robert E. Ward

Robert E. Ward is a lawyer practicing tax law, business planning, estate planning and 3 other areas of law. Robert E. received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1975, and has been licensed for 45 years. Robert E. practices at Chisholm Law Group, LLC in Bethesda, MD.

Robert E. Ward (Bethesda, Maryland)

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Champion Badge Silver

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

Robert E. Ward got this award in 2021

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At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

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Trusts and Estates
Posted by Judy
December 21, 2023
Hired Attorney

I worked with Robert (Bob) Ward during the process of understanding and closing my brothers Estate. He was extremely professional and knowledgeable, as well as very responsive to all of my (millions) of questions, as I have never had any dealings with closing an Estate. Emails and phone calls came in while on vacation with his family and/or out of town on business. I would highly recommend Robert and will definitely use him again if needed. Thank you, Bob for all you did for me and my family.

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
April 10, 2010
Hired Attorney

Robert Ward was very thorough in our initial consultation, provided detailed information about our plans for an estate and guided us through the process very efficiently.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
June 27, 2013
Hired Attorney

He helped me with my fathers estate when my father died I have 2 things I didn't like, I feel he charged too much per hour and I felt like he was always talking above me, I had to keep asking to explain things.

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Services

Areas of Law

  • Business Law 1
    • Business Planning
  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Estate Planning
  • Other 4
    • Tax Law
    • International Taxation
    • International Tax Planning
    • Foreign Trusts

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Shareholder
    Firm Name
    Chisholm Law Group, LLC

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1981, Washington
    1981, U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
    1983, California
    1985, Maryland
    1985, U.S. Tax Court
    Memberships
    State Bar of California
    Washington State, Maryland State and American (Member, Sections on: Taxation
    Real Property, Probate and Trust Law) Bar Associations.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Santa Clara
    Class of 1980
    J.D.

    Boston University School of Law
    Class of 1981
    LL.M.
    Other Education
    Northwestern University
    Class of 1975
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1954
    Joplin, Missouri, April 25, 1954

Robert E. Ward

Share Holder at Chisholm Law Group, LLC
4.5
3 reviews

4520 East-West Highway, Suite 900NBethesda, MD 20814U.S.A.

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  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, Robert E. Ward is admitted to practice in California, Maryland and Washington.
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    Yes, Robert E. Ward has a 4.6 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • Does this attorney maintain a practice in more than one location?
    Yes, Robert E. Ward has a presence in Bethesda, MD; McLean, VA and New York, NY.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Robert E. Ward attended Boston University School of Law and University of Santa Clara.
  • Does this attorney maintain any other responsibilities in the firm outside of legal work?
    Robert E. Ward is the Managing Partner of the firm.

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