Joseph M. Ward

Joseph M. Ward
300 Summers Street
Suite 1500
Charleston, WV 25301
ph: (304) 346-7000
fx: (304) 344-9692
jmw@goodwingoodwin.com

Mr. Ward's practice involves general civil litigation and commercial transactions.

Practice Details

• Representing clients in varied civil litigation throughout West Virginia's state and federal courts, including tort actions, commercial disputes, class action litigation and insurance coverage matters.
• Representing clients in various commercial transactions, with an emphasis on the energy sector.
• Advising clients in matters involving state and federal regulations and administrative law.
• Deputy General Counsel to Governor Joe Manchin, III, 2005-2007; Governor's Designee to West Virginia Public Energy Authority, 2005-2007.

Education

• B.A., History and Government, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, 1997.
• J.D., Catholic University Columbus School of Law, Washington, DC (2002) (cum laude). Executive Editor, CommLaw Conspectus, Journal of Law and Communications.

Professional Affiliations

• West Virginia State Bar
• District of Columbia Bar Association
• Maryland Bar Association

Court Admissions

• United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia
• United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia
• West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals and all lower State Courts
• District of Columbia Court of Appeals and all lower D.C. Courts
• Maryland Court of Appeals and all lower Maryland Courts