Biography
Managing Partner of the Seattle office and a member of Fox Rothschild's Management Council, Ward focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation.
He has substantial experience in the defense of product liability disputes and the prosecution of trade secret and related intellectual property claims. He has successfully defended manufacturers against product liability claims throughout the United States, and has also represented local companies in litigation involving allegations of patent infringement and misappropriation of trade secrets. His practice involves both trial work and alternative dispute resolution.
Ward assists a wide variety of manufacturers in creating risk management programs designed to reduce exposure to product liability, warranty, and other product-related claims. He also counsels employers concerning the protection of trade secrets and other intellectual property.
Before Fox Rothschild
Prior to joining Fox Rothschild, Ward was a principal at Riddell Williams where he served as managing partner from 2011-2016.
Beyond Fox Rothschild
Active in the community, Ward is volunteers with the Southwest Legal Clinic, Skills, Inc. and the American Civil Liberties Union of Washington.
Bar Admissions
- Washington
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Education
- University of Washington (J.D., 1989)
- Colorado College (B.A., cum laude, 1986)
Memberships
- King County Bar Association
- Washington State Bar Association
Honors & Awards
- Named to the list of “Super Lawyers” for Business Litigation in Washington (2003-2005, 2007-2021)*
- Achieved an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell
Honors & Awards page for *Awards Methodology

