General Information

Year founded: 1954
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Overview

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The law firm of Ward & Ward Personal Injury Lawyers, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, has more than 100 years of combined legal experience as plaintiff’s attorneys−protecting the best interests of their clients in all matters of personal injury, truck accident litigation, medical malpractice, wrongful death and estate law. Their extensive experience, and up-to-date knowledge of legislation and judicial rulings make them an excellent choice to represent you in your legal claim for injuries and/or the death of someone you love.

The cornerstone of our practice is respect for the law, community, faith and family. We value and respect each and every one of our clients and we work together to ensure that we have achieved our objectives. We understand you have medical bills and other expenses to pay and we will do whatever it takes to provide you with compensation that will more than adequately pay for your medical bills and other monetary damages.

If you or someone you know has been involved in an accident or suffered a wrongful death because of another person’s negligence, our personal injury lawyers will seek the financial compensation you deserve.

Many people have put their trust in our law firm. Read our client reviews from our website or Google "Ward & Ward Law Firm". Then give us a call at 317-639-9501 or 1-800-639-9501 and ask for “Charlie.”

Personal injury lawyers in Indianapolis, medical malpractice lawyers in Indianapolis, and wrongful death attorneys in Indianapolis, Don and Charlie Ward, provide services in the following areas of law:

Personal Injury

Auto Accidents

Motorcycle Accidents

Truck Accidents

Bicycle Accidents

Railroad Accidents

Aviation Accidents

Construction Accidents

Head & Spinal Injuries

Medical Malpractice

Nursing Home Neglect

Mesothelioma Litigation

Asbestos Litigation

Wrongful Death

Premises Liability

Product Liability

Estate Planning

Rankings

Ward & Ward Personal Injury Lawyers is metro ranked in 1 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.

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Metro Rankings

Indianapolis
Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

About Our Clients

Ward & Ward Law Firm protects the privacy of our clients, awards and settlements.

Highlighted Client Comments

All client comments represent the opinions of the people who provided them. All potential clients are urged to remember that no two cases are ever completely alike and that the result in one case does not guarantee a similar result in another case.
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Ward &Ward are the best. They handled our case with a great mix of professionalism and caring support of our family after the loss of my husband Tim. I appreciate them so much!
Sheryl Landis

Rankings

Regional Rankings

Indianapolis
Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Practice Areas

The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Trusts and Estates

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Ward & Ward Personal Injury Lawyers has 2 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made Ward & Ward Personal Injury Lawyers eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings. For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards. Read more about our Best Lawyers process here.
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Client Comments

All client comments represent the opinions of the people who provided them. All potential clients are urged to remember that no two cases are ever completely alike and that the result in one case does not guarantee a similar result in another case.
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Demographics

Partners
Male: 2
Paralegals
Female: 3

Awards

Awards are self-reported by firms and are not verified by the Best Law Firms rankings.
  • AV Preeminant peer-rated by Martindale Hubble
  • Named by Expertise as the "Best Personal Injury Lawyers" in Indianapolis every year since 2017
  • BBB Accredited Business
  • Recognized by Best Lawyers® each year since 2017
  • Lead Counsel Rated by Thomson-Reuters
  • Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers
  • Top 25 Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers by the Motor Vehicle National Trial Lawyers' Association

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Management and Personnel

Owner/Partner
Donald W. Ward
Owner/Partner
Charlie Ward
Office Manager / Legal Assistant
Dina Sullivan
Marketing Director / Legal Assistant
Cherrie LiFonti
Estate Paralegal
Ellen Waldon
Legal Assistant
Dina Sullivan
Legal Assistant / SEO
Cherrie LiFonti
Estate Paralegal
Ellen L. Waldon
Owner/Partner
Charlie Ward
Owner/Partner
Donald W. Ward
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