Brian Ward

Brian Ward is an attorney who handles complex business litigation, employment disputes, civil matters, contracts, fiduciary duty claims, and unfair trade practice cases. He represents businesses and individuals in Connecticut state and federal courts. His work includes trial preparation, arbitration, mediation, motion practice, and negotiation. He helps clients efficiently address governance conflicts, restrictive covenants, and high-stakes claims with clear strategy, careful advocacy, and practical judgment under pressure in serious disputes.

Brian earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from Quinnipiac University School of Law. He also holds a B.A. from the University of Connecticut. During law school, he received awards for legal achievement, brief writing, and professional responsibility. His education supports strong research, writing, and courtroom skills. These abilities help him analyze disputes, explain options, and prepare persuasive arguments for clients facing serious business risks and litigation challenges with confidence.

Brian has served as lead counsel in trials and arbitrations, securing favorable results for businesses and individuals. His experience includes LLC disputes, minority oppression, judicial dissolution, fiduciary duty claims, contract disputes, real estate conflicts, wage claims, and restrictive covenant matters. He also advises business owners on operating agreements, shareholder agreements, employment contracts, sales, acquisitions, separations, and governance planning to reduce risks and successfully prevent disputes from arising.

Brian Ward is recognized for business litigation work and client-focused advocacy. His results include trial victories, dismissals, injunctions, settlements, and judgments in commercial and employment matters. He also handles pro bono matters for small businesses needing legal support. His approach combines practical judgment, detailed preparation, and clear communication.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Aeton Law Partners, LLP
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Connecticut Bar Association
• Member, New Haven County Bar Association
• Member, Lawyers for Children America, Inc.

Licensed State

• Connecticut

Education

• Quinnipiac University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) Honors: Magna Cum Laude
• University of Connecticut
  BA in History

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