Charles P. Ward

Charles P. Ward is an experienced personal injury attorney focused on standing up for accident victims and securing their rights across Indiana. With a career spanning decades, Charles has consistently earned praise for his thorough legal knowledge and compassionate service. Clients trust him to stand up to insurance companies and fight for the justice they deserve.

Charles began his academic journey at Butler University, where he graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in 1985. He later earned his Juris Doctor from Indiana University in 1989. Shortly after law school, he served as a law clerk to Justice Richard M. Givan of the Indiana Supreme Court from 1990 to 1991, gaining valuable insight into appellate law and judicial processes.

Charles is recognized in many respected legal circles. He holds an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, is a long-standing Super Lawyers honoree since 2005, and has been included in Best Lawyers in America®. His exceptional skill in handling motor vehicle cases also earned him a place among the Top 25 Trial Lawyers of the Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers Association.

Charles has been admitted to practice in Indiana since 1989, along with the U.S. District Courts for both the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana. His active involvement includes memberships in the Indianapolis Bar Association, Indiana State Bar Association, and Indiana Trial Lawyers Association. He has also served as a state delegate for the Association of Trial Lawyers of America and as a governor for its Young Lawyers Division.

Charles’s commitment to his clients is echoed in glowing reviews from individuals he has helped. From providing referrals in out-of-state cases to securing rightful compensation in difficult claims, his dedication and personal involvement consistently make a difference in people’s lives.

Charles P. Ward continues to lead with experience, compassion, and a reputation built on integrity and results. His clients return or refer others, knowing they’ll receive honest and skillful legal support when it matters most.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Attorney, Ward & Ward Personal Injury Lawyers
• Member, Indiana Bar Association
• Member, Indianapolis Bar Association
• Member, Indiana Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Indianapolis Inn of Court

Licensed State

• Indiana

Education

• Indiana University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Butler University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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