About Linda K.
Linda K — Ward is a family law attorney based in Cary, North Carolina. She has dedicated her entire legal career to assisting families in crisis, focusing exclusively on family law matters. With extensive trial experience, she believes that court should be a last resort and aims to find creative, solutions-oriented approaches for her clients. She earned her undergraduate degrees in history and education from the University of North Carolina at Asheville, graduating with distinction as a university scholar. Before pursuing law, Linda taught high school history while studying law at night.
She received her Juris Doctor magna cum laude from the evening program at North Carolina Central University School of Law in 1998. She was active with the Trial Advocacy Team, Moot Court Team, and served as Assistant Associate Editor of the North Carolina Central Law Journal. Linda is certified by the North Carolina State Bar as a Family Law Specialist and holds certification as a Family Financial Mediator from the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission. She has been recognized as a "Legal Elite" in Family Law by Business North Carolina in 2013 and 2023. Additionally, readers of Cary Magazine have honored her as "Best Attorney" in 2011, 2013, and 2014, with honorable mentions in 2012, 2017, and 2019.
She is a member of the Wake County Bar Association and the Family Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association. Linda has contributed to the legal community by coaching mock trial teams, serving as a judge for local mock trial competitions, and teaching a mock trial class for middle school students for five years. She has also been involved with the Cary MacGregor Rotary Club for over twenty years, serving in various leadership roles, including president. Linda's firm, Ward Family Law Group, has been recognized as a "Best Law Firm" by U.S. News & World Report in 2023.
The firm offers services in absolute divorce, complex financial matters, mediation and arbitration, and child custody. With over 25 years of experience, the firm is committed to providing personalized guidance and strategic solutions to families facing legal challenges. Outside of her professional life, Linda enjoys spending time with her husband and children, cooking, traveling, and is a fan of Formula 1 racing. She is dedicated to helping clients navigate family law issues with compassion and expertise.
