About Matthew
Matthew T. Ward is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1995. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Ward is the principal attorney at Ward Law Group, PC, a law firm located at 73301 Highway 111, Suite 200, Palm Desert, CA 92260-3925. He has been practicing law for over 30 years, serving clients throughout the Coachella Valley and surrounding areas in Southern California.
Mr. Ward earned his Juris Doctor degree from Southwestern University School of Law, where he graduated in 1995. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1992. During his time at Southwestern University, he was involved in various legal clinics and externships, gaining practical experience in the field.
Mr. Ward concentrates his practice in the areas of business law, real estate, and contract litigation. He represents individuals and businesses in matters involving commercial disputes, property transactions, and contractual agreements. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout his career, Mr. Ward has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of Riverside, the United States District Court for the Southern District of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an associate at a mid-size litigation firm in Palm Desert for five years.
Mr. Ward is an active member of the State Bar of California and the Riverside County Bar Association. He holds membership in the American Bar Association Section of Litigation. He is also a certified mediator through the Riverside County Superior Court mediation program. Mr. Ward is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of the Coachella Valley effectively.
