Experienced And Strategic Representation
Biography
Attorney Joe Ward has been litigating federal and state court cases since 2014. Joe focuses his practice primarily on ligation-based matters, including all areas of family law, contract disputes, and labor and employment. Joe diligently represents individuals in family law matters as well as both employees and employers with respect to claims arising under federal and state employment laws. Joe has handled disputes arising under the following areas:
- Divorce
- Child Custody
- Claimis arising under state contract law and common law tort claims
- Claims for wrongful discharge
- Non-compete, non-solicitation, and non-disclosures agreements
- Trade secrets, confidential information, and intellectual property
- Claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and numerous other federal and state employment laws
In 2021-2023, Joe was selected as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers. This peer designation is awarded only to a select number of accomplished attorneys in each state. The Rising Stars selection process considers peer recognition, professional achievement in legal practice, and other cogent factors.
Education
- Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Juris Doctor - 2014
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Honors: National Member of the Order of Barristers
- Honors: William L. Crowe, Sr. Scholar
- University of Colorado, Denver, Colorado
- B.A., Bachelor of Arts - 2010
- Honors: Graduated with Distinction Honors
Published Works
- “The Interpretation of Context – How Some Federal Courts Are Bypassing the Familiar Requirement of Firsthand Knowledge” Loyola University New Orleans Journal of Public Interest
- “The NLRB Continues to Expand Its Reach into Joint Employment Relationships” – HR Professionals Magazine, Volume 5, Issue 8
- “Compensability of Overnight Travel Time” – HR Professionals Magazine, Volume 9, Issue 10
Professional Associations
- Colorado Bar Association
- Arapahoe County Bar Association
- Louisiana Bar Association
Practice Areas
- Family Law
- Divorce
- Domestic Relations
- Contract Law and Common Law Tort Claims
- Wrongful Discharge
- Non-compete, Non-solicitation, and Non-disclosures Agreements
- Trade Secrets, Confidential Information, and Intellectual Property
- Claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and numerous other federal and state employment laws
- Insurance Coverage
Bar Admissions
- Colorado
- Louisiana
- Virginia