Jeffrey Ward’s practice focuses primarily on counseling and litigation related to insurance coverage disputes, particularly matters related to D&O liability insurance and professional liability insurance for attorneys, accountants, architects and engineers. Jeff has been representing liability insurers as coverage counsel since he began practicing law in 1997.

In addition to his work as insurance coverage counsel, Jeff has defended professionals in litigation alleging malpractice. Jeff also has represented plaintiffs and defendants in litigation matters involving antitrust, consumer protection, intellectual property, international law, and telecommunications.

Jeff was named a Washington, D.C. Super Lawyer in 2012.

Jeff has served as general counsel for the Potomac Whitewater Racing Center, a non-profit organization, which is USA Canoe/Kayak’s Olympic “Center of Excellence” for the Mid-Atlantic region.

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia

Maryland

Education
George Washington University, J.D., with high honors, 1997

• Order of the Coif

Trinity College, B.A. 1992

Insurance Coverage Notes and Developments

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