Jason Ward | Lawyer

Why I work at WARDS LAWYERS ^PC

I’m profoundly proud of what we have created at WARDS LAWYERS ^PC, especially those who make it run so successfully - our support group and our clients. They are all very important and we could not do what we do without them.

I never thought I would work side-by-side with my wife - it seems to be working out just fine.

I also rely heavily on Melissa, our CEO and arguably the best family law clerk in Ontario, who keeps us focused on innovation, progress and the highest professional standards every day – truly a leader.

Memorable Moment

When I started WARDS LAWYERS ^PC, I had one laptop computer, one desk (with one fake computer on it) and basically no idea how to run a law firm. They didn't teach me how to run my own firm in law school or at my big firm in Toronto. My first file was a mortgage refinancing transaction, something that typically is not overly complicated and handled smoothly by our real estate clerk. However, I had no idea what I was doing and no experience in this area at that time. I spent about twenty hours trying to figure out the file and get it done. There were a few tears, I admit, during the process. I think in the end I billed about $200 for about twenty-five hours of work time by me. I remember thinking: "What have I done? Why did I quit my litigation job at my Toronto firm!" It worked out well for me in the end, as I proudly own a very successful and thriving law firm. But the beginning certainly was a little shaky and I will never forget that experience when I first opened the doors to WARDS LAWYERS ^PC.

Things got much better; I hired people who knew what they were doing. We grew, got far busier and built a successful firm. Then came Haunt Your Home in 2009, which is another one of my proudest and most memorable moments; namely, when we ran Haunt Your Home that first year and started to receive so much positive feedback from our community, especially kids.

Who knew?

Community Involvement

• Voted Favourite Lawyer in the CKL 2010 - 2017

• WARDS LAWYERS ^PC Kids' Road Hockey Tournament supporting kids’ mental health

• WARDS LAWYERS ^PC Haunt Your Home (2009 – 2015) – international Hallowe’en extravaganza

• Business Leader of the Year by Chamber of Commerce – 2011

• Community Leader of the Year by Rotary Club – 2014

• Lindsay and District Chamber of Commerce Director
• Boys & Girls Club of Kawartha Lakes Honourary Board Member
• Lindsay Minor Hockey, Optimist Soccer, minor baseball, lacrosse former coach
• Advisor to Community Care, Women's Shelter, Chamber of Commerce and other not-for-profit- organizations
• Advocate's Society
• HVB Law Association
• Kawartha Collaborative Practice Group Member

Notables

• I work with my wife (Karissa) - that's a good thing, despite what you may think. My three wonderful children: Austin, Abigale and Dexter (all of whom love to come to the office and play 'lawyer' like Dad, when they regularly mess up everyone's desks)

• Coaching hockey, lacrosse, baseball and soccer

• Haunt Your Home receiving the "Tourism Excellence" Award" in 2013

A message from Jason

Surround yourself with smart, dedicated, innovative and creative people. That is how I built this Firm. Today, this Firm helps clients all over North America, with exceptional service. We focus on our community - giving back to the place that has helped us grow and be successful. I am very proud of this place and the people who make it so successful in providing professional and progressive legal services.