Hon. John A. Ward, (Ret.) is a senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems with extensive experience in the resolution of personal injury cases arising from vehicular accidents, construction negligence, premises liability, medical negligence, nursing home, workers’ compensation and product liability. He is also experienced in the resolution of commercial matters arising from professional malpractice, insurance coverage and contract matters. Judge Ward’s ability to quickly understand the issue at hand and gain the respect and trust of all parties is well known throughout the legal community.
Case Experience
Automotive
Aviation
Class Actions
Commercial/Business
Condominiums
Construction
Contract Disputes
EEOC
Environmental
Insurance
Legal Malpractice
Medical Malpractice
Nursing Homes
Personal Injury
Premises Liability
Product Liability
Professional Malpractice
Property Damage
Sexual Harassment
Workers' Compensation
Education
J.D., Northwestern University Law School, Dean’s List
B.A., Marquette University, magna cum laude
Dean’s Award for Outstanding Graduate in Economics
Memberships & Affiliations
For 10 years while assigned to the Cook County Circuit Court’s Law Division Tax and Miscellaneous Section, Judge Ward heard hundreds of reviews from decisions of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Board (formerly the Illinois Industrial Commission)
Appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court to the Illinois Courts Commission, a seven-member panel responsible for rendering final decisions on matters of judicial discipline
Mentoring Judge, Circuit Court Mentoring Program
Recipient, Celtic Man of the Year Award, Celtic Legal Society
