About Us
Estate Plans and Successions
Our attorneys can help you with your estate plan. From WIlls and Trusts to Durable Powers of Attorney to Medical Powers of Attorney, we will work with you to find an estate plan that meets your needs.
We also represent clients in succession proceedings in Louisiana, and probate proceedings in Mississippi.
Business Formations and Representation
Do you have dreams of owning your own business? Do you want to purchase real estate as an investment? We help our clients through the process of setting up companies. We also represent companies in contract drafting, negotiation, and disputes.
Real Estate
The Ward Law Firm represents individuals and institutions in connection with the purchase and sale of commercial and residential properties in Louisiana and Mississippi, and all phases of real estate development and financing. Our attorneys prepare and review purchase and sale agreements, advise on negotiation options, and represent clients in real estate-related litigation.
We represent clients before Federal, State, and Local governmental agencies on land use, permitting, and zoning matters.
Through our title company, Landmark Title Group, LLC, we handle commercial and residential closings throughout Louisiana and Mississippi. Landmark Title Group, LLC is an authorized agent for First American Title Insurance Company, Inc. and Chicago Title.
Our Attorneys
J Ronald Ward Jr
Ron Ward represents clients in the areas of estate planning – wills, trusts, powers of attorney – as well as business formations, partnership agreements, contract drafting and negotiating, and real estate issues.
For over 25 years, Ron delivers prompt and effective legal counsel to his clients. Communication of the issues and goals remain central to the representation he gives his clients.
From federal court to small local courthouses, from the legislature to townhall meetings, Ron’s temperament is adaptable to the situation and his client’s goals.
Ron earned his Juris Doctor from Louisiana State University Law Center, and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of New Orleans. Throughout his career, Ron has been active and held board positions in numerous organizations from the Young Lawyers Section of the Louisiana Bar Association, American Bar Association Young Lawyer representative from Louisiana, New Orleans Association of Defense Counsel. Currently, Ron serves on the board of the Louisiana Land Title Association and was recently elected Vice President.
Alycia Olano Ward
Alycia Olano Ward graduated from Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center. During law school, Ms. Ward was selected to the Louisiana Law Review. She is an inductee into the Paul M. Hebert School of Law's Hall of Fame. She is a member of the Order of the Coif. Alycia started her practice in the commercial litigation section of Monroe & Lemann, which was one of the oldest firms in New Orleans. She currently practices in the area of real estate law. Ms. Ward is a member of the Louisiana Land Title Association and the American Land Title Association.