PRACTICE AREAS
Real Estate
Condominium & Community Association Practice
EDUCATION
Bates College, B.A., 1971
University of Maine School of Law, J.D., 1977
BAR & COURT ADMISSIONS
Maine
MEMBERSHIPS
Maine State Bar Association
American Bar Association
COMMUNITY/PUBLIC SERVICE
Portland Community Chamber City Affairs Committee
Former Chairman
Portlands Downtown District
Former Board Member and Past President
Various City Task Forces on Greater Portland Issues
PRACTICE AREAS
Real Estate
Condominium & Community Association Practice
EDUCATION
Bates College, B.A., 1971
University of Maine School of Law, J.D., 1977
BAR & COURT ADMISSIONS
Maine
MEMBERSHIPS
Maine State Bar Association
American Bar Association
COMMUNITY/PUBLIC SERVICE
Portland Community Chamber City Affairs Committee
Former Chairman
Portlands Downtown District
Former Board Member and Past President
Various City Task Forces on Greater Portland Issues
Ron Ward has specific expertise in all aspects of real estate law, commercial leasing, secured transactions (representing both lenders and borrowers), administrative and environmental law, particularly local, state and Federal permitting. Currently, his practice focuses upon the development and financing of complex, commercial developments and major residential developments.
Ron’s contributions to the Greater Portland community include a variety of civic and charitable positions including former Vice President and former President of the Portland Community Chamber, Chairman of the City Affairs Committee of the Greater Portland Community Chamber and various task forces charged with analyzing specific issues confronting Greater Portland. His continuing work was honored by the Maine Real Estate Development Association with its 2004 Public Policy Award. Ron is listed in the category of Real Estate Law in Best Lawyers in America, a guide to the leading lawyers in the country, and is also listed in New England Super Lawyers.
AWARDS
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Best Lawyers USA, Real Estate Law 2007-2018
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New England Super Lawyers, Real Estate, Administrative Law 2007-2010
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Martindale Hubbell, AV Preeminent
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Maine Real Estate Development Association (MEREDA), Public Policy Award 2004
Ron Ward has specific expertise in all aspects of real estate law, commercial leasing, secured transactions (representing both lenders and borrowers), administrative and environmental law, particularly local, state and Federal permitting. Currently, his practice focuses upon the development and financing of complex, commercial developments and major residential developments.
Ron’s contributions to the Greater Portland community include a variety of civic and charitable positions including former Vice President and former President of the Portland Community Chamber, Chairman of the City Affairs Committee of the Greater Portland Community Chamber and various task forces charged with analyzing specific issues confronting Greater Portland. His continuing work was honored by the Maine Real Estate Development Association with its 2004 Public Policy Award. Ron is listed in the category of Real Estate Law in Best Lawyers in America, a guide to the leading lawyers in the country, and is also listed in New England Super Lawyers.
AWARDS
-
Best Lawyers USA, Real Estate Law 2007-2018
-
New England Super Lawyers, Real Estate, Administrative Law 2007-2010
-
Martindale Hubbell, AV Preeminent
-
Maine Real Estate Development Association (MEREDA), Public Policy Award 2004
