Anne P. Ward, Attorney

Ms. Ward has represented diverse domestic and foreign corporations, estates, non-profit groups and individuals in a broad variety of civil litigation. These include actions for breach of contract, breach of warranty, franchise agreements, land use and zoning, federal and state sexual discrimination and harassment, rent control, employment, and environmental law. She has also represented individuals in guardianship proceedings, child custody, parental rights termination and domestic violence hearings. Ms. Ward has represented individuals, corporations, property owners, landlords and tenants, and condominium associations in a myriad of matters.

Ms. Ward brings her prior experience of representing the New York City Board of Standards and Appeals, New York City Planning Department, and Landmark Preservation Commission in complex zoning and land use litigation and constitutional issues. She also represented the New York City Police Department, Department of Consumer Affairs, and the Health Department defending challenges to administrative determinations.

Ms. Ward has been appointed a condemnation commissioner in New Jersey and is knowledgeable in the area of eminent domain law.

Ms. Ward has been a member of the Planning Board of the Village of Ridgewood, New Jersey since 1999, and was a member of the Village of Ridgewood's Historic Preservation Commission between 2001 and October 2006.