Philip H. Ward, III

Philip Ward focuses his practice on complex business transactions, contracts, commercial real estate, commercial lending, and a myriad of other business issues. He also has considerable experience with intellectual property transactions including development contracts and licensing transactions in the U.S., as well as international transactions. His licensing practice has included such diverse products as hydrogen PEM fuel cells, streaming and other software licenses, and new varieties of plants in the Florida citrus industry.
 
A prominent community member, Mr. Ward is a member of the Board of Directors of the Economic Council, Advisory Board Member, FAU Tech Runway, Vice Chairman and Trustee, BIZPAC, and a Member of the Business Development Board. He also previously served as Chairman of the Business Development Board, former Chairman of the Palm Beach County Health Care District, former Chairman of the Palm Beach County Infrastructure Surtax Independent Citizen Oversight Committee and served as a Trustee of Palm Beach State College. Mr. Ward was appointed to the Health Care District and Palm Beach State College by former Governor Rick Scott. 
 
Prior to joining Lippes Mathias, Mr. Ward served as the Managing Partner of Ward Damon P.L., which he founded in 1987.