Welcome To Ard Law Group
Ard Law Group resolves complex disputes in state and federal courts in Washington and California. A registered patent lawyer, Joel Ard assists small and closely held manufacturers in the Pacific Northwest in maximizing the value of their inventions while minimizing the expense associated with patent enforcement.
ALG also challenges state laws and the conduct of state and local governments in Washington, litigating under both the state and federal constitutions. Ard also defends the civil rights of Washingtonians, raises and defends elections challenges, and litigates in support of ballot initiatives and in support of candidate’s access to the ballot. Ard Law Group’s clients regularly entrust Joel with appeals to the Washington State Supreme Court, where Joel argues cases about twice a year.
ALG’s client group comprises businesses, PACs, and individuals, all of whom have been referred to Joel by his peers and colleagues. Because of the outstanding caliber of clients he has been honored to serve, Joel has been recognized by his peers as a Washington Super Lawyer for eleven consecutive years. Ard Law Group welcomes referrals from colleagues, and looks forward to the opportunity to determine how Joel can assist clients in navigating the court system to accomplish their business and political goals.