Ward Law Expands Bilingual Personal Injury Model as Florida Firm Eyes Underserved Texas Market

Ward Law, a personal injury firm headquartered in Miami Lakes, is outlining a vision for legal representation that could have implications for Texas, where a growing Spanish-speaking population often struggles to navigate the legal system after an accident. The firm, founded by Jany Martinez-Ward and Gregory C. Ward, has grown from a foldout table and a laptop to offices serving Miami, Orlando and New York City, offering services in English and Spanish. Its stated goal is to become the most impactful personal injury law firm in America, serving vulnerable people and their families. The firm’s corporate office is at 7900 NW 154th St. in Miami Lakes, and its leaders are admitted to practice in multiple states, including Texas.

For Texas businesses, the announcement matters because Ward Law’s model addresses a persistent gap in legal access for Spanish-speaking residents. According to the firm, every client can work in English or Spanish from the first call, eliminating the need to bring a relative to translate or guess at forms. That approach is particularly relevant in Texas, where Hispanic residents make up a large share of the population and where language barriers can prevent injured people from pursuing legitimate claims. Martinez-Ward, a Cuban immigrant, leads the firm’s pre-litigation department, handling paperwork, counseling and settlement negotiations with insurers. She is admitted to practice in Florida, New York, New Jersey, Texas and Washington, D.C.

Gregory C. Ward, the firm’s founder and managing partner, spent part of his career representing insurance companies. He now uses that knowledge of how insurers evaluate and push back on claims to protect injured people. "It’s not just about winning cases, it’s about standing up for people when it matters most," Ward said. The firm’s core values include service to clients, the team and the community, along with faith, accountability, leadership and growth. For Texas, the potential impact is twofold: increased competition among personal injury firms to offer bilingual services, and a model that could be replicated in underserved Texas markets.

Ward Law’s community involvement also offers a template for Texas firms. Martinez-Ward serves on the board of the I Have a Dream Foundation, runs an annual back-to-school drive and sponsors holiday meals for South Florida families. She is a regular guest commentator on Spanish-language television, including Telemundo, Univision and Mega TV. Her recognitions include Best Lawyers’ Lawyer of the Year (2022), Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2023) and the South Florida Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 (2023). She also contributed the chapter on automobile cases to the 10th edition of "Florida Civil Practice Before Trial." More information is available at Ward Law, and Spanish-language resources are at 855dolor55.com/es. The firm’s attorneys, including Jany Martinez-Ward, continue to expand their reach where Spanish-speaking accident victims are underserved.