Cathleen D. Ward
Partner | Office Co-Leader, West Palm Beach, Attorney at Lippes Mathias
About
Cathleen D. Ward represents financial institutions and business owners on asset purchases, stock purchases, and mergers. She is a Partner and Office Co-Leader in West Palm Beach, Florida. She reviews due diligence materials, then drafts and negotiates the deal documents. Cathleen also guides businesses on entity formation, corporate governance, and licensing. She has assisted with and closed many deals, from start-up transactions to business and real estate acquisitions. Cathleen earned her J.D. from St. Thomas University College of Law in 2014. She documents construction loans and refinancings. She also documents working capital loans and equipment purchases. For commercial lenders, she prepares and reviews files for conventional commercial loans and SBA 7(a) and 504 loans. She advises loan officers and processors as she drafts, analyzes, and negotiates each loan and finance document.
Who is a good fit for Cathleen D. Ward
- Business owners selling or buying a company through an asset purchase or a stock purchase.
- Commercial lenders that need a closing attorney for a conventional loan or an SBA 7(a) or 504 loan.
- Borrowers documenting a construction loan, a working capital loan, or an equipment purchase.
Education and admissions
- Education
- St. Thomas University College of Law, J.D., 2014
- Rollins College, B.A., 2011
- Bar admissions
- Florida
Recognition
- The Best Lawyers in America©, 2027
- Palm Beach Illustrated, Top Lawyers, 2026
- Florida Super Lawyers®,Rising Star, 2025-2026
Specialties
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional