Michael Keenan Ward was born and raised in Placerville, CA. Mike attended St. Mary’s College in Moraga, CA, majoring in history. While there he also studied world politics at Mills College in Oakland, CA. After graduating from St. Mary’s he married his wife Francine and they have three wonderful children.

Mike attended the University of the Pacific McGeorge Law School, and worked as a hearing officer for the California Department of Social Services. After graduating in 1976, he worked for the law firm of Hanna and Brophy. He is one of the co-founders of Cuneo, Black, Ward & Missler.

Mike was a Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation since at least 1983. He was often asked to be a guest speaker for various employer, insurance and attorney organizations. He enjoyed an AV rating in Martindale Hubbell. He was active in the community including being elected to the Gold Oak School District Board.

Mike always enjoyed protecting rice from ducks, checking aquatic habitat for resident salmo gairdnerii, exchanging little white balls in urban green belt areas, and spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren.