Matthew Ward ESQ

Matt opened the firm in July 2023, bringing with him many years of experience in a variety of practice areas, including landlord/tenant matters.  Prior to opening The Ward Firm, Matt worked as an attorney in a firm located in Brewerton.  His focus was civil ligitation in the construction industry.  Matt has also worked for the New York State Bar Association, as a local municipality’s council, and has served on several community boards.

Matt’s interest in the construction industry started as a young boy, working for his grandfather’s steel company.  The Ward Firm continued to represent commercial contractors in the Central New York Area until 2019.  Matt had been doing evictions for clients that also owned business on a very small volume.  When Covid-19 shut down the ability to evict deliquent tenants, Matt worked to find ways to help his clients.  As word spread about Matt’s ability to still get evictions, the business focus began to shift.  Today, The Ward Firm, is dedicated to only represeneting landlords through the eviction process.

In his spare time, Matt enjoys attending live performances, traveling, and is a die-hard Buffalo Bills fan.

Kristin Greeley, ESQ

Kristin joined the firm in December 2023, bringing with her many years of experience in a variety of practice areas, including landlord/tenant matters.  Prior to joining The Ward Firm, Kristin was a solo practitioner for over ten years, concentrating in the areas of Family and Matrimonial law, and Criminal Defense.  During that time, she also served on the Board of Assessment Review for the City of Syracuse and was a Small Claims Assessment Review hearing officer.  She continues to be a part-time Senior Hearing Officer for the City of Syracuse Parking Violations Bureau.  

She also worked for the Oneida Indian Nation, representing members of the nation in a variety of matters, including Family Court, matrimonial, traffic, criminal, wills & estates, bankruptcy, eviction defense, business formation, and personal and business taxation.

Earlier in her career, she worked for a local firm representing municipalities and school districts.  Her practice there concentrated on tax certiorari proceedings, and both special education and disciplinary matters, including due process and impartial hearings.  

In her spare time, Kristin is active with the Zonta Club of Syracuse and is an avid reader, theater-goer, and hockey fan.

Krystal Ward

Krystal joined the firm in July 2022, to be the Litigation Coordinator and run the business end of things.  Prior to joining The Ward Firm, Krystal was a high school science teacher, Assistant Principal, and District Level Coordinator.  She won admistrator of the year in 2020.  While working at the firm, she continued to work in education as a student teacher field supervisor for Syracuse University and SUNY Oneonta.  

As the demand increased for landlord representation, it became better for the Ward family to have Krystal working in the office.  She uses her background in education to provide client education.  She is here to answer your questions and support you through the entire process.  

In her spare time, Krystal enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and gardening.

Tyrone Wedel

Tyrone joined the firm in October 2023, as the office assistant.  He lived in Florida and NYC before moving to the area and settling down with his husband.  Tyrone previously worked for Key Bank and Enterprise.    

Tyrone brings many years of customer service experience, making him the perfect person to be the first voice you hear when calling.  He assists clients with updates and finding them the answers they need.  

In his spare time, Tyrone enjoys traveling, enjoys entertaining and is an overall foodie.