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Ashley is a seasoned medical malpractice defense attorney with over 20 years of experience representing healthcare professionals and organizations. Throughout his career, he has successfully handled complex cases involving medical negligence, achieving favorable outcomes for clients in both litigation and settlement. Known for his strategic approach and in-depth knowledge of healthcare law, Ashley is dedicated to providing strong, reliable defense for medical practitioners. He holds a law degree from University of Tennessee College of Law and is committed to staying at the forefront of legal developments in the medical field.

 

                  

Dickerson v. United Med. Transp. LLC, 2024 Tenn.App. LEXIS 454 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2024).
Burse v. Lakeside Behavioral Health, 2021 Tenn.App. LEXIS 458 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2021).
Martin v. Rolling Hills Hospital, LLC, et al., 600 S.W.3d 322 (Tenn. 2020).
Mullin v. Rolling Hills Hospital, 2017 WL 2953357 (M.D. Tenn. 2017).
Clark v. Werther, 2016 WL 5416335 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2016).
Johnson v. Lakeside, 2015 WL 9426034 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2015), perm. app denied (Tenn. 2016).
Davis v. Ibach, 465 S.W.3d 570 (Tenn. 2015).
Hall v. Crenshaw, 449 S.W.3d 463 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2014).
Stovall v. UHS of Lakeside, LLC, 2014 WL 2155345 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2014).
Smith v. UHS of Lakeside, Inc., 439 S.W.3d 303 (Tenn. 2014).
Chad Youth Enhancement Ctr., Inc. v. Colony Nat. Ins. Co., 474 Fed.Appx. 429 (6th Cir. 2012).
Elliott v. Cobb, 320 S.W.3d 246 (Tenn. 2010).
Hall v. Haynes, 319 S.W.3d 564 (Tenn. 2010).

Tennessee Dental Association, 7th District Dental Conference (speaker)

Tennessee’s Therapist Sexual Misconduct Victims Compensation Act, THE JOURNAL [for the TDLA], Spring 2016 Issue 1, Vol 2. (author)

Recognized in the 26th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© in Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants

Barrister – The Howell Edmunds Jackson American Inn of Court

Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating

Martindale Hubbell Platinum Level Client Champion

Top Attorneys of the Mid-South – Rising Stars – 2017

Top Lawyers – 2017 (as published in Memphis Magazine)

Ashley has served on RKRB's Executive Committee and Board of Directors, and he is currently its Recruiting Officer responsible for the leading the Firm's Summer Associate program.

Practice Areas

Healthcare Law
Insurance Defense
Medical Malpractice Defense
Professional Liability
Tort Litigation

Education

University of Tennessee College of Law, J.D., 2004

University of Tennessee at Martin, B.S., 2001

Bar Admissions

Tennessee Supreme Court

U.S. District Court for the Western and Middle Districts of Tennessee

Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals

Interests

Ashley strives to maintain a healthy work-life balance and enjoys spending most of his free time with his wife and four daughters. He also serves in the Kids Ministry at Englewood Baptist Church and coaches JAWS youth soccer as well as AAU basketball.