Ashby Lawton Jones

Ashby Lawton Jones

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 27 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Lexington, SC
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family

220 East Main Street, Lexington, SC

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Licensed in South Carolina for 27 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 1998

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Ashby Jones and Associates LLC

220 East Main Street, Lexington, SC, 29072

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Ashby Lawton Jones's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Former Client

Words cannot express how satisfied I am with Ashby’s representation in my divorce. I’ve been a trial lawyer myself for over 20 years and Ashby’s performance in the courtroom was as good as any I have seen. We had a weeklong trial involving multiple expert witnesses as well as a novel issue of evide...ntiary law. Her preparation, presentation, and persuasion led to an outcome better than I had ever hoped possible. I always felt that she and her partners (Murry and Bob) were personally invested in my case and their staff members were always very responsive to me. My divorce was the toughest emotional time of my life and Ashby steered me through it. If want one of the absolute best trial attorneys in South Carolina to represent you in your divorce, hire Ashby.

Posted by anonymous | August 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best in the business

Without a doubt I highly recommend Ashby. She is one of the most respected, compassionate, caring individuals that I have ever met. I went in to see her several times concerning a divorce in which she told me the options that I need to consider. This was extremely hard for me as I was ending a 36 ...year marriage. She always kept me updated on what was going on. I never once felt in the dark or unsure of what the next steps needed to be as she led me down the path of all the uncertainty that comes up with a divorce. Since then anytime anyone in social media asks for a recommendation, I always say Ashby. I promise, you will not get any better. She never made me feel just a "client" but took great care in the advice she was giving me.

Posted by Tonya | August 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Supportive beyond measure

Ashby is well respected by many in our community. My first visit, I was very overwhelmed what I may face in months to come. She allowed me to think about things before I went forward. Through out my difficult case, she showed great concern not only for myself but also my children. She always kept me ...informed. Ashby is compassionate and always cared how I was getting along. She often told me to “ Hang in there”. During the many hearings and the final trial she continued to keep me focused and calm. Ashby is reliable, aggressive when needed, and diligent. Ashby is by far, the best attorney and will support you during your time of need.

Posted by anonymous | May 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Hire this Attorney and Don't Look Back

I had a horrible experience with another attorney in the area. I had to hire Ashby to clean up the mess and had learned so much from my consultation and she confirmed that I was working with someone who did not have the competency to have accepted my case. I had to hire Ashby to stop the bleeding f...inancially as well as get the job done that the other lawyer could not figure out how and what to do. Ashby was beyond reasonable in billing, never padded, and fair for the work completed. You will NOT pay her to learn the law. Beware of hiring a lawyer at a lower rate but they may not understand how critical strategy is and what needs to get done. Do NOT let a higher hourly fee turn you away as you will pay less in the long run for her to get the job done and get it done right. I have had many lawyers in dealing with the same situation and she is the ONLY one I can speak positively about. Not only is she fair in all these other areas but she communicates with you when you need her to and I mean on weekends! Yes Saturdays and Sundays. I pray to God I will never need her again but if I do she will be the only lawyer I ever use and recommend. How refreshing, how glorious, a lawyer that doesn't lie, that isn't a shark in a bad way and is fair in billing, with intelligence and competency to boot. When you are done reading this call her and hire her. Find a way to get the money for the retainer and you could possible even see a refund the way I did. No brainer, no brainer, no brainer. Learn from my mistakes and make the right decision for the first time. Not only did she get the job done, it most likely will never return. I will continue to refer and sing praises as long as I can. In all fairness if things hadn't turned out the way I wanted, I could honestly still say she is a class act AND a lawyer! Good luck I hope everyone makes the right decision and NO I am not a relative or friend of the attorney or her family. She was referred to me by another woman I met.

Posted by anonymous | July 04, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recomment Ashby Jones

Ms. Ashby Jones is the BEST! She may be the most expensive attorney in the area but she knows her stuff. Her dogmatic disposition, tactful strategies, and superb promptness worked in my favor. Ms. Ashby works on each case as if it is close to her heart. She dresses professionally is prompt in her res...ponses to her clients and other attorneys. Her staff is friendly. She charges A LOT of money, but you get what you pay for. She is extremely good at what she does and she knows it. I wish I had hired her first instead of wasting money on an inferior divorce lawyer.

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Ashby Lawton Jones's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stephen Suggs

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ashby is a great lawyer and a consummate professional. She is ethical and smart and is never outworked."

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Homer Jordan

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She's well respected in the field."

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Max Pickelsimer

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Great Lawyer. Very thorough and professional."

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Mindy Zimmerman

Family lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tiffany Provence

Family lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ashby and I were classmates and I have proudly watched her grow her practice to become one of the best domestic attorneys in her community. I frequently call (i.e. annoy) her with questions when our practice areas cross paths and she is always current on the law, highly ethical and prompt to respond. I happily refer midlands clients to her for assistance."

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Joseph Epting

Litigation lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ashby is unwavering in her commitment to the clients/cases she chooses to represent. As a result, she consistently achieves the best result for her clients."

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David Swanner

Family lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Ashby Is a fabulous lawyer. She's tireless and unrelenting when it comes to representing her clients. The don't get any better than Ashby."

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Bryan Braddock

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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James Mosteller

Family lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I believe that Ms. Jones is a hard working lawyer who looks out for the best interests of her clients, and is quite knowledgeable in the law. I first endorsed her over two years ago, and my opinion of her and her work has improved over time."

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Bert Utsey

Real estate lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Ashby is intelligent, ethical, industrious, and zealous."

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Ronald Jebaily

Real estate lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. She is detailed and client oriented. She is smooth and efficient in her work."

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Catherine Hendrix

Family lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ashby is a very gifted attorney who does a great job for her clients."

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Michael Jeffcoat

Family lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ashby is an excellent lawyer."

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Robert Rikard

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ashby is a smart, gifted problem solver and works very hard for her clients."

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Mindy Zimmerman

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Best Family Court Attorney, Lexington Life Magazine

2017

Legal Elite of the Midlands, Columbia Business Monthly

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Board Certified, National Board of Trial Advocacy

2016

Legal Elite of the Midlands, Columbia Business Monthly

2015

Legal Elite of the Midlands, Columbia Business Monthly

2014

Best Family Court Attorney, Lexington Life Magazine

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Founding Member, Kinard and Jones LLC

2000 - 2004

Associate, Howser, Newman and Besley, LLC

1998 - 2000

Associate, Walker, Morgan & Kinard LLC

Associations

2014 - Present

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Fellow

2014 - Present

South Carolina Association for Justice

Board of Governors, Eleventh Judicial Circuit

South Carolina Bar Association

Member

South Carolina Women Lawyers Association

Education

1998

University of South Carolina School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

Presbyterian College

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2017

Essentials in Family Law

Temporary Hearings

2016

South Carolina Bench-Bar Continuing Legal Education

Annual Review of Family Law Appellate Opinions

2016

South Carolina Bar Association Convention

Annual Review of Appellate Caselaw Opinions

2016

Bridge the Gap

Appearing in Family Court

2015

South Carolina Bar Association Convention

Annual Review of Family Law Appellate Opinions

2015

South Carolina Association for Justice Convention

Annual Review of Family Law Appellate Opinions

2015

Hot Tips from the Coolest Domestic Law Practitioners

Sweat the Small Stuff

2015

Family Law Essentials

Discovery and Subpoenas

2015

Bridge the Gap

Appearing in Family Court

2014

South Carolina Bench-Bar Continuing Legal Education

Annual Review of Family Law Appellate Opinions

2014

South Carolina Bar Association Convention

Annual Review of Family Law Appellate Opinions

2014

Family Law Essentials

Discovery and Subpoenas

2013

South Carolina Association for Justice Convention

Annual Review of Family Law Appellate Opinions

Publications

2014

The Justice Bulletin Listmaking Lesson

2013

The Justice Bulletin Making Waves

Languages

English

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