Free Consultation
$0 first 30 minutes
Frank Albert Ashton
About Frank
Biography
Prior to becoming a trial lawyer, I was an officer in the United States Navy for many years. I continued that career in the Naval Reserves and retired as a Commander in 2003.
My legal career has given me broad experience in a variety of legal fields. I began work out of law school with one of Florida's largest and best known law firms. I then became an Assistant State Attorney prosecuting criminal defendants in County and Circuit Courts. While a prosecutor, I served as a Felony Division Chief and was a member of the Homicide Prosecution Team.
Since 1991, I have been involved exclusively in civil trial practice with an emphasis on personal injury, medical malpractice, nursing home neglect/abuse, and brain injury cases. I have achieved numerous million dollar and multi-million dollar awards and settlements for my clients. For further information on case results, please visit our website at .
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice
50%
35 years | 500 cases
Personal Injury
50%
37 years | 600 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.
Search our directory
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Florida for 39 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Location
Jax Lawyers
4004 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville, FL, 32207
Jax Lawyers
320 N. 1st Street, Suite 703, Jacksonville Beach, FL, 32233
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
Frank Albert Ashton's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 7 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | June 8, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Attorney
Mr. Ashton's excellent insight, knowledge and experience prompted him to accept and represent our case where others saw no merit. His scholarly research and initiative led to a settlement, much beyond our expectations. He always kept us informed of the status and progress of our lawsuit. Additiona...
Posted by anonymous | April 7, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
We Couldn't Be Happier
Mr. Ashton represented us in a very difficult case that just settled. He was so kind and helpful throughout the course of the lawsuit and always kept us advised about what was going on. We are very happy with the result in our case and would recommend him to anyone needing legal assistance.
Posted by anonymous | March 9, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Was Warned
Firm that took my case had warned me not to waste my time speaking with Frank Ashton and wish I had listened.
Frank Ashton
Replied last June 1, 2017I am sorry that we did not meet your expectations. Sometimes different law firms come to different conclusions on whether a case has merit which is why I always advise potential clients to get a second opinion even if we turn the case down. We have taken many cases which were previously rejected by another law firm and I am sure other firms have accepted cases we rejected. Yours is the first negative review I have received in 30 years of practice. Again, I am sorry that we did not meet your expectations but we certainly wish you success with your legal case.
Posted by Stephen | May 7, 2015 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Frank Ashton
I only spoke with Attorney Ashton by phone and he seemed quite knowledgeable regarding malpractice and he was quite courteous. I have to call him back after I have met with my doctors again.
Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2009
He's your Lawyer and your friend.
Mr Ashton handle my wife's personal injury case. My wife and I could not be happier with Franks efforts to settle our case in a swift and fair settlement. I don't think you find a better Lawyer in the State of Florida.
Frank Albert Ashton's Lawyer Endorsements
"Frank is an exceptional attorney. I would highly recommend him for any med mal or serious personal injury case in Jacksonville FL."
"I endorse Frank. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Frank Ashton understands the law as it relates to medical issues as well as anyone I have ever met. He has an outstanding way of getting to the important facts quickly and developing the case employing his professionalism and persuasive style."
Steven Sands
Medical malpractice lawyer
Michael Tyde
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2019
Best Law Firm - Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury, U.S. News Best Law Firms
2019
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2019
Best Lawyer, Personal Injury, Best Lawyers in America
2019
Best Lawyer, Commercial Litigation & Personal Injury, Best Lawyers in America
2019
Member, National Trial Lawyers - Top 100 Trial Lawyers
2019
AV Preeminent Rated (highest rating for legal ability & ethics), Martindale-Hubbell
2019
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Best Lawyers in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Magazine
2019
Invited Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2019
Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2013
Invited Member, Cambridge Who's Who of Executives & Professionals
2011
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2011
Invited Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2010
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Invited Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2009
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Invited Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2008
"Book of Lists" Top Law Firms, Jacksonville Business Journal
2007
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
"Book of Lists" Top Law Firms, Jacksonville Business Journal
2007
Invited Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2006
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
"Book of Lists" Top Law Firms, Jacksonville Business Journal
2006
Invited Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2005
Invited Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2005
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
Invited Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
1986
Articles Editor, University of Florida Law Review, University of Florida
1986
J.D. with High Honors, University of Florida College of Law
1986
Order of the Coif, National Order of the Coif
1985
University of Florida Law Review, University of Florida
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Partner, Hardesty Tyde Green & Ashton, PA
2002 - 2003
Adjunct Professor Legal Nurse Consulting Program, University of North Florida
1991 - 2006
Partner and Managing Partner, Peek Cobb Edwards & Ashton, PA
1988 - 1991
Assistant State Attorney and Homicide Prosecutor, State Attorney's Office
1986 - 1988
Associate, Steel Hector & Davis
Associations
2017 - Present
American Board of Trial AdvocatesMember
2013 - Present
Association of Interstate Trucking Lawyers of AmericaMember
2005 - Present
Florida Justice AssociationEagle Member
2001 - Present
Jacksonville Justice AssociationMember
1998 - Present
National Association of Elder Law AttorneysMember
1996 - Present
American College of BarristersQueen's Counsel
1991 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh CircuitMember
1988 - Present
United States District Court for the Middle District of FloridaMember
1988 - Present
Jacksonville Bar AssociationMember
1987 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1986 - Present
Florida BarMember
1986 - Present
Supreme Court of FloridaMember
1986 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of FloridaMember
2011 - 2019
Statewide Nominating Commission for Judges of Compensation ClaimsMember
2003 - 2004
Jacksonville Trial Lawyers AssociationPresident
2001 - 2002
Jacksonville Trial Lawyers AssociationSecretary/ Treasurer
2001 - 2005
Jacksonville Historic Preservation CommissionChairman and Board Member
1993 - 2005
Academy of Florida Trial LawyersMember and Eagle Member
1984 - 1986
Phi Alpha DeltaMember
1979 - 2003
United States Naval ReserveCDR(ret)
Sample of Legal Cases
Medical Malpractice
$6,219,968 verdict for plaintiff
Confidential
$4,500,000 settlement
Confidential
$3,000,000 settlement
Confidential
$4,500,000 settlement
Ayers v. Obi
$2,035,000 verdict for plaintiff
Sherburne v. Wy-Lak Partners, Ltd.
$922,000 verdict for plaintiff plus attorney's fee
For a full list of cases, please see our website
Education
1986
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
JD with High Honors
Speaking Engagements
2003
Nursing Home Litigation in Florida
Strategies and defenses in nursing home claims
2000
Florida Nursing Home Litigation
Discovery in nursing home claims
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
DOCTOR ORDERED AN MRI OF WRONG AREA AND HOSP IS BILLING ME FOR THE TEST
05 Feb 2009
Q&A
If a colonoscopy is thought to be the cause of septic shock, is there any legal recourse?
07 Feb 2009