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Leon Ashford has been a trial lawyer for more than 40 years and has been the managing member at Hare Wynn for over 20 years. Throughout his career, Leon has a proven record of consistently obtaining multi-million dollar jury verdicts and settlements for his clients, their families and their small businesses. With great success in representing clients in complex litigation involving catastrophic personal injuries and wrongful death, he has also been called to represent family-owned and closely held businesses in litigation where generations of success were on the line. When the stakes are high, he feels strongly that experienced trial lawyers and a team approach bring success in these cases for his clients.
Leon and his wife, Barbara, have been married for over 40 years. They have three children – David, Ben, and Laura – and four grandchildren – all boys! He is Alabama’s biggest fan, he loves to cook, and is an active member of Canterbury United Methodist Church. Leon has a big heart for others and proudly serves on the Advisory Board of Nick’s Kids Foundation, which is a foundation started by Nick and Terry Saban to promote and support children, family, teacher and student causes in the spirit of faith, giving and community ().
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Licensed in Alabama for 52 years
State: Alabama
Acquired: 1973
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Location
Hare Wynn Newell & Newton, LLP
2025 3rd Avenue North, Suite 800, Birmingham, AL, 35203-3378
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Posted by Ryan | February 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
One of the country’s most well-renown PI attorneys
Leon Ashford is one of the country’s most well-renowned attorneys for personal injury, and he - along with the excellent Devan Byrd - handled my complicated case with care. Trust me, when it comes to these situations, not all lawyers are the same. And you want someone with experience. They were able ...
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"Leon is an amazing trial lawyer, negotiator and problem solver. He does a fantastic job in business "bet the company" litigation, medical negligence cases and significant injury and wrongful death cases. Leon's reputation for honesty, integrity and hard work precedes him wherever he goes and helps him achieve extraordinary results for clients in need."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Top Flight Attorney Hall of Fame, B-Metro Magazine
2019
Litigation Star, Benchmark Plaintiff
2019
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Finalist - CEO Awards, Birmingham Business Journal
2016
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
"Lawyer of the Year" - Bet-the-Company Litigation, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
"Lawyer of the Year" - Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
"Lawyer of the Year" - Bet-the-Company Litigation, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2010
"Lawyer of the Year" - Personal Injury Litigation, Best Lawyers in America
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2008
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2006
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2005
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2004
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2003
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2002
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2001
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
1993
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
1992
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
1991
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
Work Experience
1980 - Present
Managing Partner, Hare Wynn Newell & Newton
Associations
Alabama Association for Justice
Member
Alabama State Bar
Member
Alabama Law Foundation
Fellow
American Association for Justice
Member
American Bar Association
Member
American Board of Trial Advocates
Member
American College of Trial Lawyers
Fellow
Birmingham Bar Association
Member
International Academy of Trial Lawyers
Fellow
Education
1973
University of Alabama School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1970
University of Alabama
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
2009
Super Lawyers Magazine
The Influence of Bear Bryant
Languages
English