Choosing the right personal injury attorney is a crucial decision. You are presented with many choices when choosing a legal professional charged with the responsibility of helping you recover funds to compensate for your medical bills, lost work time, and physical and emotional distress. However, only some can boast the background of renowned northern California personal injury lawyer Craig Fontaine Ashton and his firm Ashton and Price.
The Client Always Comes First
When you retain Ashton's services, you are the top priority. Ashton and his team, led by partner Chris Price, oversee a client-centered practice where you are considered a person experiencing a life crisis needing help, not merely a name or case number. When you contact the firm, you speak to a real person, not an answering service, who will immediately refer you to an attorney offering a free consultation.
The other issue Ashton wants you to be concerned about is recovery. He prides himself on referring you to top medical specialists, while he and his staff tend to all other matters related to your case. Above all, you will not receive any charges unless your case is successful.
"This reflects my belief in accessible justice for all injury victims regardless of the complexity of their case," he said.
Beliefs Staked in Heritage and Values
Ashton's commitment to old-fashioned values is more than a professional tagline. He hails from a long lineage of notable and historical figures like George Washington, the nation's first president, and Richard Henry Lee, president of the Continental Congress, who set the political and legal framework for the United States.
While impressive, Ashton does not use his heritage as bragging material but as inspiration. His famous ancestors used integrity and justice to help build the nation in its beginning stages. He applies the same principles to his legal practice.
Building a Career
Ashton demonstrated his penchant for leadership even before stepping into a courtroom. After graduating from the University of California Berkeley, he enrolled in Pepperdine Law School. While a student at said academic institution, he served as President of the Environmental Law Society and the Law School Student Body president. United States Attorney General Richard Thornberg named him the Best Oral Advocate in the Vincent S. Dalsimer Moot Court Competition.
After earning his law degree, he honed his craft under the tutelage of legendary lawyers like Arnold Laub and Melvin Belli. In 1996, he and fellow Pepperdine Law graduate Price started the firm bearing their names. Almost three decades later, Ashton has successfully earned more than $250 million in settlements, awards, and jury verdicts for his client base.
With Success Comes Recognition
Ashton's work has yielded numerous notable recognitions, such as being named North American Attorney of the Year in 2024 and the California Attorney of the Year in 2024 by Who's Who Publishing, The Publishing President's Circle Top Attorney of North America in 2024, the Lawyers of Distinction Recognition of Excellence in 2024, and Top 100 Lawyer Attorney of the Year in 2023.
Ashton vows to continue to employ integrity in his practice to bring justice to as many injured people as possible. He aims to provide you with all the perks and benefits of working with a large law firm while still employing a personal touch that helps build a rapport with clients, laying the groundwork for his success.
"For the best advice, don't think twice; call Ashton and Price," Ashton concluded with a self-deprecating smile that would have made George Washington proud.
