Biography
With more than 40 years of trial experience, D. Leon Ashford has earned a reputation as a skilled trial lawyer and dedicated personal injury attorney committed to fighting for the rights of ordinary injured individuals. Throughout the course of his legal career, he has fought for and won countless successful verdicts, including many multi-million dollar recoveries for his clients. Leon is experienced in a wide range of practice areas, including product liability, commercial and business litigation, wrongful death, and more, and he has been highly-awarded for his outstanding legal practice. Call Hare Wynn today for a free consultation!
Practice Area
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors, Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death, Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts, Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes,
Professional Experience
Managing Partner
Hare, Wynn, Newell & Newton, LLP
1980 - Current
Education
University of Alabama School of Law
J.D. (1973) | Law
University of Alabama - Birmingham
B.S. (1970)
Awards
Mid-South Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers
2018
Finalist - CEO Awards
The Birmingham Business Journal
2017
Birmingham “Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year”
Best Lawyers
2012
Birmingham “Lawyer of the Year for Bet-the-Company Litigation.”
Best Lawyers
2012
Top 10 attorneys in the State of Alabama
Super Lawyers
Professional Associations
Alabama State Bar
Member
Current
Alabama Association for Justice
Member
Current
Alabama Law Foundation
Fellow
Current
American Association for Justice
Member
Current
American Bar Association
Member
Current
Offices
Hare, Wynn, Newell & Newton, LLP
2025 3rd Avenue North,
Suite 800
Birmingham, AL 35203
Toll-Free: (855) 997-9319
Telephone: (205) 328-5330
Fax: (205) 324-2165
Hare, Wynn, Newell & Newton, LLP
325 W Main St
#210
Lexington, KY 40507
Toll-Free: (859) 550-2900