Atty. Ashley M. Edwards

Atty. Ashley M. Edwards

What We Stand For First and foremost, we care most about your situation and aim to do everything in our power to get what is right for you. At the Worker’s Compensation...

Wilmington Wilmington 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Ashley M. Edwards at a glance

Ashley M. Edwards is a Partner based in Wilmington, North Carolina, practicing at Prior, Criner & Edwards, PLLC. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, workers comp, ssd, and securities. Admitted to practice in North Carolina U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina (1998). Educated at University of Tennessee College of Law (J.D., 1998) and University of North Carolina at Wilmington (B.S. Business, 1993). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New Hanover County, North Carolina (Member, Dispute Resolution Section Council) and American Bar Associations North Carolina State Bar (Member, Workers' Compensation Section Council) Fifth Judicial District Bar. Serands clients in Wilmington, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • What We Stand For First and foremost, we care most about your situation and aim to do everything in our power to get what is right for you
  • At the Worker’s Compensation
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Practice Areas Explained

Ashley M. Edwards's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ashley M. Edwards handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Ashley M. Edwards is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in North Carolina →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Ashley M. Edwards is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in North Carolina →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Ashley M. Edwards is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in North Carolina →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Ashley M. Edwards is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in North Carolina →

Securities Law

Ashley M. Edwards is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Wilmington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ashley M. Edwards

Where is Ashley M. Edwards's law office located?
Ashley M. Edwards's law practice is located in Wilmington, North Carolina. The firm is Prior, Criner & Edwards, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ashley M. Edwards handle?
Ashley M. Edwards focuses on car accidents, personal injury, workers comp, ssd, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Ashley M. Edwards practiced law?
Ashley M. Edwards has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Ashley M. Edwards go to law school?
Ashley M. Edwards earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.S. Business, 1993).
How can I contact Ashley M. Edwards for a consultation?
You can contact Ashley M. Edwards directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Ashley M. Edwards received?
Ashley M. Edwards's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee College of Law
- 1998
B.S. Business
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
- 1993

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

North Carolina U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina
Admitted: 1998

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