Atty. Debra Ann Ashley

Atty. Debra Ann Ashley

Ms. Debra Ann Ashley is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, labour and employment, intellectual property licensing and 1 other area of law.

Charlotte Charlotte 32 yrs experience 32 year
Call (980) 334-6733 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Debra Ann Ashley at a glance

Debra Ann Ashley is a employment, ip, ip licensing, and entertainment attorney based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in New York (1994), District of Columbia (1995), and California (2000). Educated at Barnard College, Columbia University (B.A. Georgetown, 1989) and Georgetown University Law Center J.D. (—). Serands clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Debra Ann Ashley is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, labour and employment, intellectual property licensing and 1 other area of law
  • Debra received a B.A. degree from Barnard College, Columbia University in 1989, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Debra practices in Charlotte, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Debra Ann Ashley's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Debra Ann Ashley is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in North Carolina →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Debra Ann Ashley is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in North Carolina →

IP Licensing

Debra Ann Ashley is one of 2,744 ip licensing attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip licensing attorneys in North Carolina →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

Debra Ann Ashley is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment 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 Charlotte 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 Debra Ann Ashley

Where is Debra Ann Ashley's law office located?
Debra Ann Ashley's law practice is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Debra Ann Ashley handle?
Debra Ann Ashley focuses on employment, ip, ip licensing, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Debra Ann Ashley practiced law?
Debra Ann Ashley has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Debra Ann Ashley go to law school?
Debra Ann Ashley earned their education at (B.A. Georgetown, 1989); (—).
How can I contact Debra Ann Ashley for a consultation?
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Education

B.A. Georgetown
Barnard College, Columbia University
- 1989
Georgetown University Law Center J.D.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1994
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1995
California
Admitted: 2000

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