Atty. Derek J Ashton
Derek J Ashton is a lawyer practicing catastrophic injury, products liability, insurance fraud and 6 other areas of law. Derek received a B.S. degree from University of Oregon in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years.
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Derek J Ashton is a Partner based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Sussman Shank LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, white collar, product liability, and tbi/sci. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1987), U.S. District Court, District of Oregon (2003), and Washington (2008). Educated at University of Oregon (J.D. Finance, 1987) and University of Oregon (B.S. Finance, 1983). Active member of Multnomah County Bar Association Oregon Association of Defense Counsel American Law Firm Association. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Derek J Ashton is a lawyer practicing catastrophic injury, products liability, insurance fraud and 6 other areas of law
- Derek received a B.S. degree from University of Oregon in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Derek practices at Sussman Shank LLP in Portland, OR
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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.
Derek J Ashton is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Oregon →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Derek J Ashton is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Oregon →
Derek J Ashton is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Oregon →
Derek J Ashton is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Oregon →
Derek J Ashton is one of 10,267 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci attorneys in Oregon →
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Why local counsel matters in Oregon
Practicing law in Oregon. Legal matters in Oregon are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oregon state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oregon 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 Oregon courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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