Atty. Joel Bruce Ashton
Joel Bruce Ashton is a lawyer practicing government law, insurance defense litigation, negligence law and 1 other area of law. Joel received a B.A. degree from Kalamazoo College in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years.
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Joel Bruce Ashton is a Member based in Clawson, Michigan, practicing at Draugelis & Ashton, L.L.P.. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on personal injury, government, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1992) and Illinois (2025). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1992) and Kalamazoo College (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Oakland County and American Bar Associations State Bar of Michigan. Serands clients in Clawson, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joel Bruce Ashton is a lawyer practicing government law, insurance defense litigation, negligence law and 1 other area of law
- Joel received a B.A. degree from Kalamazoo College in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
- Joel practices at Draugelis & Ashton, L.L.P. in Clawson, MI and 1 other location
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Joel Bruce Ashton's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joel Bruce Ashton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Joel Bruce Ashton is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Michigan →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Joel Bruce Ashton is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Michigan →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Joel Bruce Ashton is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Michigan →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Joel Bruce Ashton is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Michigan →
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Why local counsel matters in Michigan
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Clawson are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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