Atty. John William Ashley

Atty. John William Ashley

Mr. John William Ashley is a lawyer practicing general practice, municipal law, workers' compensation and 5 other areas of law.

Allentown Allentown 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About John William Ashley at a glance

John William Ashley is a Partner based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, practicing at Fonzone & Ashley. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, zoning, government, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1980), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1981), U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1987), and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania (1988). Educated at University of Pittsburgh (J.D., 1980) and University of Pittsburgh (B.S., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Lehigh County, Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Allentown, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John William Ashley is a lawyer practicing general practice, municipal law, workers' compensation and 5 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of Pittsburgh in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • John practices at Fonzone & Ashley in Allentown, PA

Practice Areas Explained

John William Ashley's Areas of Practice

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

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.

John William Ashley is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Workers Compensation

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

John William Ashley is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Land Use & Zoning

John William Ashley is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

John William Ashley is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

John William Ashley is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Allentown are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John William Ashley

Where is John William Ashley's law office located?
John William Ashley's law practice is located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The firm is Fonzone & Ashley. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John William Ashley handle?
John William Ashley focuses on personal injury, workers comp, zoning, government, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has John William Ashley practiced law?
John William Ashley has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did John William Ashley go to law school?
John William Ashley earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.S., 1977).
How can I contact John William Ashley for a consultation?
You can contact John William Ashley 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 John William Ashley received?
John William Ashley's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Pittsburgh
- 1980
B.S.
University of Pittsburgh
- 1977

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1999

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