Atty. Katherine Fleming Ashton

Atty. Katherine Fleming Ashton

Katherine Fleming Ashton is a lawyer practicing corporate finance and securities, audit committee counseling, technology and 5 other areas of law. Katherine received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Santa Monica Santa Monica 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Katherine Fleming Ashton at a glance

Katherine Fleming Ashton is a Partner based in Santa Monica, California, practicing at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in California (1985). Educated at Stanford University Law School (J.D., 1985) and Stanford University (A.B., 1981). Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Katherine Fleming Ashton is a lawyer practicing corporate finance and securities, audit committee counseling, technology and 5 other areas of law
  • Katherine received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Katherine practices at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP in Santa Monica, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Katherine Fleming Ashton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Katherine Fleming Ashton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Securities Law

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Consumer Protection

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Katherine Fleming Ashton

Where is Katherine Fleming Ashton's law office located?
Katherine Fleming Ashton's law practice is located in Santa Monica, California. The firm is Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Katherine Fleming Ashton handle?
Katherine Fleming Ashton focuses on business, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Katherine Fleming Ashton practiced law?
Katherine Fleming Ashton has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Katherine Fleming Ashton go to law school?
Katherine Fleming Ashton earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (A.B., 1981).
How can I contact Katherine Fleming Ashton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Stanford University Law School
- 1985
A.B.
Stanford University
- 1981

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1985

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