Ashley Mitchell
Atlanta
Summary
Seasoned attorney accomplished in building winning cases. Talented in understanding intricacies behind laws and crafting persuasive oral arguments and written positions. Dedicated to meeting clients' needs with compassionate legal representation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Partner
Turnbull Moak & Pendergrass
Atlanta
02.2022 - Current
- Established the firm's daycare injury practice and obtained over $10 million in results for child abuse clients.
- Developed case intake procedures for negligent security, sexual assault, and child injury cases and trained staff on compassionate handling and intake protocols.
- Handled federal and state court cases in South Carolina, Texas, Illinois, California, Georgia, and others.
Attorney
Schneider Hammers
Sandy Springs
07.2018 - 02.2022
- Tried multiple motor vehicle collision cases to verdict in Georgia state courts.
- Developed referring counsel relationships and grew firm referral sources by over 30% in two years.
- Managed complex injury case team and staff of five individuals.
Senior Defense Associate
Hall Booth Smith, P.C.
Atlanta
03.2015 - 06.2018
- Specialized in insurance defense litigation, focusing on transportation cases in state and federal courts.
- Drafted and argued complex substantive motions, including Daubert and summary judgment motions.
- Provided investigative support for insurers as part of the firm's Rapid Response Team.
Associate
Lueder, Larkin & Hunter, LLC
Atlanta
05.2013 - 03.2015
- Practiced all areas of insurance defense litigation, including general liability, premises and products liability, and transportation defense.
- Primarily directed liability group's coverage & declaratory judgment action litigation.
- Served as second chair at trial in cases pending in state and federal courts in Georgia.
Education
Juris Doctor -
University of Georgia School of Law
Athens, GA05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Georgia
Athens, GA01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Georgia
Athens, GA01.2007
Skills
- Trial preparation
- Client advocacy
- Negotiation strategies
- Litigation strategy
- Referral development
- Team leadership
- Staff development
Affiliations
- Georgia Kids Belong Advisory Board Member, 2024 to present
- Current Member of the Wieuca Road Baptist Church Day School Parent Advisory Board
- Cody Gowder Memorial Scholarship Fund Board and planning committee
Timeline
Junior Partner
Turnbull Moak & Pendergrass
02.2022 - Current
Attorney
Schneider Hammers
07.2018 - 02.2022
Senior Defense Associate
Hall Booth Smith, P.C.
03.2015 - 06.2018
Associate
Lueder, Larkin & Hunter, LLC
05.2013 - 03.2015
Juris Doctor -
University of Georgia School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Georgia
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Georgia
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