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Prior to becoming a trial lawyer, I was an officer in the United States Navy for many years. I continued that career in the Naval Reserves and retired as a Commander in 2003.
My legal career has given me broad experience in a variety of legal fields. I began work out of law school with one of Florida's largest and best known law firms. I then became an Assistant State Attorney prosecuting criminal defendants in County and Circuit Courts. While a prosecutor, I served as a Felony Division Chief and was a member of the Homicide Prosecution Team.
Since 1991, I have been involved exclusively in civil trial practice with an emphasis on personal injury, medical malpractice, nursing home neglect/abuse, and brain injury cases. I have achieved numerous million dollar and multi-million dollar awards and settlements for my clients. For further information on case results, please visit our website at www.jaxlegal.com.
| Frank Albert Ashton: | Member at The Jax Lawyers |
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4004 Atlantic Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32207 |
| Website: | http://www.jaxlegal.com/frank-a-ashton-attorney/ |
| Phone: | 904-398-2212 |
| Fax: | 904-249-9025 |
| Offices: |
Jax Lawyers
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I have handled personal injury cases for many years on behalf of injured parties in auto accidents, slip and fall accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse/neglect, etc. A list of the cases I have handled is available on our firm's website. Some of my cases include a $4,500,000 settlement in a slip and fall case, a $4,500,000 settlement in a brain injury case, a $3,000,000 settlement in an RSD case, and a $2,035,000 verdict in a plastic surgery malpractice case.
Medical malpractice is one of my areas of specialization. For results I have obtained in these cases, please visit our website.
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| United States Naval Reserve | CDR(ret) | 1979 - 2003 |
| Phi Alpha Delta | Member | 1984 - 1986 |
| Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
| Supreme Court of Florida | Member | N/A |
| United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida | Member | N/A |
| American Association for Justice | Member | N/A |
| United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida | Member | N/A |
| Jacksonville Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Member | N/A |
| Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers | Member and Eagle Member | 1993 - 2005 |
| American College of Barristers | Queen's Counsel | N/A |
| National Association of Elder Law Attorneys | Member | N/A |
| National Association of Elder Law Attorneys | Member | 1998 - 1900 |
| Jacksonville Justice Association | Member | 2001 - 1900 |
| Jacksonville Justice Association | Member | N/A |
| Jacksonville Trial Lawyers Association | Secretary/ Treasurer | 2001 - 2002 |
| Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission | Chairman and Board Member | 2001 - 2005 |
| Jacksonville Trial Lawyers Association | President | 2003 - 2004 |
| Florida Justice Association | Eagle Member | 2005 - 1900 |
| Florida Justice Association | Eagle Member | N/A |
| Statewide Nominating Commission for Judges of Compensation Claims | Member | 2011 - 2019 |
| Association of Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America | Member | N/A |
| Association of Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America | Member | 2013 - 1900 |
| American Board of Trial Advocates | Member | 2017 - 1900 |
| American Board of Trial Advocates | Member | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Member | Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2019 |
| AV Preeminent Rated (highest rating for legal ability & ethics) | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
| Member | National Trial Lawyers - Top 100 Trial Lawyers | 2019 |
| Best Lawyer, Commercial Litigation & Personal Injury | Best Lawyers in America | 2019 |
| Best Lawyer, Personal Injury | Best Lawyers in America | 2019 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2019 |
| Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
| AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
| Invited Member | Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2019 |
| Best Lawyers in Jacksonville | Jacksonville Magazine | 2019 |
| Best Law Firm - Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury | U.S. News Best Law Firms | 2019 |
| Invited Member | Cambridge Who's Who of Executives & Professionals | 2013 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2011 |
| Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
| AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
| Invited Member | Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2011 |
| Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
| AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
| Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers | Martindale-Hubbell | 2009 |
| Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers | Martindale-Hubbell | 2009 |
| AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2009 |
| Invited Member | Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2009 |
| "Book of Lists" Top Law Firms | Jacksonville Business Journal | 2008 |
| Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers | Martindale-Hubbell | 2008 |
| AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2008 |
| Invited Member | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2008 |
| "Book of Lists" Top Law Firms | Jacksonville Business Journal | 2007 |
| Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers | Martindale-Hubbell | 2007 |
| AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2007 |
| Invited Member | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2007 |
| "Book of Lists" Top Law Firms | Jacksonville Business Journal | 2006 |
| AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2006 |
| Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers | Martindale-Hubbell | 2006 |
| Invited Member | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2006 |
| AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2005 |
| Invited Member | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2005 |
| Invited Member | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2004 |
| AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2004 |
| Articles Editor, University of Florida Law Review | University of Florida | 1986 |
| Order of the Coif | National Order of the Coif | 1986 |
| J.D. with High Honors | University of Florida College of Law | 1986 |
| University of Florida Law Review | University of Florida | 1985 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | JD with High Honors | 1986 |
| University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | JD with High Honors | 1986 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Ayers v. Obi | $2,035,000 verdict for plaintiff |
| Confidential | $4,500,000 settlement |
| Confidential | $3,000,000 settlement |
| Confidential | $4,500,000 settlement |
| For a full list of cases, please see our website | |
| Medical Malpractice | $6,219,968 verdict for plaintiff |
| Sherburne v. Wy-Lak Partners, Ltd. | $922,000 verdict for plaintiff plus attorney's fee |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 611311 | 1986 | 09/15/2021 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Home Litigation in Florida | Strategies and defenses in nursing home claims | 2003 |
| Florida Nursing Home Litigation | Discovery in nursing home claims | 2000 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | Steel Hector & Davis | 1986 - 1988 |
| Associate | Steel Hector & Davis | 1986 - 1988 |
| Assistant State Attorney and Homicide Prosecutor | State Attorney's Office | 1988 - 1991 |
| Assistant State Attorney and Homicide Prosecutor | State Attorney's Office | 1988 - 1991 |
| Partner and Managing Partner | Peek Cobb Edwards & Ashton, PA | 1991 - 2006 |
| Partner and Managing Partner | Peek Cobb Edwards & Ashton, PA | 1991 - 2006 |
| Adjunct Professor Legal Nurse Consulting Program | University of North Florida | 2002 - 2003 |
| Adjunct Professor Legal Nurse Consulting Program | University of North Florida | 2002 - 2003 |
| Partner | Hardesty Tyde Green & Ashton, PA | 2006 - 1900 |
| Partner | Hardesty Tyde Green & Ashton, PA | N/A |
