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Alison R. Ashmore
A seasoned litigator recognized for her sharp strategic thinking and persuasive advocacy, she represents individuals in complex cases against domestic and international corporations across jurisdictions nationwide.
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- Direct: 214.888.8305
- Mobile: 214.695.8247
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Few trial lawyers walk into a courtroom as prepared and with as much competitive zeal as Alison Ashmore. An accomplished litigator known for her ability to craft compelling arguments and effective strategies, she brings her formidable advocacy skills to cases representing individuals against domestic and international business organizations in jurisdictions around the country.
With creativity and consideration of each client’s specific objectives and overall interests, Alison develops tailored, holistic litigation approaches that account for the bigger picture along with the smallest details. Clients appreciate her candor and clarity, which allows them to make informed decisions about how best to proceed.
The depth and breadth of Alison’s business litigation experience allow her to effectively and efficiently address disputes of every size and complexity. Alison’s experience is wide-ranging including contractual disputes, protection of confidential information, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, unfair competition, personal injury, employment disputes, and bankruptcy litigation.
REPRESENTATION AND RESULTS:
- Lead trial counsel defending former president of company accused of breach of fiduciary duty, fraudulent transfers, and usurpation of corporate opportunity by a liquidation trustee following the company’s bankruptcy
- Representation of Fortune 100 company in Fair Labor Standards Act case involving claims of tens of thousands of employees, resulting in efficient court approved settlement
- Successfully obtaining and defending against temporary restraining orders in various cases involving non-competition and non-solicitation agreements and regarding protection of alleged trade secrets and confidential information
- Obtained summary judgment, affirmed on appeal, in favor of a Fortune 100 company, dismissing claims by former employee of discrimination and retaliation
- Representation of real estate developers in litigation with the City of Dallas, the Board of Adjustment, and local homeowners’ associations
- Obtained directed verdict in favor of employer on claims for wrongful termination of employment
- Assisted in obtaining the dismissal in federal district court of a $25 million fraud and breach of fiduciary duty lawsuit against a major national law firm and obtained sanctions in favor of the law firm
- Defended employer against claims of workers’ compensation discrimination and retaliation, resulting in summary judgment in favor of the employer on discrimination and unanimous jury finding of no retaliation
- Second chair at multi-day arbitration representing a Fortune 500 company in multimillion dollar claim arising from outsourcing contract
- Defense of large law firm in suit brought by former client involving tax planning advice
- Representation of high-profile personal injury law firm in suit for negligence regarding its handling of a medical malpractice case
- Assisted in defense of law firm against claim of malicious prosecution arising from case alleging fraud and attempting to collect a debt spanning over a decade and involving criminal prosecution
- Defense of law firm from claim of negligence arising from advice regarding handling of employment and stock agreements
- Representation of construction company in litigation involving misappropriation of trade secrets, unfair competition, and employee raiding issues through jury verdict for client
- Assisted in breach of fiduciary duty suit against trustee
- Defense of suits for employment discrimination and retaliation based on race, sex, or religion, involving workers’ compensation claims, and breach of contract
- Defense of suit seeking injunctive relief against the unauthorized use and disclosure of company confidential information
