Ashley Marton Email & Phone Number

Portland, Or, Us

Portland, Oregon, United States

Portland, Oregon Area

I represent public and private employees in claims regarding workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, unpaid wages, overtime, and numerous other employment disputes. I also negotiate severance and employment contracts.

Portland, Oregon Area

I represent people from all walks of life in claims regarding workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, unpaid wages, overtime and numerous other employment disputes. I am licensed in the state and federal courts of Oregon, Arizona and New York.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

I represent public and private employees in a wide variety of state and federal employment matters including wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, overtime, equal pay and other wage issues, retirement/disability issues, administrative appeals and review and negotiation of non-compete contracts and severance agreements.

Greater New York City Area

Provided per diem trial, discovery and litigation services for civil litigation firms in New York and Arizona. Drafted e-blast articles on current legal topics for firms' websites and blogs. Drafted motions, legal memorandum and discovery documents. Contracted with New York law firms to provide services specializing in state and federal litigation, employment law, corporate restructurings and workouts, bankruptcy and creditors rights, and commercial real estate matters.

Greater New York City Area

Litigation attorney that managed caseload of over 100 general liability related cases that included personal injury, auto accident, trip & fall, labor law and medical malpractice. Conducted 20+jury selections, 5+inquests, and three jury trials. Defended and conducted 25+ depositions and 50-h hearings. Developed trial strategies and prepared clients for trial and depositions. Drafted both dispositive and non-dispositive motions. Handled heavy daily court appearance calendar in all five boroughs of NYC. Appeared for motion arguments, preliminary and compliance conferences, pre-trial conferences, and framed issue hearings.

Greater New York City Area

Associate attorney that worked on cases mainly focusing on commercial law, business law and civil and commercial litigation. Conducted extensive research for 1,000+ Cablevision property damage claims and handled many aspects of Cablevision’s property damage lawsuits in New York City courts. Corresponded with insurance companies on a daily basis and helped settled Cablevision claims. Prepared for and sat second seat during a jury trial on a $1 million construction contract dispute. Researched and drafted motions, memorandum of law, pleadings, and discovery responses in the areas of commercial law and business related litigation.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Conducted client interviews, drafted pleadings - including an appellate brief - performed legal research, investigated facts and contributed to court appearances. Achieved stringent deadlines, communicated effectively with clients, peers and superiors and identified relevant legal arguments through detailed and creative research. Efficiently maintained billable hours through Omega billing system.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Heavily researched employment discrimination issues under Title VII, ADAAA, ADEA, and Equal Pay Act. Assisted at all phases in trial of EEOC v. AutoZone, which rendered a favorable verdict for the EEOC. Reviewed and organized thousands of pages of discovery materials and gained critical insight and understanding of EEOC process and procedures.

B.A., B.A., Political Science, Cum Laude; History, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Community Outreach and Advocacy for Refugees (COAR) Asst. Director (2007-2008); volunteer (2006-2007) Pi Sigma.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.)

Activities and Societies: Phoenix Law Review, Managing Board, Research and Writing Editor. Teaching Assistant, Phoenix School of Law.