Overview
Joel Ashton is a partner in our Livonia office where he focuses his practice on insurance defense, including Michigan No-Fault claims (PIP, automobile negligence, uninsured/ underinsured motorist), as well as premises liability and general negligence; real estate and community association law; municipal law; and discrimination cases. His practice also includes the defense of contract and liability claims, contract interpretation issues, subrogation claims involving automobile, fire and casualty, commercial and related coverage. He maintains an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest possible rating an attorney can achieve for both ethical standards and legal ability.
Mr. Ashton is an experienced litigator who has tried over 50 civil jury trials in Circuit and District Courts throughout Michigan and has participated in countless arbitrations, facilitations and case evaluations. He is skilled at breaking down complex matters into understandable terms, which allows clients the ability to evaluate options and develop effective strategies.
Practice Groups
Appeals and LitigationCommunity Association and Real Estate LawCommunity Association LawInsurance DefenseMunicipal LawReal Estate LawEducation
Kalamazoo College, B.A., cum laude, 1989
DePaul University, J.D., 1992
Honors
AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest possible rating an attorney can achieve for both ethical standards and legal ability.
Memberships and Associations
State Bar of Michigan
– Negligence Section
Insurance Alliance of Michigan (IAM)
Phi Beta Kappa, Kalamazoo College
Presentations & Articles
Current State of the Michigan No-Fault Act, National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors’ (NAIFA)- Michigan Chapter, June 18, 2024
United Condominium Owners of Michigan (UCOM) 50th Anniversary Conference, April 26, 2024
Community Associations Institute (CAI) Annual Conference and Expo, March 23, 2023
Community Associations Institute’s (CAI) Great Exhibitor Outdoor Vendor Fair, May 18, 2022
Community Associations Institute’s (CAI) Great Exhibitor Outdoor Vendor Fair, May 19, 2021
Update to the Amendments to the Michigan No-Fault Act, National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors’ (NAIFA) Auto No-Fault Reform Conference, May 13, 2020
Community Associations Institute (CAI) Annual Conference and Expo, March 6, 2020
Update to the Amendments to the Michigan No-Fault Act, National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors’ (NAIFA) Auto No-Fault Reform Conference, December 19, 2019
Michigan No-Fault Act, City of Warren TV program, August 16, 2019
Jurisdiction and Court Admissions
Michigan State Courts
United States District Courts for the Eastern District of Michigan
United States District Courts for the Western District of Michigan
Practice Groups
Appeals and Litigation Community Association and Real Estate Law Insurance Defense Municipal LawEducation
Kalamazoo College, B.A., cum laude, 1989
DePaul University, J.D., 1992
Honors
AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest possible rating an attorney can achieve for both ethical standards and legal ability.