J. Ashley Twombley
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney in Beaufort, SC
Selected To Rising Stars: 2013
- Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff (50%),
- Estate & Trust Litigation (30%),
- General Litigation (20%)
Guiding people and families through the legal challenges they may face over the course of their lives, J. Ashley Twombley focuses his practice on personal injury, estate and probate litigation, and complex business litigation. As a founding attorney at Twenge + Twombley Law Firm, he serves clients in Beaufort and Bluffton, South Carolina, as well as on Hilton Head Island.
In 2000, Mr. Twombley earned a Bachelor of Arts from Clemson University, graduating cum laude. He went on to also graduate cum laude from the University of South Carolina School of Law, receiving a Juris Doctor in 2003.
An experienced litigator, Mr. Twombley handles cases on behalf of defendants and plaintiffs, representing clients from individual people to large corporations in a range of complex matters. Offering customized guidance and dedicated advocacy, he strives to help his clients achieve the best possible outcomes to their legal issues. Mr. Twombley has an Avvo “Superb” rating and has received the highest possible rating of AV Preeminent* from Martindale-Hubbell, and he is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
Community involvement is a priority for Mr. Twombley. He is a member of the Beaufort County Bar and the American Association for Justice, and previously served as chair of the board of directors for the Protection & Advocacy of People with Disabilities Inc. Currently, Mr. Twombley is on the board of directors for the United Way of the Lowcountry Inc., and the Distant Island Homeowners Association. He also volunteers his time, providing pro bono representation to clients in civil rights cases, including those resulting from prison mistreatment claims.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
- 50%Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 30%Estate & Trust Litigation
- 20%General Litigation
Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Wrongful Death, Dram Shop Laws, Construction Accident, Brain Injury, Trucking Accidents, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Will Contests, Litigation, Restraining Order
Selections
Super Lawyers: 2015 - 2020 Rising Stars: 2013
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About Ashley Twombley
Admitted: 2004, South Carolina
Professional Webpage: https://www.twlawfirm.com/firm-overview-sc-lawyers/attorney-...
Honors/Awards:
- Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, 2013
- King & Spalding Pro Bono Service Award Recipient, 2004 - 2006
- Captain: SCTLA Trial Team, University of South Carolina School of Law
- South Carolina Super Lawyer, 2015 - 2018
- AV Preeminent, Martindale Hubbell, 2013
- Outstanding Lowcountry Young Professional Award Nominee, 2011
- Avvo Rating 10.0 Superb
- Member: Wig and Robe, Order of the Coif, University of South Carolina School of Law
- Recognized as a Top Lawyer by Hilton Head Monthly Magazine, April 2014
- Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, 2014
- Equality Ally - Protection & Advocacy for People with Disabilities, 2008, 2009
- South Carolina Super Lawyer's Rising Star List, 2013
- CALI Award in Contracts, University of South Carolina School of Law
- Avvo Clients' Choice Award, 2014
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Member, Beaufort County Bar Association
- Law School for Non-Lawyers, South Carolina Bar Association, 2006 - 2007
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia
- Supreme Court of Georgia
- "I Object!" - Common Evidentiary Issues at Trial, South Carolina Association of Probate Judges, 2016
- Member, South Carolina Bar, Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Resolution of Fee Disputes Board, 2013
- U.S. District Court District of South Carolina
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
- Trusts From A to Z, National Business Institute, 2017
- South Carolina
- U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit
- End Distracted Driving, EndDD.org, 2013, 2017
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Past Chair, Board of Directors, Protection & Advocacy for People with Disabilities, 2013
- Chairman, Board of Directors, United Way of the Lowcountry, 2013
- Member, American Association for Justice, January 1, 2006 - Present
- President, Board of Directors, Distant Island Homeowners Association
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- Speaker at the S.C. Association of Probate Judges – 2016 Fall Conference “I Object! – Common Evidentiary Issues at Trial”, Speaker, “I Object! – Common Evidentiary Issues at Trial”, S.C. Association of Probate Judges – 2016 Fall Conference, Judicial, 2016
- Speaker on End Distracted Driving, EndDD.org, 2013, 2017, Speaker, End Distracted Driving, EndDD.org, Community, 2018
- Speaker at Law School for Non-Lawyers, South Carolina Bar Association, 2018, Speaker, Law School for Non-Lawyers, South Carolina Bar Association, Community, Judicial, 2018
- South Carolina Law Review, University of South Carolina School of Law, Managing Editor
- Speaker at S.C. Association of Probate Judges – 2018 Fall Conference “If that ain’t evidence – Guilt is written all over your face”, Speaker, “If that ain’t evidence – Guilt is written all over your face”, S.C. Association of Probate Judges , Judicial, 2018
- Speach to National Association of Probate Court Judges – 2018 Fall Conference, Speaker, “Legal Ethics and Estate Planning – A Litigator’s Perspective”, National Association of Probate Court Judges – 2018 Fall Conference, Judicial, 2018
Verdicts/Settlements:
- $3,900,000 – Anderson Heirs v. Estate of Eleanor Breedlove – Mr. Twombley represented a group of intestate heirs from across the country in their efforts to challenge the last will and testament of Eleanor Breedlove. In this case, Mr. Twombley recovered $3,900,000 for the Anderson Heirs, who otherwise would not have received any distribution from Ms. Breedlove’s estate., 2018
- $2,375,000 – Confidential Settlement – Mr. Twombley obtained a settlement against a large insurance company related to allegations of bad faith denial of an insurance claim. The insurance company initially denied coverage to Mr. Twombley’s client, but later agreed to pay $2,375,000 and insisted that its identity remain confidential., 2017
- $3,400,000 – In Re Schurlknight & Rivers – Mr. Twombley brought a series of three class action lawsuits related to a Florence, SC law firm, Schurlknight & Rivers. In those cases, Mr. Twombley recovered more than $3,400,000 for the victims of the firm., 2015
Educational Background:
- Clemson University, B.A., cum laude, 2000
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Last Updated: 12/5/2019