Ashley Wilder

Ashley Wilder is a tenacious attorney based in Austin, Texas, renowned for her dedication to defending property owners whose rights are under threat from condemning entities. At Marrs Ellis & Hodge LLP, she serves her clients statewide in Texas. 

Ms. Wilder's commitment to protecting landowners' constitutional rights is evident in her extensive experience representing clients across Texas. She has successfully advocated for hundreds of landowners at special commissioners’ hearings, in court and at trial, where she skillfully handles oral arguments and witness examinations. Beyond the courtroom, she has achieved favorable outcomes for her clients through adept negotiation and mediation.

Garnering recognition from prestigious organizations for her work in eminent domain litigation, Ms. Wilder has earned her spots on the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list for three consecutive years (2022, 2023 and 2024) and Lawdragon’s “The Next Generation of 500 Leading Lawyers in America” (2023). Additionally, she shares her wealth of knowledge as a lecturer on eminent domain and condemnation law at The University of Texas at Austin School of Law. She has also been recognized with a Distinguished* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell. 

Ms. Wilder graduated with honors from the University of Texas at Austin School of Law, where she served as chief articles editor for the Texas Law Review, Volume 94. She is licensed to practice in Texas and is admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Western Districts of Texas. Her professional affiliations include the Austin Bar Association and the Eminent Domain Section, where she has previously served on the board and the Continuing Legal Education Committee.

With a background in Russian language and political science from Texas A&M University (magna cum laude, 2010) and a distinguished legal education, Ms. Wilder continues to be a formidable advocate for property owners, ensuring their rights are vigorously defended in the face of eminent domain challenges.

*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 Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.