Employment Law

Ashlyn knows that positive employment relations are essential to the overall health of any business. Whenever possible, Ashlyn prefers to work with employers to take proactive, preventative approach to designing and implementing employment policies that fit their unique workplace requirements and minimize disputes that may later require litigation. Ashlyn handles all aspects of employment law, including severance, discrimination, harassment, hostile work environment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour, overtime, and non-competition and non-solicitation issues. Ashlyn uses creative and results oriented strategies, as well as her ready sense of humor, to achieve the best outcome for her clients. Ashlyn's employment law practice also includes representing employers in federal discrimination litigation, including Title VII, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA and ADAAA), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) claims.  She also has experience defending employers in wage and hour disputes, including donning and doffing and overtime claims, involving the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Ashlyn represents clients in a broad scope of industries, including health care, banking, real estate, construction, aviation, manufacturing, and oil and gas.

Outside General Counsel Services

Ashlyn also works closely with her business clients to gain an in-depth understanding of their business activities and objectives, allowing her to provide focused, client-centered, and cost-effective advice and counsel on legal issues confronting her clients on a daily basis. For many of her clients, she typically receives the first call when they encounter issues with legal implications and acts as a strategic advisor, working effectively with the diverse practice areas throughout Martin Pringle to implement the right solutions and resolve each matter in a way that aligns with her client’s future goals.

Real Estate Litigation

Ashlyn frequently represents clients in connection with a wide range of real estate disputes, including purchase and sale contracts, title and boundary disputes, quiet title, adverse possession, land and zoning disputes, title insurance litigation, nondisclosure cases, commercial lease disagreements, and construction defects and mechanic’s liens. Ashlyn routinely partners with Martin Pringle’s highly regarded transactional attorneys to deliver results-oriented litigation services backed by experience and in-depth industry knowledge. Ashlyn understands the needs of her clients, and makes every effort to avoid contentious and costly litigation. However, when disputes cannot be negotiated or mediated, she is skilled and tenacious in advocating for her client’s interests.

Civil and Commercial Litigation

Ashlyn has represented clients in a variety of matters, including trade secret and non-competition agreement litigation, contract disputes, employment claims, construction, and physician negligence.