Robert K. Ashley - Fresno, CA
Attorney at Coleman & Horowitt, LLP
Business Litigation Lawyers in Fresno, CA
499 West Shaw Avenue Suite 116 Fresno, CA 93704
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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11
Years
Experience
Fresno Business Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 03/06/2026
Areas of Practice
- Business Litigation
- Real Estate Litigation
- Trust and Probate Litigation
- Collections Actions
Attorney Information
Overview
Rob Ashley is a graduate of the University of Montana where he majored in Journalism. Prior to attending law school, he worked in radio and television broadcasting, including news reporting and hosting a sports-talk radio show. Rob received his law degree from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. During law school, Rob served as McGeorge’s Representative to the American Bar Association. Additionally, Rob worked on a death penalty trial in Marin County Superior Court. Rob also served as a judicial intern for the Honorable Lawrence B. Hagel at the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims in Washington, D.C.
Rob was admitted to the California Bar in 2015. Prior to joining Coleman & Horowitt, LLP, Rob worked in Roseville, California, at a firm specializing in business, trademark, and real estate litigation. Rob also served as a Deputy District Attorney in Marin County. Rob has tried civil and criminal cases to verdict and represented clients in state and federal court, as well as the Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board and US Bankruptcy Court. He also has experience representing clients in arbitration and mediation.
Rob currently works in the litigation department at Coleman & Horowitt, LLP, practicing in real estate litigation, business litigation, probate litigation, and collection actions.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Selected to Rising Stars: 2023 – 2024
Other Sources of Feedback About Robert K. Ashley
Included on the 2026 Northern California Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Northern California Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific,
Sacramento,
California
J.D.
Honors: With Honors
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McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific,
Sacramento,
California
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Non Legal Education
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University of Montana
B.A.
Honors: With Honors
Major: Journalism
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University of Montana
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Honorable Lawrence B. Hagel at the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims in Washington, D.C., Judicial Intern
- Deputy District Attorney in Marin County
Representative Clients
Defended trucking company in contract dispute with a major corporation and was able to secure a dismissal of the entire action during arbitration without payment
Obtained a favorable settlement for a homebuyer in a matter in which the agent-seller commenced a lot line adjustment and intended to keep a portion of the property for himself without disclosure
Obtained dismissal of action by demurrer for a client involved in a dispute pertaining to construction contracts in Fresno County
Obtained favorable settlement in defense of a company that operated storage facilities sued by employees for unpaid wages
Obtained multi-million-dollar judgment for charity in complex litigation pertaining to an irrevocable trust
Obtained favorable settlement in defense of a marijuana dispensary sued by contractors for unpaid improvements to commercial properties
Obtained favorable settlement in high value family probate dispute involving farmland and multiple business entities
Obtained monetary and injunctive relief representing nature conservancy in action against construction company
Bar Admissions
- California, 2015
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of California
- U.S. District Court Central District of California
Other Affiliations
- State Bar of California
- American Bar Association
- Fresno County Bar Association
Contact
499 West Shaw Avenue
Suite 116
Fresno, CA 93704
Phone: 559-343-2648
Fax: 559-248-4830
Email: Send a message
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