Harrisonburg Attorney
Ashley T. Hart

Ashley Waterbury focuses her practice in several areas of civil litigation, including insurance defense, intellectual property, products liability, workers’ compensation, construction and commercial matters. She has worked on cases across Virginia, in both state and federal courts, litigating issues such as automobile liability, insurance coverage, breach of warranty, unjust enrichment, and patent and trademark infringement. She also has been involved in matters before the USPTO, including the Trademark Trials and Appeals Board. In addition, Ashley’s practice includes advising companies on environmental compliance matters including EPA inspections, hazardous chemicals, and water permitting.

Ashley is accessible for regular communication and collaboration with her team and clients. Her systematic and careful research helps to create a smart legal strategy for your case. Ashley was born into a family of doctors but decided to pursue a law career because of her love of reading, writing, and researching. Outside of her law practice, Ashley enjoys hiking, gardening, and spending time with her dog. She is a long-time equestrian and has played polo in Virginia and Maryland, including for the club team at the University of Virginia.

Education:

• Washington & Lee University School of Law (J.D., 2015)
  • Executive Editor, Journal of Energy, Climate, and the Environment
  • Note, The Shifting Use of the So-Remote-as-to-be-Negligible Standard for Qualified Conservation Contributions, 6 Wash. & Lee J. Energy, Climate & Env’t. 634 (2015)
  • Student Attorney, Tax Clinic
• University of Virginia (B.A., 2012)

Admitted to Practice:

• Virginia (2015)
• U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia (2016)

Awards & Affiliations:

• Virginia Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, 2019
• Virginia’s Legal Elite, Virginia Business magazine, 2016-2018 (Young Lawyer)
• Virginia State Bar
• Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys
• Harrisonburg/Rockingham Bar Association