Business & commercial law
Strategic Legal Counsel for High-Stakes Matters.
provides business litigation, transactional, and regulatory counsel to companies and their leadership teams in the U.S. and beyond.
What We Do
Capabilities built for complex client outcomes.
Commercial Litigation
Complex business disputes, contract enforcement, and shareholder matters.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Buy-side and sell-side transaction counsel for middle market deals.
Regulatory & Compliance
Industry-specific regulatory guidance and compliance program development.
Employment & Labor
Executive agreements, workforce compliance, and dispute resolution.
Why Ashford & Clarke
Built for business owners who need strategic counsel, not hourly billing.
Partner-Led Teams
Senior attorneys lead every matter with direct client access throughout.
Business-First Approach
We evaluate legal strategy through the lens of business outcomes and risk management.
Industry Depth
Deep sector experience across manufacturing, technology, real estate, and financial services.
Practice Areas
Representative practice areas and client engagements.
Commercial Litigation
Multi-State Contract Dispute
Litigation
Favorable settlement achieved
2024$12M+ at stake
M&A Transaction
Manufacturing Platform Acquisition
Transactional
Represented buyer in acquisition
2023$85M transaction
Regulatory Defense
Financial Services Compliance
Regulatory
Clean resolution obtained
2024Federal matter
Our Team
Experienced leadership aligned to your goals.
David R. Ashford
Managing Partner
22 years in complex commercial litigation and business counseling for middle market companies.
Rebecca S. Clarke
Partner, Transactional
18 years representing buyers and sellers in M&A, joint ventures, and corporate restructurings.
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