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About
Ashley established this law group to provide companies and governmental entities with practical and effective legal advice to avoid litigation and employ best practices to win any lawsuit that may come.
In addition to all areas of employment law, he assists companies and educational institutions with Title IX, Title VI, FOIA, trade secret, non disclosure/competition agreements, contract negotiations and drafting, serving as outside general counsel, training, drafting employment contracts and policies, and other matters.
Years of Experience
Ashley has significant experience conducting training of C-suite personnel, Boards, and other management and human resources personnel on a broad range of employment and management-related topics. Due to his litigation experience and capabilities, Ashley is often asked to serve as a mediator in matters between parties in employment, business, and other areas of the law. Ashley maintains his involvement in litigating employment and ERISA lawsuits and arbitrations for management, as well as handling non-compete, trade secret, and data privacy and security cases.
Abel Law Group, LLC
Attorney-at-Law
28 Stonebrook Farm Way
Greenville, SC
P 864-346-8850
Practices
Employment Law Counseling
Employment Law Litigation
Title VII, Title IX, HR Investigations
Higher Education Law, Title IX
Contract drafting and negotiations
Executive, Board, and Management
Training
Mediation
Outside general counsel
Ashley is the consummate legal advisor and litigator. He founded Abel Law Group, LLC to provide companies and governmental
institutions with the experience and expertise he developed over 25 years as a general
shareholder in one of the largest law firms in the country. His down-to-earth advice and
counsel focus on practical solutions to the myriad issues, laws, and potential liability
confronting his clients. Serving clients both locally and across the nation has provided Ashley a unique perspective and insight
into the most successful defense strategies as well as proven and unique strategy options for clients to consider.
When issues arise, clients contact Ashley to guide them in “best practices” responses not only to comply with federal and state laws but also to place the client in the best position to neutralize the matter and prevail in court if litigation is filed. This real-world
knowledge and expertise comes from years of defending companies and governmental
entities in employment, education, and business litigation; numerous trials and
appeals in federal and state courts; and successfully arguing several cases to the South Carolina Supreme Court and briefing four cases to the United States Supreme Court. It also comes from the experience
which accompanies giving advice and counsel to companies and governmental entities in every area of employment, higher education, and business law; drafting and revising contracts; serving as outside general
counsel; and from literally writing the book on employment law in the best-selling publication, “Hiring, Firing and Discipline in South Carolina.”
Employers and educational institutions in particular face an ever-increasing array of potential liability, including alleged
violations of state and federal employment laws, Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, FERPA, ADA, FOIA, Constitutional issues, HIPAA,
trade secrets, and many others. Ashley has served as lead counsel in both counseling employers in these areas and in related litigation. As a result, Ashley is also called on to provide advice and make presentations about litigation avoidance, proactive best practices, crisis management, and preventative strategies.
In addition to litigation and counseling, Ashley has significant experience conducting investigations for employers in Title VII,
Title IX, and other executive and human resource areas and is available to serve higher education as a Title IX hearing
decisionmaker or appeal official. He also provides training to Boards, executives, and management personnel and is available to serve as a mediator in employment and business disputes.
Abel Law Group has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America as an “Outstanding Law Firm” since its inception. Ashley enjoys partnering with his clients to achieve the best
outcomes under the circumstances presented
Education
Admitted to Practice
U.S. Supreme Court
South Carolina Supreme Court
1st Circuit Court of Appeals - Boston
2nd Circuit Court of Appeals - New York
3rd Circuit Court of Appeals - Philadelphia
4th Circuit Court of Appeals - Richmond
5th Circuit Court of Appeals - New
Orleans
6th Circuit Court of Appeals - Cincinnati
7th Circuit Court of Appeals - Chicago
8th Circuit Court of Appeals - St. Louis
9th Circuit Court of Appeals - San Francisco
10th Circuit Court of Appeals - Denver
11th Circuit Court of Appeals - Atlanta
U.S. Court of Appeals, DC Circuit
Connecticut - D. Conn.
Illinois - N.D. Ill.
Indiana - N.D. Ind.
Indiana - S.D. Ind.
Michigan - E.D. Mich.
South Carolina - D. S.C.
Tennessee - E.D. Tenn.
Wisconsin - E.D. Wis.
Honors and Recognitions
The Best Lawyers in America©, "Employment Law -
Management" (2019-present) and “Outstanding
Law Firm” (2023-present)
Chambers USA, “Labor & Employment” (2009-2015)
Greenville Business Magazine, “Legal Elite” (2022)
Martindale-Hubbell®, "Distinguished® - Peer Rated for
High Professional Achievement" (1997-present)
LEGAL 500
Super Lawyers®, "Super Lawyers" (2008-2009,
2013-present)
Pro Bono and Community Involvement
Professional Associations and Activities
Published Works
“Hiring, Firing, and Discipline in South Carolina” [Author, for the S.C. Chamber of Commerce, 5 Editions]
“Employment Discrimination and Employee Benefits,” Chapter 15 of Employee Benefits Law (BNA) [Co-Author]
ERISA Litigation, Numerous Chapters (BNA) [Co-Author]
Training
Business Mediation
Employment Law
Investigations
Investigations, Title VII, Title IX, and other Employment matters.