biography

A partner with the firm since 2014 and a valued member since 2007, Ashley Rice has built a formidable reputation in motor vehicle and motor carrier defense, insurance fraud, construction litigation, and general civil litigation. Prior to joining the firm, she honed her expertise in bankruptcy law, bringing a unique perspective to her current practice. As lead counsel, Ms. Rice has consistently achieved remarkable success in dozens of jury trials across Georgia, often securing verdicts significantly below pre-trial settlement offers. \

Her exceptional legal acumen has earned her recognition as a Rising Star by Georgia Super Lawyers for nine consecutive years, and most recently as a Super Lawyers Honoree. Demonstrating her leadership within the legal community, Ms. Rice currently serves as President-elect of the Georgia Defense Lawyers Association (GDLA), where she has been an active member and Vice President on the Board of Directors. She is frequently sought after by clients and colleagues for her insights on a wide range of insurance coverage and litigation topics.

Residing in Sandy Springs with her husband, daughters, and feline companions Poppy & Mateo, Ms. Rice enjoys staying active through running and tennis, unwinding on beach vacations, and appreciating the culinary talents of others.

Law School:
Wake Forest University School of Law, J.D., Articles Editor of the Wake Forest Law Review

Undergraduate:
University of Georgia, magna cum laude

Practice Areas

• Insurance Defense
• Trucking Litigation
• Construction, Water Damage and Nuisance Litigation
• Automobile Negligence
• Bad Faith Litigation
• Civil Litigation
• Insurance Fraud
• Personal Injury
• Appellate

Professional or Trade Affiliations

• State Bar of Georgia
• Atlanta Claims Association (ACA)
• Claims & Litigation Management (CLM)
• Defense Research Institute (DRI)
• Georgia Defense Lawyers Association (GDLA)
  • Board of Directors – Vice President

Admitted to Practice

• State and Superior Courts of Georgia, 2005
• United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, 2005
• Georgia Court of Appeals, 2009
• Supreme Court of Georgia, 2009
• United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia, 2013

Honors & Awards

• Super Lawyers Honoree 2025
• Recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine as Rising Star in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019

• Inside the Courtroom: The Trial of a Personal Injury Case; Georgia State Bar; September 20, 2012
• Knowing the Deponent Through Social Media; GDLA’s Pre-Deposition and Discovery Boot Camp.
• “Funding Companies”; NICB Meeting in 2019

• Richards v. D.R. Horton, Inc., 320 Ga. App. 771, 740 S.E. 2d 732 (2013);
• Lankford v. State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co., 207 Ga. App. 12, 703 S.E. 2d 406 (2010);
• Harbin v. Roberts, 305 Ga. App. 107, 699 S.E. 2d 36 (2010);
• Performance Food Group, Inc. v. Williams, 300 Ga. App. 831, 686 S.E. 2d 437 (2009);
• Kelley v. Blue Line Carriers, LLC, 300 Ga. App. 577, 685 S.E. 2d 479 (2009);
• Wellstar Kennestone Hospital v. Roman, 344 Ga. App. 375, 810 S.E. 2d 600 (2018).

• ATTORNEY’S FEES, OFFER-ACCEPTANCE, AND A DASH OF UM: 2013 AUTO LIABILITY CASE LAW UPDATE, 2014 GDLA Law Journal.
• One is the Loneliest Number: Defending the Insurer in a Direct Action Trial, 2015 GDLA Annual Meeting Materials