Biography
Ashley Harris is a dedicated policyholder attorney at Merlin Law Group, where she represents individuals, businesses, and communities in complex insurance coverage disputes. With a keen eye for detail, Ashley advocates tirelessly to ensure that clients receive the benefits owed to them under their insurance policies.
Her practice spans a broad spectrum of first-party insurance claims, including property damage, business interruption, and bad faith. Additionally, Ashley handles third-party agent negligence actions. Ashley brings deep experience in litigation strategy, negotiation, and trial preparation, always with the goal of protecting her clients’ rights and restoring their peace of mind after unexpected losses.
Ashley earned her J.D. from the University of Missouri and holds bar admissions in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Texas, Colorado and New Jersey. Ashley has consistently been recognized as a leader in insurance law by Best Lawyers and The Wall Street Journal.
Outside the courtroom, Ashley finds her greatest joy in her family. She and her husband, Corey Harris, are the proud parents of two sons who keep life endlessly rewarding and adventurous. When not practicing law or cheering on her boys, Ashley enjoys retreating to the serenity of their second home nestled in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina—a beloved place of reflection, family connection, and inspiration.
Awards
Tampa Bay Area Best Lawyers, The Wall Street Journal, 2025
Women in the Law, Best Lawyers, 2024
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers, 2023
Women in the Law, Best Lawyers, Spring 2022
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers, 2022
Education
University of Missouri School of Law
Columbia, Missouri
Juris Doctor
Honors: Phi Delta Phi Honors Legal Fraternity
University of Missouri
Columbia, Missouri
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Honors: Cum Laude