Lee C. Ashcraft (1908-1993)

Lee C. Ashcraft (1908-1993) along with Martin E. Gerel, founded the Law Firm of Ashcraft & Gerel. He passed away in 1993.

A native of Marshville, North Carolina, Lee Ashcraft spent forty (40) years practicing law in the Washington, D.C. area, much of it representing labor unions and their members. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and earned his law degree at National University Law School (George Washington University).

A decorated veteran, Lee Ashcraft spent three years in the Pacific during World War II as a member of the combat engineers. His unit was assigned the hazardous task of blowing up caves defended by the enemy.

In 1953, he and Martin E. Gerelformed Ashcraft & Gerel. From the beginning, the firm represented union members in all phases of personal injury litigation. Lee Ashcraft and Martin Gerel were soon recognized as leading experts in the area of workers' compensation, a reputation that the firm enjoys to this day, although the scope of the firm's personal injury practice has grown to be much broader.

In 1979, Mr. Ashcraft received an Honorary Doctor of Law degree from St. Anselm College for his work in promoting the cause of the working man and woman.

The close relationship that Mr. Ashcraft developed with the labor movement continues today under the guidance of Martin E. Gerel and a staff of well over one hundred men and women. Lee Ashcraft's presence and contributions have been missed, but the tradition of service and devotion to the cause of our clients that he engendered continues to be an integral part of Ashcraft & Gerel's philosophy.


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4900 Seminary Road
Alexandria, Virginia 22311
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